Centrifugal Pump Design

A hands-on, applications-based approach to the design and analysis of commonly used centrifugal pumps<br> <br> Centrifugal Pump Design presents a clear, practical design procedure that is solidly based on theoretical fluid dynamics fundamentals, without requiring higher math beyond algebra. Intended for use on the factory floor, this book offers a short, easy-to-read description of the fluid mechanic phenomena that occur in pumps, including those revealed by the most recent research. The design procedure incorporates a simple computer program that allows designs to be checked immediately and corrected as needed; readers learn to calibrate the performance calculation program based on their own test data. Other important features of this book include:<br> * Up-to-date coverage of detailed design data<br> * Guidance on selection, troubleshooting, and modification of existing pumps<br> * A numerical example illustrating the design of a pump as readers move through the book<br> * Manual calculations-including worked examples-and personal computer program listings critical to pump design<br> * Ample references to all subjects for further study<br> <br> This unique handbook closes the gap between research and application and puts the fundamentals of advanced fluid mechanics where they will do the most good: in the hands of engineers, teachers, and designers who create industrial pumps.