Forsthoffer's rotating equipment handbooks. Pumps / Volume 2, (©2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Pumps
• Further Information: Note: W.E. (Bill) Forsthoffer.
• Other Names: Forsthoffer, W. E (William E.)
• Contents: Front Cover; Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks: Pumps; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the author; Chapter 1. Introduction; Introduction; Objectives; What does a pump pump?; What comprises a unit?; Chapter 2. Pump types and applications; Definition of pump types; Positive displacement pumps; Dynamic pumps; When to use positive displacement or centrifugal pumps; Chapter 3. Pump characteristics -- positive displacement vs centrifugal (kinetic); Introduction; Positive displacement pumps; Centrifugal (kinetic) pumps. Chapter 4. Operation of a pump in a process systemIntroduction; A typical process system; System pressure drop; Static and head pressure; A positive displacement pump in the process system; A centrifugal pump in the process system; Centrifugal pump stability; Chapter 5. Pump performance data; The pump curve; The limits of the centrifugal pump curve; Increasing head produced by a centrifugal pump; Chapter 6. The concept of pump head; Definition of pump head; Process system head requirements; Head available (produced); The operating point; Chapter 7. Pump selection; Introduction. Start with a data sheet to completely define requirementsCompletely define the operating conditions; Defining the pump rated point for efficient operation; Carefully define critical component requirements; Guidelines to use when selecting pump style; Chapter 8. Centrifugal pump hydraulic disturbances; Introduction; Maintaining a liquid inside a pump; Causes of damage; Preventing hydraulic disturbances; The project design phase; Field operation; Chapter 9. Centrifugal pump testing; Introduction; Shop testing; Field pump hydraulic and mechanical condition determination. Chapter 10. Pump mechanical designIntroduction; Basic elements of centrifugal pumps; Volutes; Wear rings; Impellers; Bearings; Anti-friction bearings; Hydrodynamic bearings; Balancing devices; Shaft and key stress; Chapter 11. Mechanical seals; Introduction; Function of mechanical seals; The seal system; Controlling flush flow to the seal; Examining some causes of seal failures; Seal configurations; Flush system types; Auxiliary stuffing box and flush plans; Chapter 12. Pump control and protection; Introduction; Objectives of the operating company. Adjusting the head produced by a centrifugal pumpVarying process flow of a positive displacement pump; Multiple pump applications; The affinity laws; Protecting the pump; Pump protection systems; Chapter 13. Conversion to Metric System; Index.
• Publisher Details: Oxford : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2005
• Copyright Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource (1 volume), illustrations
• Subjects: 621.406; Pumping machinery; Hydraulic machinery; Hydraulic machinery; Pipe fitting; Pumping machinery; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical; Hydraulic machinery; Pumping machinery; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080949338; 0080949339
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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