Pump Wisdom
Explore key facets of centrifugal pump ownership, installation,
operation, and troubleshooting
The Second Edition of Pump Wisdom: Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge
for Operators and Specialists delivers a concise explanation of how
pumps function, the design specifications that must be considered before
purchasing a pump, and current best practices in lubrication and
mechanical seals.
Readers will encounter new startup and surveillance tips for pump
operators, as well as repair versus replacement or upgrade
considerations for maintenance decision makers, new condition monitoring
guidance for centrifugal pumps, and expanded coverage of operator best
practices.
This latest edition of Pump Wisdom: Essential Centrifugal Pump
Knowledge for Operators and Specialists includes expanded coverage of
areas critical to achieving best-in-class pump reliability, including
commonly encountered issues and easy-to-follow instructions for getting
centrifugal pumps to operate safely and reliably.
This book also provides:
- Comprehensible and accessible explanations of pump hydraulics
- Simple explorations of the mechanical aspects of pumps with coverage
of bearings, seals, impeller trimming, lubricant application, and more
- Safety tips and instructions for centrifugal pumps
Perfect for chemical, petroleum, and mechanical engineers, Pump Wisdom:
Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge for Operators and Specialists is
also an ideal resource for operators, managers, purchasing agents,
machinists, reliability technicians, and maintenance workers in water
and wastewater plants.
