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Bloch, Heinz P., 1933-,

Pump user's handbook : life extension / by Heinz P. Bloch & Allan R. Budris. - 3rd edtion - x, 505 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 479-487) and index.

Pump system life cycle cost reduction --
How to buy a better pump-initial cost issues --
Piping-baseplate-installation and foundation issues --
Operating efficiency improvement considerations --
Improved pump hydraulic selection extends pump life --
Improvements leading to machanical maintenance cost reductions --
Bearing in centrifugal pumps --
Mechanical seal selection and application --
Improved lubrication and lube application --
Oil mist lubrication and storage preservation --
Coupling selection guidelines --
Pump condition monitoring guidelines --
Pump types and materials --
Pump failure analysis and troubleshooting --
Shop repair and spare parts availability & procurement --
Failure statistics and component uptime improvement --summary.

ISBN: 9781439837405 (Taylor & Francis distribution : alk. paper) 0881736279 (alk. paper) 0881736287 (electronic)

LCCN: 2009049371

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Pumping machinery--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LC Class. No.: TJ900 / .B648 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 621.69 / B.H.P