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Pump Handbook (Third Edition)

A200
Dimensions (in inches) 7 x 9
Hard Bound
1765 pages

$150.00  

Karassik, Messina, Cooper, Heald

Table of Contents

List of Contributors
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
SI Units-A Commentary
Chapter 1 Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps
Chapter 2 Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal Pump Theory
Centrifugal Pump Construction
Centrifugal Pumps; Major Components
Centrifugal Pump Packing
Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Seals
Centrifugal Pump Injection-Type Shaft Seals
Centrifugal Pump Oil Film Journal Bearings
Centrifugal Pump Magnetic Bearings
Sealless Pumps
Magnetic Drive Pumps
Canned Motor Pumps
Centrifugal Pump Performance
Centrifugal Pumps: General Performance Characteristics
Centrifugal Pump Hydraulic Performance and Diagnostics
Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Performance, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics
Centrifugal Pump Minimum Flow Control Systems
Centrifugal Pump Priming
Chapter 3 Displacement Pumps
Power Pump Theory
Power Pump Design and Construction
Steam Pumps
Displacement Pump Performance, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics Displacement Pump Flow Control
Diaphragm Pumps
Screw Pumps
Vane, Gear, and Lobe Pumps
Chaper 4 Jet Pumps
Jet Pump Theory
Jet Pump Applications
Chapter 5 Materials of Construction
Metallic Materials of Pump Construction (and Their Damage Mechanisms)
Materials of Construction for Nonmetallic (Composite) Pumps
Chapter 6 Pump Drivers
Prime Movers
Electric Motors and Motor Controls
Steam Turbines
Engines
Hydraulic Turbines
Gas Turbines
Speed-Varying Devices
Eddy-Current Couplings
Single-Unit Adjustable-Speed Electric Drives
Fluid Couplings
Gears
Adjustable-Speed Belt Drives
Power Transmission Devices
Pump Couplings and Intermediate Shafting
Hydraulic Pump and Motor Power Transmission Systems
Chapter 7 Pump Controls and Valves
Chapter 8 Pump Systems

General Characteristics of Pumping Systems and System-Head Curves Branch-Line Pumping Systems
Waterhammer
Pump Noise
Chapter 9 Pump Services
Water Supply
Sewage Treatment
Drainage and Irrigation
Fire Pumps
Steam Power Plants
Chemical Industry
Petroleum Industry
Pulp and Paper Mills
Food and Beverage Pumping
Mining
Marine Pumps
Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning
Pumped Storage
Nuclear
Nuclear Electric Generation
Nuclear Pump Seismic Qualifications
Metering
Solids Pumping
Hydraulic Transport of Solids
Application and Construction of Centrifugal Solids Handling Pumps
Construction of Solids-Handling Displacement Pumps
Oil Wells
Cryogenic Liquefied Gas Service
Aerospace
Aircraft Fuel Pumps
Liquid Rocket Propellant Pumps
Portable Transfer of Hazardous Liquids Water Pressure Booster Systems
Hydraulic Presses
Chapter 10 Intakes and Suction Piping
Intakes, Suction Piping, and Strainers
Intake Modeling
Chapter 11 Selecting and Purchasing Pumps
Chapter 12 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Chapter 13 Pump Testing
Appendix Technical Data
Index