Elsevier S & T

Practical Introduction to Pumping Technology

Wahren, Uno

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • Chapter 1. Parameters1
  • Chapter 2. Pump Calculations9
  • Friction9
  • Head Calculations10
  • Horsepower15
  • Specific Speed16
  • Suction Specific Speed17
  • Affinity Formulas17
  • Chapter 3. Required Data for Specifying Pumps19
  • Chapter 4. Pump Types21
  • Centrifugal Pumps21
  • Axial-Flow and Mixed-Flow Pumps22
  • Radial-Flow Pumps22
  • Positive Displacement Pumps30
  • Reciprocating Pumps30
  • Rotary Pumps35
  • Special-Purpose Pumps39
  • Chapter 5. Specifications42
  • Data Sheets42
  • Specifications43
  • Chapter 6. Pump Curves45
  • Centrifugal Pump Curves45
  • Head Capacity Curves45
  • System Curves48
  • Pumps Operating in Parallel48
  • Pumps Operating in Series51
  • Positive Displacement Pump Curves54
  • Chapter 7. Effects of Viscosity on Pump Performance55
  • Dynamic (Absolute) Viscosity55
  • Kinematic Viscosity55
  • Viscosity Units55
  • Industry Preferences56
  • Chapter 8. Vibration61
  • Terms and Definitions61
  • Testing Procedures62
  • Vibration Limits63
  • Induced Piping Vibrations65
  • Chapter 9. Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)66
  • Definition66
  • NPSH Calculations66
  • Additional Requirements71
  • Chapter 10. Pump Shaft Sealing74
  • Packed Glands74
  • Mechanical Face Seals75
  • Cyclone Separator82
  • Flush and Quench Fluids82
  • Stuffing-Box Cooling82
  • Buffer Fluid Schemes82
  • Face Seal Life Expectancy82
  • Chapter 11. Pump Bearings83
  • Bearing Types83
  • Bearing Lubrication89
  • Bearing Cooling91
  • Bearing Seals91
  • Chapter 12. Metallurgy92
  • Corrosion92
  • Pump Materials93
  • Cast Iron93
  • Ferritic Steel93
  • Martensitic Stainless Steel97
  • Austenitic Stainless Steel97
  • Duplex Stainless Steel98
  • Nonferrous Materials98
  • Titanium99
  • Plastic99
  • Chapter 13. Pump Drivers100
  • Electric Motors100
  • Internal Combustion Engines106
  • Steam Turbines109
  • Gas Turbines111
  • Hydraulic Drives113
  • Solar Power113
  • Chapter 14. Gears114
  • Parallel Shaft Gears114
  • Right-Angle Gears118
  • Epicyclic Gears120
  • Chapter 15. Couplings121
  • Types of Couplings121
  • Typical Service Factors127
  • Chapter 16. Pump Controls128
  • Control Valve Types128
  • Capacity Control129
  • Minimum Flow Bypass132
  • Liquid Level Control132
  • On-Off Control133
  • Modulating Control133
  • Pressure Control133
  • Surge Control134
  • Control Selection for Positive Displacement Pumps134
  • Pulsation Dampeners136
  • Chapter 17. Instrumentation137
  • Instruments137
  • Annunciators, Alarms, and Shutdowns137
  • Functions138
  • Electrical Area Classification139
  • Chapter 18. Documentation140
  • Chapter 19. Inspection and Testing142
  • General Inspection142
  • Hydrostatic Test143
  • Performance Test143
  • NPSH Test145
  • Chapter 20. Installation and Operation146
  • Installation146
  • Piping and Valves148
  • Pump Start-up149
  • Chapter 21. Troubleshooting151
  • Centrifugal Pumps151
  • Reciprocating Pumps153
  • Appendix 1: Sample Pump Specification154
  • Appendix 2: Centrifugal Pump Data Sheet160
  • Appendix 3: Internal Combustion Engine Data Sheet161
  • Appendix 4: Electric Motor Data Sheet162
  • Appendix 5: Centrifugal Pump Package163
  • Appendix 6: Maximum Viable Suction Lifts at Various Altitudes164
  • Appendix 7: Suggested List of Vendors165
  • Appendix 8: API-610 Mechanical Seal Classification Code175
  • References176
  • Index177
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780884156864
  • ISBN-13 9780080514451
  • Author Wahren, Uno
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Mechanical

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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.