Pump Wisdom

Pump Wisdom

Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge for Operators and Specialists

Perez, Robert X.; Bloch, Heinz P.

John Wiley & Sons Inc

02/2022

272

Dura

Inglês

9781119748182

15 a 20 dias

524

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Preface ix

1. Principles of Centrifugal Process Pumps 1

2. Pump Selection and Industry Standards 15

3. Foundations and Baseplates 23

4. Piping, Stationary Seals, and Gasketing 33

5. Rolling Element Bearings 51

6. Lubricant Application and Cooling Considerations 71

7. Lubricant Types and Key Properties 85

8. Bearing Housing Protection and Cost Justification 93

9. Mechanical Sealing Options for Long Life 101

10. Pump Operation 117

11. Impeller Modifications and Pump Maintenance 133

12. Lubrication Management 145

13. Pump Condition Monitoring: Pump Vibration, Rotor Balance, and Effect on Bearing Life 153

14. Drivers, Couplings, and Alignment 165

15. Fits, Dimensions, and Related Misunderstandings 175

16. Using Failure Statistics and Root Cause Analysis Findings to Guide Reliability Improvement Efforts 191

17. Repair, Replace, or Modify? 213

18. Centrifugal Pump Monitoring Strategies 231

19. Final Thoughts 249

Index 251
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Pump function; pump design specifications; pump lubrication; pump mechanical seal best practices; pump startup; pump surveillance; pump repair; pump replacement; pump condition monitoring guidance; centrifugal pumps; pump operator best practices