ABSTRACT
The interaction between the pump and a system is a complex phenomenon. All factors, major and minor, must be addressed. The problem is that it is difficult to know, at the beginning, which of these factors are major and which are minor. It is always clear at the end what they are, but rarely at the beginning, when it is most needed to save time. Training and understanding the basic principles of what makes the pumps tick are prerequisites for successful troubleshooting. In the last several years, heightened attention to the equipment reliability and increase in MTBF has revived interest in better understanding and appreciation of pumping equipment. With a multitude of pump types operating in vastly different applications, successful plant operation is directly related to the attention given to the pumping equipment, which, as we learned in this book, can be tricky and stubborn, and must be approached systematically and diligently.
