The Practical Pumping Handbook
Published on 17. September 2004
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-85617-410-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Practical Pumping Handbook is a practical account of pumping, piping and seals starting with basics and providing detailed but accessible information on all aspects of the pumping process and what can go wrong with it. Written by an acknowledged expert with years of teaching experience in the practical understanding of pumps and systems.
Reviews / Votes
"The real value of this book is how easy it is to read and understand. I have bought several copies for our Technicians in the mill, and it will be provided to individuals as they enter our Pump and Mechanical Seal training program." --David Djuric, Business Unit Leader, Maintenance Resource Services, Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc."This is an excellent and concise reference. Anyone responsible for pumping equipment should have a copy handy." --Kevin Delaney, Consulting Engineer
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Plant engineers; maintenance managers and engineers; pump design engineers; pump application engineers and pump sales personnel.
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85617-410-7 (9781856174107)
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Content
Centrifugal pumps, pump hydraulics, system hydraulics, suction conditions, pump selection and purchasing, stuffing box sealing, pump bearings, special applications, special pumps, pump installation and piping, troubleshooting, pump maintenance, fluid properties, friction loss tables, materials of construction