Pump Characteristics and Applications

Providing a wealth of information on pumps and pump systems, Pump Characteristics and Applications, Third Edition details how pump equipment is selected, sized, operated, maintained, and repaired. The book identifies the key components of pumps and pump accessories, introduces the basics of pump and system hydraulics as well as more advanced hydraulic topics, and details various pump types, as well as special materials on seals, motors, variable frequency drives, and other pump-related subjects. It uses example problems throughout the text, reinforcing the practical application of the formulae and analytical presentations. It also includes new images highlighting the latest generation of pumps and other components, explores troubleshooting options, and incorporates relevant additions into the existing chapters.

What’s New in This Edition:






Includes more than 150 full-color images which significantly improve the reader’s ability to understand pump drawings and curves



Introduces a new chapter on pump case studies in a format that provides case study background, analysis, solutions, and lessons learned



Presents important new updates and additions to other chapters



Includes a ten-step procedure for determining total pump head



Discusses allowable and preferred operating ranges for centrifugal pumps



Provides charts covering maximum and normally attainable pump efficiencies, performance corrections for slurry pumps, and mechanical seal flush plans




Pump Characteristics and Applications, Third Edition

is appropriate for readers with all levels of technical experience, including engineering and pump industry professionals, pump operators and maintenance technicians, upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering, and students in engineering technology programs.