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Pump wisdom : essential centrifugal pump knowledge for operators and specialists /

"The world pump industry for manufacturing and process plants is a multi-billion dollar business, and centrifugal pumps make up approximately 80% of this total. They are used in many different industries such as the oil industry, water industry, chemical industry, food industry, pharmaceutical...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Perez, Robert X. (Author), Bloch, Heinz P., 1933- (Author)
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ., USA : John Wiley and Sons, Incorporated, [2022]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Pumping machinery.
Pompes.
Pumping machinery
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • Principles of Centrifugal Process Pumps
  • Pump Selection and Industry Standards
  • Foundations and Baseplates
  • Piping, Stationary Seals, and Gasketing
  • Rolling Element Bearings
  • Lubricant Application and Cooling Considerations
  • Lubricant Types and Key Properties
  • Bearing Housing Protection and Cost Justification
  • Mechanical Sealing Options for Long Life
  • Pump Operation
  • Impeller Modifications and Pump Maintenance
  • Lubrication Management
  • Pump Condition Monitoring
  • Drivers, Couplings, and Alignment
  • Fits, Dimensions, and Related Misunderstandings
  • Using Failure Statistics and Root Cause Analysis Findings to Guide Reliability Improvement Efforts
  • Repair, Replace, or Modify?
  • Centrifugal Pump Monitoring Strategies
  • Final Thoughts
  • Index