Table of Contents

List of Contributors
Preface
SI Units--A Commentary
Chapter 1. Introduction: Classification and Selection of Pumps
Chapter 2. Centrifugal Pumps
Chapter 3. Displacement Pumps
Chapter 4. Solids Pumping
Chapter 5. Pump Sealing
Chapter 6. Pump Bearings
Chapter 7. Jet Pumps
Chapter 8. Materials of Construction
Chapter 9. Pump Drivers and Power Transmission
Chapter 10. Pump Noise
Chapter 11. Pump Systems
Chapter 12. Pump Services
Chapter 13. Intakes and Suction Pumping
Chapter 14. Selecting and Purchasing Pumps
Chapter 15. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Chapter 16. Pump Testing
Appendix: Technical Data
Index

About the Author

Igor Karassik, (deceased) was the original editor of this book.



Joseph Messina is a pump technology consultant. Former principal staff engineer at Public Service Electric and Gas in New Jersey, he has contributed many articles to technical journals on pump-related subjects.



Charles Heald is former chief engineer with Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company and a member of the API 610 pump specification committee. Currently a consultant, he is the author of Cameron Hydraulic Data Book, a technical resource published by Ingersoll-Rand.