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Pump Wisdom was compiled to explain the elusive causes of premature failures. Some have to do with pump selection, while others have to do with overlooked installation criteria or are simply the result of small deviations that add up. In other words, while a certain assembly dimension may be allowed to reach a defined upper limit, allowing another, and yet another deviation to reach its upper limit on the remaining pump components will lead to operation in a vulnerable region where frequent failures occur. The second edition expands coverage to additional areas critical to achieving best in class pump reliability: pump startup and surveillance tips, operator best practices, and repair versus replace considerations. This book sheds light on commonly encountered issues and shows exactly what to do so centrifugal process pumps operate safely and reliably.
Pump Wisdom Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge for Operators and Specialists
by Perez, Robert X.; Bloch, Heinz P.Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2022-03-22
Publisher(s): Wiley-AIChE
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Author Biography
Robert X. Perez is a practicing mechanical engineer in the petrochemical industry with over 40 years of experience. He has written extensively about machinery reliability in process settings.
Heinz P. Bloch has carried out long-term assignments as Exxon Chemical’s Regional Machinery Specialist for the United States. He has authored or co-written over 770 publications, including 24 comprehensive books on practical machinery management, failure analysis, and more.
Table of Contents
Preface ix
1. Principles of Centrifugal process pumps 1
2. Pump Selection and Industry Standards 15
3. Foundations and Baseplates 23
4. Piping, Stationary Seals, and Gasketing 33
5. Rolling Element Bearings 51
6. Lubricant Application and Cooling Considerations 71
7. Lubricant Types and Key Properties 85
8. Bearing Housing Protection and Cost Justification 93
9. Mechanical Sealing Options for Long Life 101
10. Pump Operation 117
11. Impeller Modifications and Pump Maintenance 133
12. Lubrication Management 145
13. Pump Condition Monitoring : Pump Vibration, Rotor Balance,
and Effect on Bearing Life 153
14. Drivers, Couplings, and Alignment 165
15. Fits, Dimensions, and Related Misunderstandings 175
16. Using Failure Statistics and Root Cause Analysis Findings to Guide
Reliability Improvement Efforts 191
17. Repair, Replace, or Modify? 213
18. Centrifugal Pump Monitoring Strategies 231
19. Final Thoughts 249
Index 000
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