Centrifugal & Rotary Pumps: Fundamentals With Applications

Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps offers both professionals and students a concise reference detailing the design, performance, and principles of operation of the different pumps types defined by the Hydraulic Institute. From historical background to the latest trends and technological developments, the author focuses on information with real-world practicality and techniques readers can implement immediately. After the fundamentals, the text shifts to real field cases that address applications, pumpage, system interaction, reliability, failure analysis, and practical solutions. The author includes specification parameters and criteria for the application of a variety of pumps.