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Water and Wastewater Conveyance: Pumping, Hydraulics, Piping, and Valves provides fundamental, basic information on the conveyance of water and wastewater. Written in straight-forward and easy-to-understand language for professionals and non-professionals alike, it provides the techniques to assist water and wastewater operators to better understand basic pump operations and applications, maintenance regimens, and troubleshooting procedures. Addressing a multitude of water quality issues, it provides an introduction to water hydraulics, piping systems, tubes, hoses, and ancillaries as well as valves, and the maintenance requirements of each. It also discusses common operational problems and their appropriate corrective actions. Definitions of key terms and self-examination questions are provided at the end of each chapter.
- Presents practical, basic information on all manner of water conveyance in water and wastewater plants, such as hydraulics, piping systems, tubes, hoses, and valves
- Examines pump operation fundamentals and practical applications, as well as various types, such as centrifugal, submersible, vortex, impeller, turbine, and more
- Covers the basic of water hydraulics concepts, including force and pressure, flow and discharge rate, and velocity head
- Covers relevant water plant equipment, maintenance regimens, as well as troubleshooting procedures for each
- Contains definitions of key terms and self-examination questions at the end of each chapter
