Centrifugal Pump Design (Hardcover)

by John Tuzson (Author) "The intent of this book is to offer to those interested in pump design, a clear, detailed picture of the flow pattern in centrifugal pumps..." (more)
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A hands-on, applications-based approach to the design and analysis of commonly used centrifugal pumps

Centrifugal Pump Design presents a clear, practical design procedure that is solidly based on theoretical fluid dynamics fundamentals, without requiring higher math beyond algebra. Intended for use on the factory floor, this book offers a short, easy-to-read description of the fluid mechanic phenomena that occur in pumps, including those revealed by the most recent research. The design procedure incorporates a simple computer program that allows designs to be checked immediately and corrected as needed; readers learn to calibrate the performance calculation program based on their own test data. Other important features of this book include:
* Up-to-date coverage of detailed design data
* Guidance on selection, troubleshooting, and modification of existing pumps
* A numerical example illustrating the design of a pump as readers move through the book
* Manual calculations-including worked examples-and personal computer program listings critical to pump design
* Ample references to all subjects for further study

This unique handbook closes the gap between research and application and puts the fundamentals of advanced fluid mechanics where they will do the most good: in the hands of engineers, teachers, and designers who create industrial pumps.

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A hands-on, applications-based approach to the design and analysis of commonly used centrifugal pumps

Centrifugal Pump Design presents a clear, practical design procedure that is solidly based on theoretical fluid dynamics fundamentals, without requiring higher math beyond algebra. Intended for use on the factory floor, this book offers a short, easy-to-read description of the fluid mechanic phenomena that occur in pumps, including those revealed by the most recent research. The design procedure incorporates a simple computer program that allows designs to be checked immediately and corrected as needed; readers learn to calibrate the performance calculation program based on their own test data. Other important features of this book include:

• Up-to-date coverage of detailed design data
• Guidance on selection, troubleshooting, and modification of existing pumps
• A numerical example illustrating the design of a pump as readers move through the book
• Manual calculations–including worked examples–and personal computer program listings critical to pump design
• Ample references to all subjects for further study
  

This unique handbook closes the gap between research and application and puts the fundamentals of advanced fluid mechanics where they will do the most good: in the hands of engineers, teachers, and designers who create industrial pumps.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 450 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (September 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471361003
• ISBN-13: 978-0471361008
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,429,969 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Deceptionated, June 14, 2003

By	Juan (Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico Mexico) - See all my reviews

I'm very deceptionated with this book.

I must recognize that the general structure of the book is quite good, but the problem is not that.

The problem with the book begins with the formulas. It has to much errors. Seems that the autor hasn't had the time for a technical review. Some of the formulas has several tipographic mistakes, and appear different on the computer program listings.
I have invested some time reviewing the results of the programs and a can't get the results that he shows. and in the listings of the program the formulas are written so differently that I don't understand why he introduced o where did he get the conversion factors.
Let my list below some of the troubles I have found reviewing the listing of the program loss:

1 Several varable names are incorrect (that is not much important)

2 If you do a dimensional analysis of the leakage formula, the way it is written is wrong. You get incompatible units respect to flow.

And this is only the begining. Seems to be tough and I need to do a more deep review in order to give a detailed list of errors in the book. I could be grateful if someone help me to do that.