Know and Understand Centrifugal Pumps

Pumps are commonly encountered in industry and are essential to the smooth running of many industrial complexes. Mechanical engineers entering industry often have little practical experience of pumps and their problems, and need to build up an understanding of the design, operation and appropriate use of pumps, plus how to diagnose faults and put them right. This book tackles all these aspects in a readable manner, drawing on the authors' long experience of lecturing and writing on centrifugal pumps for industrial audiences.

Basic Pump PrinciplesChapter
NPSH, Net Positive Suction Head
Cavitation
The Affinity Laws
Useful Work and Pump Efficiency
Pump Classification
Understanding Pump Curves
The System Curve
Shaft Deflection
Pump and Motor Alignment
Bearings
Pump Shaft Packing
Mechanical Seals
Failure Analysis of Mechanical Seals
Failure Analysis and Correction Methods
Avoiding Wear in Centrifugal Pumps
Pump Piping