Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps and their systems
- 1st Edition - December 2, 2003
- Author: Ron Palgrave
- Language: English
This book is intended for those new to the use and abuse of centrifugal pumps. It is also for those whose involvement with pumps is so occasional, that they need a reminder of th… Read more
This book is intended for those new to the use and abuse of centrifugal pumps. It is also for those whose involvement with pumps is so occasional, that they need a reminder of the basics.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Centrifugal Pump Basics How Centrifugal Pumps WorkPerformance CurvesCombined Impellers For:• More Flow • More Pressure Cavitation And Npsh
Chapter 3 - Pipe System Basics Frictional Head SystemsCombined Friction And Static Head Systems Mainly Static Head Systems Interaction Between Pump And System; Equilibrium FlowPipe-Work Design Rules
Chapter 4 - Generalised Operating Flowchart
Chapter 5 - "Does The Pump Need To Start Yet?"Decisions And Options
Chapter 6 - "Are Conditions Satisfactory For Start-Up?"A Mechanical Concerns • Pipe Loads• Preparation• Warm-Up• Set UpB Hydraulic Issues• A1-Liquid Issues • A2-Piping Problems • A3-Priming And Venting
Chapter 7 - "Start Pump"! Starting Solo Pumps• Speed Torque Curves Starting Multiple Pumps:• Parallel Operation• Series Operation
Chapter 8 - Has Pumped Started Satisfactorily? Site TestingLow Flow Problems High Flow Problems
Chapter 9 - Does The Pump Continue To Operate Well? Performance Decay Problems Vibration BearingsAbrasive Solids
Chapter 10 - Does Pump Need To Stop Yet? Decisions And Options
Chapter 11 - Stop Pump! Surge And Water Hammer
Chapter 12 - Has Pump Stopped Correctly? Turbining
Chapter 13 - Pump Selection Guidelines
Appendices
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 2, 2003
- Language: English
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Ron Palgrave
Ron Palgrave is a retired pump designer and specialist in the hydraulic design and performance of centrifugal pumps. He has nearly 60 years’ experience with 5 manufacturers. He has written several technical papers, magazine articles, and is the author of the 1st edition of Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps and their Systems. He has been granted several patents relating to pump technology. Mr. Palgrave currently practices part-time and is one of the most experienced hydraulic engineers in the industry.
Affiliations and expertise
Pump Hydraulic Specialist, Gateshead, UKRead Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps and their systems on ScienceDirect