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Troubleshooting centrifugal pumps and their systems
1 online resource (xiv, 280 pages) : illustrations
Pumps are fine until they malfunction or break down. When that happens, the first priority is to get the pump functioning again and to keep 'down time' to a minimum. Many problems can be diagnosed and rectified using a combination of knowledge and experience, the latter coming over time. This book, written by a very experienced engineer, guides the reader through diagnostic pathways leading to logical explanations for the malfunctions and their correction.
Front Cover; Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps and their systems; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1. Centrifugal pump basics; Chapter 2. Pipe system basics; Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Prelude; Chapter 4. Does the pump need to start yet?; Chapter 5. Are conditions suitable for start-up?; Chapter 6. Start pump!; Chapter 7. Has pump started satisfactorily?; Chapter 8. Does the pump continue to operate well?; Chapter 9. Does pump need to stop yet?; Chapter 10. Stop pump!; Chapter 11. Has pump stopped correctly?; References; Appendices; Index; Color Plate Section.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Oxford ; New York : Elsevier Advanced Technology, ©2003
113030:113118 Elsevier Science & Technology