Pump Wisdom: Problem Solving for Operators and Specialists

Pump Wisdom was compiled to explain the elusive causes of premature failures. Some have to do with pump selection, while others have to do with overlooked installation criteria or are simply the result of small deviations that add up. In other words, while a certain assembly dimension may be allowed to reach a defined upper limit, allowing another, and yet another deviation to reach its upper limit on the remaining pump components will lead to operation in a vulnerable region where frequent failures occur. The second edition expands coverage to additional areas critical to achieving best in class pump reliability: pump startup and surveillance tips, operator best practices, and repair versus replace considerations. This book sheds light on commonly encountered issues and shows exactly what to do so centrifugal process pumps operate safely and reliably.