Pump Handbook: Third Edition

A major revision of McGraw-Hill's classic handbook that provides practical data and know-how on the design, application, specification, purchase, operation, troublshooting, and maintenance of pumps of every type. It is an essential working tool for engineers in a wide variety of industries all those who are pump specialists, in addition to those who need to acquaint themselves with pump technology. Contributed to by over 75 distinguished professionals and specialists in each and every area of practical pump technology. Content: Chapter 1: Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps. Chapter 2: Centrifugal Pumps. Chapter 3: Centrifugal Pump Priming and Displacement Pumps. Chapter 4: Jet Pumps. Chapter 5: Materials of Construction. Chapter 6: Pump Drivers. Chapter 7: Pump Controls and Valves. Chapter 8: Pump Systems. Chapter 9: Pump Services. Chapter 10: Intakes and Suction Piping. Chapter 11: Selecting and Purchasing Pumps. Chapter 12: Installation, Operation and Maintenance. Chapter 13: Pump Testing. Bringing together the resources of international experts; this job-critical guide takes you through the latest developments in pump technologies; including the design; application; specification; purchase; operation; and maintenance of pumps of all kinds. -- Résumé du livre abrégé "This book covers the design, application, specification, purchase, operation, and maintenance of pumps of all kinds. It includes chapters on materials, testing, installation, and purchasing, and contains both SI and Customary Units." (Midwest) Only the sail can contend with the pump for the title of the earliest invention for the conversion of natural energy to useful work, and it is doubtful that the sail takes precedence.