Pump Handbook

by Karassik, Igor; Messina, Joseph; Cooper, Paul; Heald, Charles

• ISBN13: 9780071460446
• ISBN10: 0071460446
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-12-18
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

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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