Centrifugal Pump: Books and their contents

For Beginners, to know the basics and overview about Centrifugal pump
The Centrifugal Pump - Selecting Centrifugal Pumps - KSB Handbook of Pumps and Centrifugal Pumps - Pump All you need to know . Pump Characteristics and Applications By Forsthoffer's Rotating
Grundfos Pumping: by Brian Nesbitt types By Ravindra Padalkar Alfa Laval Pump Handbook Michael Volk Equipment Handbooks

Introduction to centrifugal pumps Nomenclature Pump Types Introduction Introduction Introduction of Pumps Introduction
Performance curves Pump Types Properties of liquids Centrifugal pump - Theory Terminology and Theory Hydraulics, Selection, and Curves Pump types and applications
Pumps operating in systems Selection for Pumping Water Flow of liquids End suction pumps Pump Selection Special Hydraulic Considerations Pump characteristics—PD vs centrifugal
Pump theory Special Issues when Pumping Viscous Fluids Pump Theory Vertical pumps Pump Description Centrifugal pump types / applications Operation of a pump in a process system
Pump losses Special Issues when Pumping Gas-laden Fluids Pumps and piping systems Axially split casing pumps Pump Materials of construction Sealing Systems and Sealless pumps Pump performance data
Pump tests Special Issues When Pumping Solids-laden Fluids Flow regulation and control Horizontal Multistage pumps Pump sealing Special Pump related topics The concept of pump head
Appendix The Periphery Materials of Pumps Vertical Turbine pumps Pump sizing Installation, operation, Maintenance Pump selection
Calculation Examples Process seals and sealing Borewell submersible pumps Pump specification options Centrifugal pump hydraulic disturbances
Additional Literature Shaft Couplings High flow pumps Motors Centrifugal pump testing
Technical Annex (Tables, Diagrams, Charts) Drivers for Pumps Hermetically Sealed Pumps Cleaning guidelines Pump mechanical design
Ancillary equipment Sodium Pumps Compliance with std. and guidelines Mechanical seals
Quality, Inspection and Testing Selection of Pumps Installation guide Pump control and protection
Installation and maintenance Troubleshooting
Pump efficiency and economics Technical Data
Pump applications and solutions Glossary of terms
Standards, Units and Conversions
Buyers' guide

Know and Understand
Centrifugal Pumps by Larry
Bachus and Angel Custodio
Basic Pump Principles
NPSH, Net positive suction head
Cavitation
The Affinity Laws
Useful Work and Pump Efficiency
Pump Classification
Understanding Pump Curves
The System Curve
Shaft Deflection
Pump and Motor Alignment
Bearings
Pump Shaft Packing
Mechanical Seals
Failure Analysis of Mechanical Seals
Common Sense failure analysis
Avoiding wear in Centrifugal pumps
Pump Piping
Pump Handbook By Karassik
Krutzsch, Fraser, Messina
Contributors
SI Units commentary
Introduction and classification of pumps
Centrifugal Pumps
Displacement Pumps
Jet pumps
Material of Construction
Pump Drivers
Pump Controls and valves
Supervisory and Monitoring Instrumentations
Pump Systems
Pump Services
Intakes and Suction piping
Selecting and purchasing pumps
Installation, operation and Maintenance
Pump Testing
Centrifugal Pumps:
Overview of Design, Operation
and Malfunctions by BHGE
Introduction of Centrifugal Pump
Design and operation of Centrifugal pump
Malfunction of Centrifugal pump
Pump Wisdom
By Heinz Bloch
Principles of Centrifugal process pumps
Pump selection and industry standards
Foundations and base plates
Piping, stationary seals and gasketing
Rolling element bearings
Lubricant application, cooling consideration
Lubricant types and key properties
Bearing housing protection and cost
Mechanical sealing options
Pump operation
Impeller modifications, pump maintenance
Lubrication management
Pump condition monitoring
Drivers, coupling and alignment
Fits, dimensions and misunderstandings
Failure statistics, structural failure analysis
Centrifugal Pump By Johann
Fluid dynamic principles
Pump Types and Performance data
Pump hydraulics and physical concept
Performance characteristics
Impact of 3D flow phenomena on performance
Suction capability and cavitation
Design of the hydraulic components
Numerical flow calculations
Hydraulic forces
Noise and vibrations
Operation of centrifugal pumps
Turbine operation and general characteristics
Influence of medium on performance
Selection of material exposed to high flow
Pump selection and quality consideration
Troubleshooting Centrifugal
pumps and system By Ron
Palgrave
Centrifugal pump Basics
Pipe system basics
Troubleshooting prelude
Does the pump need to start yet?
Are conditions suitable for start-up?
Start pump
Has pump started satisfactorily?
Does the pump continue to operate well?
Does pump need to stop yet?
Stop pump
Has pump stopped correctly?
For operation and field engineers to gain additional knowledge and insights
Stan Shiels on Centrifugal Centrifugal Pump Handbook Practical Centrifugal Pump Pump User’s Handbook Life Extension Improving pumping system
Pump : Collected articles By Sulzer Pumps By Paresh Girdhar By Heinz P. Bloch & Allan R. Budris performance by HI
from World pump
Specifications and selection Physical Principles Introduction Pump System Life Cycle Cost Reduction Pumping System Basic
Risk in parallel operation Behaviour of Centrifugal Pumps in Operation Centrifugal Pump and Design Construction How to Buy a Better Pump Performance improvement opportunity
B-K factor in mechanical seal life Acceptance Tests with Centrifugal Pumps Pump Hydraulics Piping, Baseplate, Installation, and Foundation Issues Economics of Improving Pumping system
Importance of running clearance Special Data for Centrifugal Pump Installation Forces in Centrifugal Pumps Operating Efficiency Improvement Considerations Where to find help
Cost factors, pump rate and line size Mechanical Components Operation and Characteristics Improved Pump Hydraulic Selection Extends Pump Life
Causes - intermittent, chronic cavitation Pipelines, Valves and Flanges Specification and Selection Improvements Leading to Pump Maintenance Cost Reduction
Pump hydraulics and bearing life Centrifugal Pump Drives Testing and Inspection Bearings in Centrifugal Pumps*
Impeller – energy saving, flow increase Materials and Corrosion Installation and Commissioning Mechanical Seal Selection and Application
Low flow protection of pump Centrifugal Pumps for Selected Applications Centrifugal Pump Maintenance Improved Lubrication and Lubricant Application
Importance of proper review pump specs Oil Mist Lubrication and Storage Protection
Essentials of pump reliability Coupling Selection Guidelines
Appling mechanical seal to pumps Pump Condition Monitoring Guidelines
Application of rolling bearing in pumps Pump Types and Materials (Special Reliability Considerations)
Successful commissioning and strat-up Pump Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
Optimisation of pump operation Shop Repair, Spare Parts Availability & Procurement
Overlooked key area of maintenance Failure Statistics & Component Uptime Improvement Summary
Pump troubleshooting Pump Start-up and Shutdown Procedures
Mechanical Seal failure Protection of Mechanical Seals in Non-operating Pumps
Explaining the Ingress Protection Code
Specification and Installation of Pre-grouted Pump Baseplates
For advance learner to deep dive into theoretical, design and advanced analytical part
The interaction between geometry Pumps - Rotodynamic and PD Pump Theory and Practice Termomeccanica Rotodynamic pumps:
and performance of Centrifugal types (Theory, Design and By V K Jain Centrifugal Pump Handbook Centrifugal and axial
pump By B. NEUMANN Application) BY G K Sahu By K M Srinivasan
Classification of centrifugal pumps Fundamentals of Fluid flow Rotodynamic, Types of Pump Hydraulic Fundamentals Introduction
Pump losses Pumps Construction features of CP Operation of Centrifugal Pumps Pump parameters
Theoretical derivation of pump geometry Basic Theories of Centrifugal Pumps CP : Theory and Performance Cavitation in pump Theory of rotodynamic pumps
Energy Penalties Factors affecting Pump operation Factors affecting performance RD pump Basic pump design Theory and calculation of blade system
Pump performance at off design condition Design of Radial flow Pumps CP for Cold and Clean water Mechanical components of a CP Spiral casing (Volute casing)
Performance adjustment by modifications of pump Design of Francis / Mixed flow Impellers Deep-well pumps Bearings Losses in pumps
Design of Axial flow Impellers Non-Clog Pumps Seals Axial and radial thrusts
Other aspects of Centrifugal Pump design Mixed and Axial flow Pumps Couplings Model analysis
Pump Drives Other Rotodynamic Pumps Hydraulic Thrust Cavitation in pumps
Positive displacement Pumps Rotary and reciprocating pump Pumps Noise emission from Centrifugal pump Axial flow pumps
Special purpose Pumps Industrial and Misc. duty pumps Vibration in Centrifugal pumps Testing performance and evaluation
Selection, Installation and Operation Operation problems of pumps Monitoring, Diagnostic, and failure detection Pump construction and application
Pump Maintenance and troubleshooting Pump intake and suction piping design Design of pump components
Pump Selection and Specification Pumping special liquids
Piping layout and system characteristics Corrosions and material selection
Installation and testing of pumps Quality assurance
Pump Prime movers Testing
Bulk water supply and distribution Life cycle costs
Pumping system design: Economical aspect
Miscellaneous Specialized topics on Centrifugal pump
Pump Selection Selected Topics in O&G Process HSE Book on Pumps and Power plant Centrifugal pump: Slurry transport using
Guidelines By PIP Design by Jayanthi Vijay Sarathy compressors problem analysis & troubleshoot Centrifugal pumps
by Maurice L Adams By KC Wilson
Introduction Chemical Process calculation Pump Generic Pump Fluid mechanics Intro. Fluid and particle mechanics
References Operating envelops for Centrifugal pumps Centrifugal Pump – Large single stage Pump performance, terminology and parts Flow of non-settling slurry
Definitions Predict performance curve of pump in absence of OEM data Centrifugal pump – Vertical Caisson type Operating failure contributors Principles of particulate slurry flow
Pump Classifications Affinity laws for variable speed centrifugal pumps Centrifugal Pump – High pressure multistage Pumping in fossil plants Motion and deposition of settling solid
Kinetic type pumps Centrifugal pump – Submersible drive type Pumping in nuclear plants Heterogeneous Slurry Flow in Horiz. Pipes
Positive displacement type pumps Centrifugal pump – Vertical high-speed pump BFP rotor unbalance and critical speed Complex slurries
Selection consideration check list Pump – Reciprocating plunger type Nuclear feed pump cyclic thermal rotor bow Vertical and inclined slurry flow
Ancillary equipment Ancillary systems and equipments Boiler circulation pump Centrifugal pumps
Operation support guidance Nuclear plant cooling tower circulating pump Effect of solid on pump performance
Review process Condensate booster pump shaft bending Wear and attrition
Pressurized water reactor pump Components of slurry system,
System design and operability
Pump selection, Practical example

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