Practical Introduction to Pumping Technology

Practical Introduction to Pumping Technology by Uno Wahren. A basic guide to pumps from specification to installation, operation, and maintenance. Here is a convenient, concise reference book for pump users, application engineers, technicians, and buyers. It contains, in condensed form, valuable information on selecting centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps for given applications, creating the necessary documentation, choosing equipment manufacturers, and checking vendor data. You will find a complete explanation of the types of pumps and the terms and parameters used in pump applications. This book outlines the data required by the client, engineer, and buyer to obtain a comprehensive quote.

The Contents of Practical Introduction to Pumping Technology

• Introduction.
• Parameters.
• Data Required for Pump Specification.
• Pump Types. Specifications.
• Pump Applications.
• Centrifugal pumps design and application
• Effects of Viscosity on Pump Performance.
• Pump Formulas and Head Calculations.
• Audel Pumps and Hydraulic
• Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH). Pump Shaft Sealing.
• Pump Bearings, Lubrication, and Seals. Metallurgy.
• Pump Drivers. Gears. Pump Controls and Instrumentation.
• Documentation. Pump Installation. Pump Operation.
• Troubleshooting. Appendixes: Charts and Specification Sheets; Viscosity Charts; Conversion Factors

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