Practical Centrifugal PumpsElsevier, 2011 M04 18 - 264 pages Practical Centrifugal Pumps is a comprehensive guide to pump construction, application, operation, maintenance and management issues. Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps, such as how to read pump curves and cross reference. Throughout the book the focus is on best practice and developing the skills and knowledge required to recognise and solve pump problems in a structured and confident manner. Case studies provide real-world scenarios covering the design, set up, troubleshooting and maintenance of pumps. · A comprehensive guide to pump construction, design, installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.· Develop real-world knowhow and practical skills through seven real-world case studies· Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps |
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Pump hydraulics | 48 |
Forces in centrifugal pumps | 76 |
Centrifugal pump operation and characteristics | 89 |
Pump specification and selection | 121 |
Pump testing and inspection | 132 |
Pump installation and commissioning | 142 |
Centrifugal pump maintenance | 158 |
Pump types | 193 |
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Other editions - View all
Practical Centrifugal Pumps: Design, Operation and Maintenance Paresh Girdhar,Octo Moniz No preview available - 2005 |
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affinity laws ANSI applications assembly axial thrust back vanes base plate bearing housing bolts calculated cavitation centrifugal pump characteristic curves components cost coupling differential head diffuser discharge head discharge valve drive epoxy Excessive factor flow rate Q fluid friction loss gear Gear coupling gear pump grout H–Q curve higher hydraulic impeller diameter increases inlet installed leakage liquid lubrication maximum measured mechanical seals meters minimum motor multistage pumps Name the element NPSH NPSH-a operating point outlet packing pump efficiency pump operation pump performance pump shaft pump specification Q–H curve radial forces radial load recirculation recommended reduced rotor runout seal faces seal housing shaft deflection shown in Figure shut-off sleeve specific gravity specific speed pumps Steve Mackay stuffing box Suction specific speed surface system resistance throttling thrust bearing torque total head vapor pressure velocity vibration viscosity volute
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