Pump Handbook

Pump Handbook, International student ed of 4th revised ed--------------------------------------------------Rely on the1 Guide to Pump Design and Application-- Now Updated withthe Latest Technological Breakthroughs Long-established as the leadingguide to pump design and application, the Pump Handbook has been fullyrevised and updated with the latest developments in pump technology.Packed with 1,150 detailed illustrations and written by a team of over100 internationally renowned pump experts, this vital tool shows youhow to select, purchase, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshootcutting-edge pumps for all types of uses. The Fourth Edition of thePump Handbook features: State-of-the-art guidance on every aspect ofpump theory, design, application, and technology Over 100 internationallyrenowned contributors SI units used throughout the book New sectionson centrifugal pump mechanical performance, flow analysis, bearings,adjustable-speed drives, and application to cryogenic LNG services,completely revised sections on pump theory, mechanical seals, intakesand suction piping, gears, and waterhammer, application to pulp andpaper mills Inside This Updated Guide to Pump Technology / Classificationand Selection of Pumps / Centrifugal Pumps / Displacement Pumps / SolidsPumping / Pump Sealing / Pump Bearings / Jet Pumps / Materials of Construction/ Pump Drivers and Power Transmission / Pump Noise / Pump Systems /Pump Services / Intakes and Suction Piping / Selecting and PurchasingPumps / Installation, Operation, and Maintenance / Pump Testing / TechnicalData--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Igor Karassik held senior positions at the WorthingtonPump and Machinery Corporation. Joseph Messina has held positions withthe Worthington Pump and Machinery Corporation and the Electric PowerResearch Institute. Paul Cooper served as director of research anddevelopment for Ingersoll-Rand Research. Charles Heald is former chiefengineer and manager of engineering with Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company.