ABSTRACT

This text explains just how and why the best-of-class pump users are consistently achieving superior run lengths, low maintenance expenditures and unexcelled safety and reliability. Written by practicing engineers whose working career was marked by involvement in pump specification, installation, reliability assessment, component upgrading, maintenance cost reduction, operation, troubleshooting and all conceivable facets of pumping technology, this text describes in detail how to accomplish best-of-class performance and low life cycle cost.

chapter Chapter 1|4 pages

Pump System Life Cycle Cost Reduction

chapter Chapter 2|29 pages

How to Buy and Ship a Better Pump

chapter Chapter 3|46 pages

Piping, Baseplate, Installation, and Foundation Issues

chapter Chapter 4|33 pages

Operating Efficiency Improvement Considerations

chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

Improved Pump Hydraulic Selection Extends Pump Life

chapter Chapter 7|40 pages

Bearings in Centrifugal Pumps*

chapter Chapter 8|60 pages

Mechanical Seal Selection and Application

chapter Chapter 9|53 pages

Improved Lubrication and Lubricant Application

chapter Chapter 10|27 pages

Oil Mist Lubrication and Storage Protection

chapter Chapter 11|10 pages

Coupling Selection Guidelines

chapter Chapter 12|19 pages

Pump Condition Monitoring Guidelines

chapter Chapter 14|35 pages

Pump Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting

chapter Chapter 15|29 pages

Shop Repair, Spare Parts Availability & Procurement

chapter Chapter 17|15 pages

Breaking the Cycle of Pump Repairs