Centrifugal Pumps

This book gives an unparalleled, up-to-date, in-depth treatment of all kinds of flow phenomena encountered in centrifugal pumps including the complex interactions of fluid flow with vibrations and wear of materials. The scope includes: all aspects of hydraulic design, 3D-flow phenomena and partload...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gülich, Johann Friedrich
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2008, 2008
Edition:1st ed. 2008
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Fluid dynamic principles
  • Pump types and performance data
  • Pump hydraulics and physical concepts
  • Performance characteristics
  • Partload operation, impact of 3-D flow phenomena performance
  • Suction capability and cavitation
  • Design of the hydraulic components
  • Numerical flow calculations
  • Hydraulic forces
  • Noise and Vibrations
  • Operation of centrifugal pumps
  • Turbine operation, general characteristics
  • Influence of the medium on performance
  • Selection of materials exposed to high flow velocities
  • Pump selection and quality considerations