Centrifugal pumps are made up of several components and are expected to cope in a multitude of environments, some quite hostile. An understanding of how they work, why they work, why and how they go wrong and what to do about it can only come from a mix of theory and experience, but the theory needs to be presented in a form which is absorbable and interesting if it is to be retained.
The brand-new edition of Buried Pipe Design helps you analyze the performance of a wide range of pipes, so you can determine the proper pipe and installation system for the job. Covering almost every type of rigid and flexible pipe, this unique reference identifies and describes factors involved in working with sewer and drain lines, water and gas mains, subway tunnels, culverts, oil and coals …
Long-established as the leading guide to pump design and application, the Pump Handbook has been fully revised and updated with the latest develop- ments in pump technology. Packed with 1,150 detailed illustrations, this vital tool shows you how to select, purchase, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot cutting-edge pumps for all types of uses. The Fourth Edition
Pipe Drafting and Design, Third Edition provides step-by-step instructions to walk pipe designers, drafters, and students through the creation of piping arrangement and isometric drawings. It includes instructions for the proper drawing of symbols for fittings, flanges, valves, and mechanical equipment.
AMERICA NEEDED THE OIL In the aftermath of the Arab oil embargo of 1973-74, during which Americans waited hours in line to buy rationed gasoline, the world's largest construction companies rushed north to build the 900-mile, $8 billion trans- Alaska Pipeline. National security was at stake.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the basic theoretical work required by Marine Engineering Officers and Electritechnical Officers (ETOs), putting into place key fundamental building blocks and topics in electrotechnology before progressing to more complex topics and electromagnetic systems