
Pump Handbook
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 16. January 2008
Book
Hardback
1824 pages
978-0-07-146044-6 (ISBN)
Description
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Rely on the #1 Guide to Pump Design and Application--Now Updated with the Latest Technological Breakthroughs
Long-established as the leading guide to pump design and application, the Pump Handbook has been fully revised and updated with the latest developments in pump technology. Packed with 1,150 detailed illustrations and written by a team of over 100 internationally renowned pump experts, this vital tool shows you how to select, purchase, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot cutting-edge pumps for all types of uses. The Fourth Edition of the Pump Handbook features:
State-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of pump theory, design, application, and technology
Over 100 internationally renowned contributors
SI units used throughout the book
New sections on centrifugal pump mechanical performance, flow analysis, bearings, adjustable-speed drives, and application to cryogenic LNG services; completely revised sections on pump theory, mechanical seals, intakes and suction piping, gears, and waterhammer; application to pulp and paper mills
Inside This Updated Guide to Pump Technology
* Classification and Selection of Pumps * Centrifugal Pumps * Displacement Pumps * Solids Pumping * Pump Sealing * Pump Bearings * Jet Pumps * Materials of Construction * Pump Drivers and Power Transmission * Pump Noise * Pump Systems * Pump Services * Intakes and Suction Piping * Selecting and Purchasing Pumps * Installation, Operation, and Maintenance * Pump Testing * Technical Data
Rely on the #1 Guide to Pump Design and Application--Now Updated with the Latest Technological Breakthroughs
Long-established as the leading guide to pump design and application, the Pump Handbook has been fully revised and updated with the latest developments in pump technology. Packed with 1,150 detailed illustrations and written by a team of over 100 internationally renowned pump experts, this vital tool shows you how to select, purchase, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot cutting-edge pumps for all types of uses. The Fourth Edition of the Pump Handbook features:
State-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of pump theory, design, application, and technology
Over 100 internationally renowned contributors
SI units used throughout the book
New sections on centrifugal pump mechanical performance, flow analysis, bearings, adjustable-speed drives, and application to cryogenic LNG services; completely revised sections on pump theory, mechanical seals, intakes and suction piping, gears, and waterhammer; application to pulp and paper mills
Inside This Updated Guide to Pump Technology
* Classification and Selection of Pumps * Centrifugal Pumps * Displacement Pumps * Solids Pumping * Pump Sealing * Pump Bearings * Jet Pumps * Materials of Construction * Pump Drivers and Power Transmission * Pump Noise * Pump Systems * Pump Services * Intakes and Suction Piping * Selecting and Purchasing Pumps * Installation, Operation, and Maintenance * Pump Testing * Technical Data
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
Illustrations
1100 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 71 mm
Weight
2236 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-146044-6 (9780071460446)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Igor Karassik, (deceased) was the original editor of this book.
Joseph Messina is a pump technology consultant. Former principal staff engineer at Public Service Electric and Gas in New Jersey, he has contributed many articles to technical journals on pump-related subjects.
Charles Heald is former chief engineer with Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company and a member of the API 610 pump specification committee. Currently a consultant, he is the author of Cameron Hydraulic Data Book, a technical resource published by Ingersoll-Rand.
Joseph Messina is a pump technology consultant. Former principal staff engineer at Public Service Electric and Gas in New Jersey, he has contributed many articles to technical journals on pump-related subjects.
Charles Heald is former chief engineer with Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company and a member of the API 610 pump specification committee. Currently a consultant, he is the author of Cameron Hydraulic Data Book, a technical resource published by Ingersoll-Rand.
Content
List of Contributors
Preface
SI Units--A Commentary
Chapter 1. Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps
Chapter 2. Centrifugal Pumps
Chapter 3. Displacement Pumps
Chapter 4. Solids Pumping
Chapter 5. Pump Sealing
Chapter 6. Pump Bearings
Chapter 7. Jet Pumps
Chapter 8. Materials of Construction
Chapter 9. Pump Drivers and Power Transmission
Chapter 10. Pump Noise
Chapter 11. Pump Systems
Chapter 12. Pump Services
Chapter 13. Intakes and Suction Pumping
Chapter 14. Selecting and Purchasing Pumps
Chapter 15. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Chapter 16. Pump Testing
Appendix: Technical Data
Index
Preface
SI Units--A Commentary
Chapter 1. Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps
Chapter 2. Centrifugal Pumps
Chapter 3. Displacement Pumps
Chapter 4. Solids Pumping
Chapter 5. Pump Sealing
Chapter 6. Pump Bearings
Chapter 7. Jet Pumps
Chapter 8. Materials of Construction
Chapter 9. Pump Drivers and Power Transmission
Chapter 10. Pump Noise
Chapter 11. Pump Systems
Chapter 12. Pump Services
Chapter 13. Intakes and Suction Pumping
Chapter 14. Selecting and Purchasing Pumps
Chapter 15. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Chapter 16. Pump Testing
Appendix: Technical Data
Index