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In-depth explanations of concepts so students can tackle exam questions easily. Numerous worked examples and relevant activities allow students to apply their knowledge. Clear illustrations and photographs support the theory and bring the content to life.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Imprint Page
- Preface
- Contents
- 1. General Introduction
- 2. Flow in pipes and the hydraulic gradient
- 2.1 Types of flow
- 2.2 Losses of the head of fluid flowing in pipe lines
- 2.3 Pipe lines operating as siphons
- 3. Flow of water in open channels
- 3.1 Hydralic mean depth
- 3.2 Notches and weirs
- 4. Flow of water through orifices
- 4.1 Small and large orifices
- 4.2 Reaction force
- 5. Pumps
- 5.1 Hydralic rams
- 5.2 Reciprocating pumps
- 5.3 Centrifugal pumps
- 6. Ventilation
- 6.1 Classification of mechanical ventilation systems
- 6.2 Fan types
- 6.3 Fan characteristics
- 6.4 Air-screw fans compared to centrifugal fans
- 6.5 Air conditioning
- 6.6 Laws relating to centrifugal pumps and centrifugal fans
- 7. Water turbines
- 7.1 Impulse turbines
- 7.2 Impulse turbines
- 7.3 Cavitation and pitting of runners
- 7.4 Draft tubes
- 7.5 Comparison between impulse and reaction turbines
- 7.6 Francis turbines
- 8. Pelton wheels
- 8.1 Principal parts
- 8.2 Construction and fixing of buckets
- 8.3 Materials used
- 8.4 Purpose and methods of control of discharge
- 8.5 Sources of loss of power
- 8.6 Formulae
- Back Cover