Contents-Review of Fluid Behavior and Characteristics. Fundamentals of Fluid Flow. Flow Measurement by Differential Flow Techniques. Positive Displacement Flowmeters. Mechanical Flowmeters. Magnetic Flow Measuring Systems. Mass Flow Measurement. Measurement of Open Channel and Sewer Flow. Appendix A: Unit Conversions. Appendix B: Solutions to Study Problems.

Aimed at the pump user, pump designer, rotating equipment engineer, and student, this book bridges the gap between scholarly texts and standard engineering design guides. It is a practical reference that presents both design and application guidelines. Partial Contents-Elements of Pump Design. Specific speed and modeling laws. Impeller design. General pump design. Volute design. Design of multi-stage casing. Double suction pumps and side suction design. NPSH. Applications. Vertical pumps. Pipeline, waterflood, and pumps. High speed pumps. Double case pumps. Slurry pumps. Hydraulic power recovery turbines. Chemical Pumps. Mechanical Design. Extending Pump Life.

This single-source reference provides up to date information on how to attain and maintain optimum performance from centrifugal pumps. Offers a "hands-on" approach towards diagnosing and solving problems that will help all the diverse users of pumps, from novices to experienced researchers. Provides: safety measures that designers of pumps/pumping systems should take to prevent problems; steps for maintenance personnel to follow when a pump has to operate under unanticipated conditions; improved understanding of how the equipment functions so that pump attendants can detect early signs of developing malfunctions; guidelines on the selection and purchase of pumps to fit specific situations; understanding of the features, materials, and workmanship of centrifugal pumps needed to improve quality control, increase efficiency and attain long-term cost savings; explanations of the causes and effects of various factors that gives readers the ability to handle the unforeseen problems that can occur.

This hands-on reference/text explains how fundamental principles underlying the behavior of fluids are applied systematically to the solution of practical engineering problems-offering the latest information and state-of-the-art analytical methods.

Offers review of state of the art numerical techniques, discussion of the formulation and computational strategy, presentation of applications in many subjects, step-by -step discussion of numerical procedures and numerous examples using algorithms to solve problems.

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This text provides a basic understanding of computer used to control industrial processes. It offers more than 25 actual commercial examples of economic gain accomplished by computer control. The book explains what functions are performed by computers, where they are used in system architectures. and how various applications can benefit organizations. (Volume in ILM Series)

Provides a comprehensive introduction to fluid mechanics. Presents the concepts in a logical format with complete word descriptions to supplement the mathematical developments. Using the control volume approach., the authors devote separate chapters to important principles of mass, momentum, and energy.

A comprehensive review of transport processes in electrolytes and membranes along with applications of thermodynamics to thermoelectric systems and ionized gas (plasma) systems. Covers kinetic equations, conservation laws, and transport coefficients for multicomponent mixtures.

A major revision of the best selling handbook providing practical data and techniques for the design, application, specification purchase and maintenance of all types of pumps. In addition to collecting and organizing today's established knowledge on pump technology, the editors also present a variety

Selection of the proper flow instrumentation is necessary for the design and operation of complex chemical reactors as well as transfers of fluids between various stages of operations. This book provides a practical reference for flow measurement and control so that process engineers and industrial researchers can choose the flow measurement tools corresponding to their needs.

Fully illustrated with diagrams, tables, and formulas, covers virtually every type of flow meter in use today, including those for heat exchangers and gaseous fuels, and laminar, magnetic and mass flow meters. Valuable information on applications and selection criteria.

Study of the theoretical aspects of fluid mechanics with an emphasis on mathematics. Covers the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and deals with applications of the fundamentals.

Written by specialists in fluid mechanics, this book contains the latest fluid mechanics measurement techniques and a comprehensive review of flow properties required for research, development, and application. Considerable material is included about laser-Doppler measurements, flow visualization, volume flow measurements, and pressure measurements as related to specific industrial application.

Requiring only an elementary knowledge of calculus and physics, this outstanding reference/text bridges the gap between the fundamentals of current mathematically oriented fluid mechanics books and the day-to-day needs of the working engineer.

If your work involves fluid sealing technology, you can't afford to be without this complete reference on the design, application, testing, and manufacture of seals and gaskets for static and dynamic fluid sealing. Included is expert guidance on materials selection, test techniques, instrumentation, and mathematical tools for making the most informed sealing decisions. You'll find information on everything from the thermodynamic life of an oil seal to applications as diverse as a gasket joint in a pipeline to a rotary shaft seal on an engine camshaft. Also provides you with numerous charts and tables on seal standards, units and conversions, properties of materials, fluid compatibility, and available computer programs.