Pumping Station Design: Revised 3rd Edition

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Butterworth-Heinemann, 2011 M04 19 - 1104 pages
Pumping Station Design, 3e is an essential reference for all professionals. From the expert city engineer to the new design officer, this book assists those who need to apply the fundamentals of various disciplines and subjects in order to produce a well-integrated pumping station that is reliable, easy to operate and maintain, and free from design mistakes. The depth of experience and expertise of the authors, contributors, and peers reviewing the content as well as the breadth of information in this book is unparalleled, making this the only book of its kind. - An award-winning reference work that has become THE standard in the field - Dispenses expert information on how to produce a well-integrated pumping station that will be reliable, easy to operate and maintain, and free from design mistakes - 60% of the material has been updated to reflect current standards and changes in practice since the book was last published in 1998 - New material added to this edition includes: the latest design information, the use of computers for pump selection, extensive references to Hydraulic Institute Standards and much more!
 

Contents

Chapter 2 Nomenclature
2-1
Chapter 3 Flow in Conduits
3-1
Chapter 4 Piping
4-1
Chapter 5 Valves
5-1
Chapter 6 Fundamentals of Hydraulic Transients
6-1
Chapter 7 Control of Hydraulic Transients
7-1
Chapter 8 Electrical Fundamentals and Power System Principles
8-1
Chapter 9 Electrical Design
9-1
Chapter 21 Instrumentation and Control Applications
21-1
Chapter 22 Vibration and Noise
22-1
Chapter 23 Heating Ventilating and Cooling
23-1
Chapter 24 Designing for Easy Operation and Low Maintenance
24-1
Chapter 25 Summary of Design Considerations
25-1
Chapter 26 Pumping Station Design Examples
26-1
Chapter 27 Avoiding Blunders
27-1
Chapter 28 Contract Documents
28-1

Chapter 10 Performance of Centrifugal Pumps
10-1
Chapter 11 Types of Pumps
11-1
Intake Design Selection and Installation
12-1
Chapter 13 Electric Motors
13-1
Chapter 14 Engines
14-1
Chapter 15 VariableSpeed Pumping
15-1
Chapter 16 PumpDriver Specifications
16-1
Chapter 17 System Design for Wastewater Pumping
17-1
Chapter 18 System Design for Water Pumping
18-1
Chapter 19 System Design for Sludge Pumping
19-1
Chapter 20 Instrumentation and Control Devices
20-1
Chapter 29 Costs
29-1
Appendix A Physical Data
A-1
Appendix B Data for Flow in Pipes Fittings and Valves
B-1
Appendix C Typical Specifications for Pumps and Drivers
C-1
Appendix D Common Blunders
C-25
Appendix E Checklist for Project Reviews
E-1
Appendix F StartUp
F-1
Appendix G Suction Specific Speed
F-19
Index
1-1
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