Centrifugal Pump User's Guidebook: Problems and Solutions / Edition 1

by Shmariahu Yedidiah

Overview

Specifically for the pump user, this book concentrates on the identification and solution of problems associated with existing centrifugal pumps. It gives specific examples on how to modify pump performance for increased efficiency and better quality control, which turn into long-term cost savings. Some basic theory is included to give the reader greater understanding of the problems being encountered and attacked.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412991110
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	06/30/1996
Edition description:	1996
Pages:	388
Sales rank:	479,761
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Preface. Part I: Introduction: Rotodynamic pumps. Performance characteristics of centrifugal pumps. Classification of centrifugal pumps. Part II: Performance factors: Effects of free air in the pumped liquids. Cavitation. Cavitation in centrifugal pumps. Losses of energy. Effects of temperature and viscosity on pump performance. Recirculation. Axial and radial thrusts and balancing. Miscellaneous factors that affect pump performance. Part III: Problems encountered with centrifugal pumps: Testing. Pump performance at reduced NPSH. Pumping system layout. Installation, handling, and operation of pumps and pumping systems. Problems with bearings. Sealing rotating parts. Miscellaneous studies. Problems related to specific circumstances. Special cases that have proven very difficult to solve. Part IV: Solving pump problems: Solving problems prior to visiting the site. Conclusions drawn from visual inspection of failed parts. On-site inspection and testing. Part V: Eliminating pump problems and modifying performance: Remedial methods. Effects of speed and impeller OD on pump performance. Effects of reducing the impeller width. Modifying the casing geometry. Various methods of altering pump performance. Part VI: A glimpse of the future. New findings concerning the mode of operation of rotodynamic impellers. Some future applications of the presented theory. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Provides information on how to attain and maintain optimum performance from centrifugal pumps, offering a hands-on approach to diagnosing and solving pump problems, for novice to experienced researchers. Covers areas including performance factors, testing, on-site inspection, and methods for modifying the performance of existing pumps. Includes a trouble shooting section, and reference appendices. For designers of pumps and pumping systems, sales professionals, and manufacturers, as well as students and researchers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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'...contains information on how to attain and maintain optimum performance from centrifugal pumps and offers an approach diagnosing and solving pumps.'
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