Pump Handbook 4th Edition by Igor J. Karassik, ISBN-13: 978-0071460446

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• Publisher: ‎ McGraw Hill; 4th edition (December 18, 2007)
• Language: ‎ English
• 1,824 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0071460446
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0071460446

Rely on the #1 Guide to Pump Design and Application–Now Updated with the Latest Technological Breakthroughs.

Long-established as the leading guide to pump design and application, the Pump Handbook has been fully revised and updated with the latest developments in pump technology. Packed with 1,150 detailed illustrations and written by a team of over 100 internationally renowned pump experts, this vital tool shows you how to select, purchase, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot cutting-edge pumps for all types of uses. The Fourth Edition of the Pump Handbook features:

• State-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of pump theory, design, application, and technology
• Over 100 internationally renowned contributors
• SI units used throughout the book
• New sections on centrifugal pump mechanical performance, flow analysis, bearings, adjustable-speed drives, and application to cryogenic LNG services; completely revised sections on pump theory, mechanical seals, intakes and suction piping, gears, and waterhammer; application to pulp and paper mills

Table of Contents:

Cover
Copyright
Dedication
About the Editors
Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
SI Units—A Commentary
Chapter 1 Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps
Chapter 2 Centrifugal Pumps
2.1 Centrifugal Pump Theory, Analysis, and Performance
2.1.1 Centrifugal Pump Theory
2.1.2 CFD Analysis of Flow and Performance
2.1.3 Centrifugal Pumps: Hydraulic Performance and Behavior
2.1.4 Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Behavior and Vibration
2.2 Centrifugal Pump Construction
2.2.1 Centrifugal Pumps: Major Components
2.2.2 Centrifugal Pump Priming
2.2.3 Sealless Pumps
2.2.3.1 Magnetic Drive Pumps
2.2.3.2 Canned Motor Pumps
Chapter 3 Displacement Pumps
3.1 Power Pump Theory
3.2 Power Pump Design and Construction
3.3 Steam Pumps
3.4 Displacement Pump Performance, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics
3.5 Displacement Pump Flow Control
3.6 Diaphragm Pumps
3.7 Screw Pumps
3.8 Vane, Gear, and Lobe Pumps
Chapter 4 Solids Pumping
4.1 Hydraulic Transport of Solids
4.2 Application and Construction of Centrifugal Solids Handling Pumps
4.3 Construction of Solids-Handling Displacement Pumps
Chapter 5 Pump Sealing
5.1 Centrifugal Pump Packing
5.2 Centrifugal Pump Mechanical Seals
5.3 Centrifugal Pump Injection-Type Shaft Seals
Chapter 6 Pump Bearings
6.1 Centrifugal Pump Bearings
6.2 Oil Film Journal Bearings
6.3 Centrifugal Pump Magnetic Bearings
Chapter 7 Jet Pumps
7.1 Jet Pump Theory
7.2 Jet Pump Applications
Chapter 8 Materials of Construction
8.1 Metallic Materials and Damage Mechanisms
8.2 Materials of Construction for Nonmetallic (Composite) Pumps
Chapter 9 Pump Drivers and Power Transmission
9.1 Pump Drivers
9.1.1 Electric Motors and Motor Controls
9.1.2 Steam Turbines
9.1.3 Engines
9.1.4 Hydraulic Turbines
9.1.5 Gas Turbines
9.2 Speed-Varying Devices
9.2.1 Permanent Magnet Adjustable Speed Drives
9.2.2 Single-Unit Adjustable-Speed Electric Drives
9.2.3 Variable Speed Fluid Drives
9.2.4 Gears
9.3 Pump Couplings
Chapter 10 Pump Noise
Chapter 11 Pump Systems
11.1 General Characteristics of Pumping Systems and System-Head Curves
11.2 Branch-Line Pumping Systems
11.3 Waterhammer
11.4 Minimum Flow Control Systems
Chapter 12 Pump Services
12.1 Water Supply
12.2 Sewage Treatment
12.3 Drainage and Irrigation
12.4 Fire Pumps
12.5 Steam Power Plants
12.6 Nuclear
12.6.1 Nuclear Electric Generation
12.6.2 Nuclear Pump Seismic Qualifications
12.7 Chemical Industry
12.8 Petroleum Industry
12.9 Pulp and Paper Mills
12.10 Food and Beverage Pumping
12.11 Mining
12.12 Marine Pumps
12.13 Heating and Air Conditioning
12.14 Pumped Storage
12.15 Metering
12.16 Cryogenic Pumps for Liquefied Gas Service
12.17 Portable Transfer of Hazardous Liquids
12.18 Aerospace
12.18.1 Aircraft Fuel Pumps
12.18.2 Liquid Rocket Propellant Pumps
Chapter 13 Intakes and Suction Piping
13.1 Intakes, Suction Piping, and Strainers
13.2 Intake Modeling
Chapter 14 Selecting and Purchasing Pumps
Chapter 15 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Chapter 16 Pump Testing
Appendix Technical Data
Index

Igor Karassik held senior positions at the WorthingtonPump and Machinery Corporation. Joseph Messinahas held positions with the WorthingtonPump and Machinery Corporation and the Electric PowerResearch Institute. Paul Cooper served asdirector of research and development for Ingersoll-RandResearch. Charles Heald is former chiefengineer and manager of engineering with Ingersoll-DresserPump Company.

Joseph Messina is a pump technology consultant. Former principal staff engineer at Public Service Electric and Gas in New Jersey, he has contributed many articles to technical journals on pump-related subjects.

Charles Heald is former chief engineer with Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company and a member of the API 610 pump specification committee. Currently a consultant, he is the author of Cameron Hydraulic Data Book, a technical resource published by Ingersoll-Rand.

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