Pump Handbook
by Karassik, Igor J.; Messina, Joseph P.; Cooper, Paul; Heald, Charles C.Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-12-18
Publisher(s): McGraw Hill
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Summary
The classic pump handbook updated to reflect the latest technological breakthroughs This major revision of the fields number one handbook provides practical data and know-how on the design, application, specification, purchase, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of pumps of every type. You will find in-depth coverage of both theory and actual design, along with 1,100 concept-clarifying illustrations.
Author Biography
Igor Karassik held senior positions at the WorthingtonPump and Machinery Corporation. Joseph Messinahas held positions with the WorthingtonPump and Machinery Corporation and the Electric PowerResearch Institute. Paul Cooper served asdirector of research and development for Ingersoll-RandResearch. Charles Heald is former chiefengineer and manager of engineering with Ingersoll-DresserPump Company.
Table of Contents
| List of Contributors | p. ix |
| Preface | p. xvii |
| SI Units-A Commentary | p. xix |
| Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps | p. 1.1 |
| Centrifugal Pumps | p. 2.1 |
| Centrifugal Pump Theory, Analysis, and Performance | p. 2.3 |
| Centrifugal Pump Theory | p. 2.3 |
| CFD Analysis of Flow and Performance | p. 2.97 |
| Centrifugal Pumps: Hydraulic Performance and Behavior | p. 2.121 |
| Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Behavior and Vibration | p. 2.191 |
| Centrifugal Pump Construction | p. 2.249 |
| Centrifugal Pumps: Major Components | p. 2.249 |
| Centrifugal Pump Priming | p. 2.317 |
| Sealless Pumps | p. 2.329 |
| Magnetic Drive Pumps | p. 2.331 |
| Canned Motor Pumps | p. 2.349 |
| Displacement Pumps | p. 3.1 |
| Power Pump Theory | p. 3.3 |
| Power Pump Design and Construction | p. 3.21 |
| Steam Pumps | p. 3.37 |
| Displacement Pump Performance, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics | p. 3.63 |
| Displacement Pump Flow Control | p. 3.75 |
| Diaphragm Pumps | p. 3.85 |
| Screw Pumps | p. 3.99 |
| Vane, Gear, and Lobe Pumps | p. 3.123 |
| Solids Pumping | p. 4.1 |
| Hydraulic Transport of Solids | p. 4.3 |
| Application and Construction of Centrifugal Solids Handling Pumps | p. 4.33 |
| Construction of Solids-Handling Displacement Pumps | p. 4.49 |
| Pump Sealing | p. 5.1 |
| Centrifugal Pump Packing | p. 5.3 |
| Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Seals | p. 5.17 |
| Centrifugal Pump Injection-Type Shaft Seals | p. 5.63 |
| Pump Bearings | p. 6.1 |
| Centrifugal Pump Bearings | p. 6.3 |
| Oil Film Journal Bearings | p. 6.13 |
| Centrifugal Pump Magnetic Bearings | p. 6.43 |
| Jet Pumps | p. 7.1 |
| Jet Pump Theory | p. 7.3 |
| Jet Pump Applications | p. 7.23 |
| Materials of Construction | p. 8.1 |
| Metallic Materials and Damage Mechanisms | p. 8.3 |
| Materials of Construction for Nonmetallic (Composite) Pumps | p. 8.51 |
| Pump Drivers and Power Transmission | p. 9.1 |
| Pump Drivers | p. 9.3 |
| Electric Motors and Motor Controls | p. 9.3 |
| Steam Turbines | p. 9.37 |
| Engines | p. 9.55 |
| Hydraulic Turbines | p. 9.75 |
| Gas Turbines | p. 9.87 |
| Speed-Varying Devices | p. 9.97 |
| Permanent Magnet Adjustable Speed Drives | p. 9.97 |
| Single-Unit Adjustable-Speed Electric Drives | p. 9.111 |
| Variable Speed Fluid Drives | p. 9.129 |
| Gears | p. 9.147 |
| Pump Couplings | p. 9.169 |
| Pump Noise | p. 10.1 |
| Pump Systems | p. 11.1 |
| General Characteristics of Pumping Systems and System-Head Curves | p. 11.3 |
| Branch-Line Pumping Systems | p. 11.83 |
| Waterhammer | p. 11.91 |
| Minimum Flow Control Systems | p. 11.123 |
| Pump Services | p. 12.1 |
| Water Supply | p. 12.3 |
| Sewage Treatment | p. 12.29 |
| Drainage and Irrigation | p. 12.47 |
| Fire Pumps | p. 12.63 |
| Steam Power Plants | p. 12.79 |
| Nuclear | p. 12.117 |
| Nuclear Electric Generation | p. 12.117 |
| Nuclear Pump Seismic Qualifications | p. 12.139 |
| Chemical Industry | p. 12.151 |
| Petroleum Industry | p. 12.169 |
| Pulp and Paper Mills | p. 12.191 |
| Food and Beverage Pumping | p. 12.233 |
| Mining | p. 12.243 |
| Marine Pumps | p. 12.261 |
| Heating and Air Conditioning | p. 12.299 |
| Pumped Storage | p. 12.309 |
| Metering | p. 12.327 |
| Cryogenic Pumps for Liquefied Gas Service | p. 12.335 |
| Portable Transfer of Hazardous Liquids | p. 12.361 |
| Aerospace | p. 12.367 |
| Aircraft Fuel Pumps | p. 12.367 |
| Liquid Rocket Propellant Pumps | p. 12.397 |
| Intakes and Suction Piping | p. 13.1 |
| Intakes, Suction Piping, and Strainers | p. 13.3 |
| Intake Modeling | p. 13.37 |
| Selecting and Purchasing Pumps | p. 14.1 |
| Installation, Operation, and Maintenance | p. 15.1 |
| Pump Testing | p. 16.1 |
| Technical Data | p. A.1 |
| Index | p. I.1 |
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