
- 424 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
Written by an experienced engineer, this book contains practical information on all aspects of pumps including classifications, materials, seals, installation, commissioning and maintenance. In addition you will find essential information on units, manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, providing a unique reference for your desk, R&D lab, maintenance shop or library.* Includes maintenance techniques, helping you get the optimal performance out of your pump and reducing maintenance costs * Will help you to understand seals, couplings and ancillary equipment, ensuring systems are set up properly to save time and money * Provides useful contacts for manufacturers and suppliers who specialise in pumps, pumping and ancillary equipment
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- The editor
- Using this book
- Chapter 1: Pump types
- Chapter 2: Properties of liquids
- Chapter 3: Flow of liquids
- Chapter 4: Pump theory
- Chapter 5: Pumps and piping systems
- Chapter 6: Flow regulation and control
- Chapter 7: Materials for pumps
- Chapter 8: Process seals and sealing
- Chapter 9: Shaft couplings
- Chapter 10: Drivers for pumps
- Chapter 11: Ancillary equipment
- Chapter 12: Quality, inspection and testing
- Chapter 13: Installation and maintenance
- Chapter 14: Pump efficiency and economics
- Chapter 15: Pump selection
- Chapter 16: Pump applications & solutions
- Chapter 17: Standards, units & conversions
- Chapter 18: Buyers’ guide
- Index
- Index to advertisers
- Acknowledgements