Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps and their systems
Author | : Ron Palgrave |
Publisher | : Butterworth-Heinemann |
Total Pages | : 690 |
Release | : 2019-11-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780081025048 |
ISBN-13 | : 0081025041 |
Rating | : 4/5 (041 Downloads) |
Download or read book Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps and their systems written by Ron Palgrave and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps and Their Systems, Second Edition, begins by discussing pump characteristics that can be reconfigured to suit changing conditions. Next, it provides guidance on when to withdraw a pump from service for repair and how it should be subsequently treated. It is an ideal resource for those who feel ill-equipped to analyze unsatisfactory pump system behavior, and is also a great reference for pump engineers, pump hydraulic designers, and graduate students who need systemic knowledge on centrifugal pumps and their systems. - Presents the basic mechanisms of abrasive wear in centrifugal pumps, including different wear patterns and their causes - Discusses performance improvements to help readers meet the new requirements of a pumping system - Describes repair and life improvement techniques - Includes real-world examples of troubleshooting in centrifugal pumps and systems