Centrifugal & Rotary Pumps: Fundamentals With Applications

Published:
March 18, 1999 by CRC Press - 152 Pages
Author(s):
Lev Nelik, Pumping Machinery, LLC

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ISBN 9780849307010
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Features

  • Provides a clear understanding of different pump types, including centrifugal, gear, rotary, lobe, vane, screw, diaphragm, and progressing cavity
  • Presents actual case histories that illustrate practical solutions to pump problems faced by engineers, operators and maintenance personnel
  • Offers a timely update on recent trends and developments
  • Outlines the pros and cons of each type of pump and includes specification parameters

    • Summary

    Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps offers both professionals and students a concise reference detailing the design, performance, and principles of operation of the different pumps types defined by the Hydraulic Institute. From historical background to the latest trends and technological developments, the author focuses on information with real-world practicality and techniques you can implement immediately.

    Beginning with the fundamentals, the text then shifts to real field cases that address applications, pumpage, system interaction, reliability, failure analysis, and practical solutions. By including specification parameters and criteria for the application of various pumps, this comprehensive book provides necessary and timely material that plant engineers, maintenance staff, operators can use and share with colleagues.

    Table of Contents

    INTRODUCTION
    CLASSIFICATION OF PUMPS
    CONCEPT OF A PUMPING SYSTEM
    Liquid Transfer
    Input Power, Losses and Efficiency
    System Curve
    Pump Curve
    CENTRIFUGAL PUMP-FUNDAMENTALS
    Affinity Laws
    Helpful Formulas Per Centrifugal Pump Triangles
    Quiz #1: Velocity triangles
    Performance Curves
    Quiz #2: How much money did a maintenance mechanic save his plant?
    Performance Modifications
    Quiz #3: A Valve puzzle
    Underfiling and Overfiling
    Design Modeling Techniques
    Specific Speed (Ns)
    GEAR PUMPS - FUNDAMENTALS
    Quiz #4: Gear Pump Capacity
    Cavitation in Gear Pumps
    Trapping Methods
    Lubrication
    User Comments
    MULTIPLE SCREW PUMPS
    Three Screw Pumps
    Two Screw Pumps
    User Comments
    PROGRESSING CAVITY (SINGLE SCREW) PUMPS
    Principle of Operation
    Pump Performance Considerations
    Power Requirements
    Fluid Velocity and Shear Rate
    Fluid Viscosity
    Inlet Conditions
    Guidance for Proper Selection and Installation
    Progressing Cavity Pump Applications
    Troubleshooting
    User Comments
    METERING PUMPS
    Definition
    Features
    Where Are Metering Pumps Used?
    Types of Metering Pumps
    Components of Metering Pumps
    Metering Pumps Selection
    Control and Integration
    Accessories
    Typical Applications
    The Advantages of Rotary Pumps
    Case History #1: Double Suction Centrifugal Pump, Suction Problem
    Quiz #5: Are Ns and Nss dependent on speed?
    Case History #2: Lube Oil Gear Pump, Noise and Wear Reduction
    Quiz #6: Doubling the Gear pump life in 10 minutes?!
    Case History #3: Progressing Cavity Pump Failures
    Troubleshooting "Pointers" as Given by Interviewed Pump Users and Plant Personnel
    Application Criteria and Specification Parameters
    Closing Remarks
    Appendices

    Editorial Reviews

    "This is an interesting little reference book…highly recommended for engineers, technical operators, and maintenance personnel."
    -Applied Mechanics Reviews, September 1999

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