Pump handbook /

List of Contributors p. ix
Preface p. xvii
SI Units-A Commentary p. xix
Chapter 1 Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps p. 1.1
Chapter 2 Centrifugal Pumps p. 2.1
2.1 Centrifugal Pump Theory, Analysis, and Performance p. 2.3
2.1.1 Centrifugal Pump Theory p. 2.3
2.1.2 CFD Analysis of Flow and Performance p. 2.97
2.1.3 Centrifugal Pumps: Hydraulic Performance and Behavior p. 2.121
2.1.4 Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Behavior and Vibration p. 2.191
2.2 Centrifugal Pump Construction p. 2.249
2.2.1 Centrifugal Pumps: Major Components p. 2.249
2.2.2 Centrifugal Pump Priming p. 2.317
2.2.3 Sealless Pumps p. 2.329
2.2.3.1 Magnetic Drive Pumps p. 2.331
2.2.3.2 Canned Motor Pumps p. 2.349
Chapter 3 Displacement Pumps p. 3.1
3.1 Power Pump Theory p. 3.3
3.2 Power Pump Design and Construction p. 3.21
3.3 Steam Pumps p. 3.37
3.4 Displacement Pump Performance, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics p. 3.63
3.5 Displacement Pump Flow Control p. 3.75
3.6 Diaphragm Pumps p. 3.85
3.7 Screw Pumps p. 3.99
3.8 Vane, Gear, and Lobe Pumps p. 3.123
Chapter 4 Solids Pumping p. 4.1
4.1 Hydraulic Transport of Solids p. 4.3
4.2 Application and Construction of Centrifugal Solids Handling Pumps p. 4.33
4.3 Construction of Solids-Handling Displacement Pumps p. 4.49
Chapter 5 Pump Sealing p. 5.1
5.1 Centrifugal Pump Packing p. 5.3
5.2 Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Seals p. 5.17
5.3 Centrifugal Pump Injection-Type Shaft Seals p. 5.63
Chapter 6 Pump Bearings p. 6.1
6.1 Centrifugal Pump Bearings p. 6.3
6.2 Oil Film Journal Bearings p. 6.13
6.3 Centrifugal Pump Magnetic Bearings p. 6.43
Chapter 7 Jet Pumps p. 7.1
7.1 Jet Pump Theory p. 7.3
7.2 Jet Pump Applications p. 7.23
Chapter 8 Materials of Construction p. 8.1
8.1 Metallic Materials and Damage Mechanisms p. 8.3
8.2 Materials of Construction for Nonmetallic (Composite) Pumps p. 8.51
Chapter 9 Pump Drivers and Power Transmission p. 9.1
9.1 Pump Drivers p. 9.3
9.1.1 Electric Motors and Motor Controls p. 9.3
9.1.2 Steam Turbines p. 9.37
9.1.3 Engines p. 9.55
9.1.4 Hydraulic Turbines p. 9.75
9.1.5 Gas Turbines p. 9.87
9.2 Speed-Varying Devices p. 9.97
9.2.1 Permanent Magnet Adjustable Speed Drives p. 9.97
9.2.2 Single-Unit Adjustable-Speed Electric Drives p. 9.111
9.2.3 Variable Speed Fluid Drives p. 9.129
9.2.4 Gears p. 9.147
9.3 Pump Couplings p. 9.169
Chapter 10 Pump Noise p. 10.1
Chapter 11 Pump Systems p. 11.1
11.1 General Characteristics of Pumping Systems and System-Head Curves p. 11.3
11.2 Branch-Line Pumping Systems p. 11.83
11.3 Waterhammer p. 11.91
11.4 Minimum Flow Control Systems p. 11.123
Chapter 12 Pump Services p. 12.1
12.1 Water Supply p. 12.3
12.2 Sewage Treatment p. 12.29
12.3 Drainage and Irrigation p. 12.47
12.4 Fire Pumps p. 12.63
12.5 Steam Power Plants p. 12.79
12.6 Nuclear p. 12.117
12.6.1 Nuclear Electric Generation p. 12.117
12.6.2 Nuclear Pump Seismic Qualifications p. 12.139
12.7 Chemical Industry p. 12.151
12.8 Petroleum Industry p. 12.169
12.9 Pulp and Paper Mills p. 12.191
12.10 Food and Beverage Pumping p. 12.233
12.11 Mining p. 12.243
12.12 Marine Pumps p. 12.261
12.13 Heating and Air Conditioning p. 12.299
12.14 Pumped Storage p. 12.309
12.15 Metering p. 12.327
12.16 Cryogenic Pumps for Liquefied Gas Service p. 12.335
12.17 Portable Transfer of Hazardous Liquids p. 12.361
12.18 Aerospace p. 12.367
12.18.1 Aircraft Fuel Pumps p. 12.367
12.18.2 Liquid Rocket Propellant Pumps p. 12.397
Chapter 13 Intakes and Suction Piping p. 13.1
13.1 Intakes, Suction Piping, and Strainers p. 13.3
13.2 Intake Modeling p. 13.37
Chapter 14 Selecting and Purchasing Pumps p. 14.1
Chapter 15 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance p. 15.1
Chapter 16 Pump Testing p. 16.1
Appendix Technical Data p. A.1
Index p. I.1