ABSTRACT

A reference for the chemical engineer on the application, selection, construction, procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance of the three basic types of pumps used in chemical processing: centrifugal, rotary, and reciprocating. Emphasizes aspects that cause practical operating problems,

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|3 pages

Liquid Conditions

chapter 3|6 pages

Corrosion

chapter 4|11 pages

System Characteristics

chapter 5|5 pages

Pump Class Selection

chapter 6|77 pages

Centrifugal Pumps

chapter 7|33 pages

Rotary Pumps

chapter 8|44 pages

Reciprocating Pumps

chapter 9|6 pages

Metering Pumps

chapter 10|7 pages

Utility Pumps

chapter 11|40 pages

Seals

chapter 12|12 pages

Couplings

chapter 13|11 pages

Baseplates

chapter 14|7 pages

Procurement

chapter 15|16 pages

Installation

chapter 16|4 pages

Operation

chapter 17|4 pages

Maintenance