Water Pumps and Pumping Systems

Title: Water Pumps and Pumping Systems
Author: James B., Rishel
ISBN: 0071374914 / 9780071374910
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 912
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2002
Availability: 45-60 days

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This much-needed reference provides comprehensive, detailed coverage of pump application and pumped water systems as well as a sound working overview of pump design. Written by a hands-on expert with almost fifty years in the field, Water Pumps and Pumping Systems throughly examines:
NFPA Fire Standards
Potable and wastewater pumps
Installation, operation, and retrofit
Piping system calculations and friction analysis
Piping materials
Fire, municipal, domestic, water treatment, and industrial applications
Tools of design and design analysis
Performance issues
And more

This one-of-a-kind, clearly written sourcebook tackles the industry-specific issues and problems you face every day, including:
Misinformation about the proper operation of variable-speed pumps
Old rules that need to be replaced regarding pump speed and allowable veolcities in piping
What field experience has taught the author about simple system head curves vs. complex system head areas

With almost 200 illustrations and valuable material from the Hydraulic Institute, ANSI, and ASTM, Water Pumps and Pumping Systems offers specialized knowledge and priceless experience that cannot be found in any other water industry reference.

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Preface

Part 1 : The Basic Tools of Design
Chapter 1 :
Digital Electronics and Water Pumps and Systems
Chapter 2 : Physical Data for Water Pumping Systems
Chapter 3 : System Friction

Part 2 : Pumps and Their Performance
Chapter 4 :
Basic Design of Centrifugal Pumps

Index