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The book identifies the key components of pumps and pump accessories, introduces the basics of pump and system hydraulics as well as more advanced hydraulic topics, and details various pump types, as well as special materials on seals, motors, variable frequency drives, and other pump-related subjects. It uses example problems throughout the text, reinforcing the practical application of the formulae and analytical presentations. It also includes new images highlighting the latest generation of pumps and other components, explores troubleshooting options, and incorporates relevant additions into the existing chapters.What¿s New in This Edition:Includes more than 150 full-color images which significantly improve the reader¿s ability to understand pump drawings and curvesIntroduces a new chapter on pump case studies in a format that provides case study background, analysis, solutions, and lessons learnedPresents important new updates and additions to other chaptersIncludes a ten-step procedure for determining total pump headDiscusses allowable and preferred operating ranges for centrifugal pumpsProvides charts covering maximum and normally attainable pump efficiencies, performance corrections for slurry pumps, and mechanical seal flush plansPump Characteristics and Applications, Third Editionis appropriate for readers with all levels of technical experience, including engineering and pump industry professionals, pump operators and maintenance technicians, upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering, and students in engineering technology programs.
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