Lobanoff V., Ross R. Centrifugal Pumps, Design & Application

2nd edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992. - 330 p.Elements of Pump DesignSystem Analysis for Pump Selection
Differential Head Required, NPSHA
Shape of Head Capacity Curve
Pump Speed
Liquid Characteristics
Viscosity
Specific Gravity
Construction
Pump Selection
Specific Speed and Modeling Laws
Definition of Pump Specific Speed and Suction Specific Speed
The Affinity Law
Specific Speed Charts
Correction for Impeller Trim
Model Law
Factoring LawsImpeller Design
Impeller Layout
Development of Impeller Profile (Plan View)
Development of Impeller End View
Impeller Inlet Angles
Development of Impeller Vane
Design Suggestions
Notation.
General Pump Design
Performance Chart
Volute Design
Types of Volute Designs
Single-Volute Casing Designs
Double-Volute Casing Designs
Double-Volute Dividing Rib (Splitter)
Triple-Volute Casings
Quad-Volute Casings, Circular-Volute Casings
General Design Considerations
The Use of Universal Volute Sections for Standard Volute Designs
The Design of Rectangular Double Volutes
The Design of Circular Volutes
General Considerations in Casing Design
Manufacturing Considerations
Casing Surface Finish
Casing Shrinkage
Conclusion, NotationDesign of Multi-Stage Casing
General Considerations in Crossover Design
Specific Crossover Designs
Crossovers with Radial Diffusing Sections
Crossovers with Diagonal Diffusing Sections
Mechanical Suggestions
Notation
Double-Suction Pumps and Side-Suction Design
Double-Suction Pump Design
Pump Casing
Double-Suction Impeller
Side Suction and Suction Nozzle Layout
Suction Layout (End View)
Suction Layout (Profile)
NPSH
Establishing NPSHA
Predicting NPSHR
Moderate Speed Pumps
Influence of Suction Specific Speed (Nss)
High Speed Pumps
Cavitation-Free NPSHR
Influence of Suction Nozzle
Influence of Liquid
Suction Piping
Effect of Viscosity
NotationApplicationsVertical Pumps (by Erik B, Fiske)
Configurations
Well Pumps
Wet Pit Pumps
Barrel-Mounted or Can-Mounted Pumps
Applications
Well Pumps
Water Well Pumps
Incline-Mounted Pumps
Cavern Pumps, Mine Dewatering Pumps
Wet Pit Pumps
Water Supply Pumps
Condenser Cooling Water Pumps
Cooling Tower Pumps
Flood Control Pumps
Transfer Pumps
Barrel-Mounted or Can-Mounted Pumps
Condensate and Heater Drain Pumps
Process Pumps
Small Boiler Feed Pumps
Cryogenic Pumps
Loading Pumps
Pipeline Booster Pumps
Design Features
The Bowl Assembly
The Column Assembly
Outer Column
Column Shaft
Shaft Enclosing Tube
The Head Assembly, Pump Vibration, References
Pipeline, Waterflood, and CO₂ Pumps
Pipeline Pumps
Condition Changes
Destaging
Bi-rotors
Slurry Pipelines
Example of Pipeline Pump Selection
Series vs. Parallel
Waterflood Pumps
CO₂ Pumps, Mechanical Seals
Horsepower Considerations
NotationHigh Speed Pumps (by Edward Gravelle)
History and Description of an Unconventional Pump Type
Terminology
Partial Emission Formulae
Specific Speed
Suction Specific Speed
Inducers
Partial Emission Design Evolution
Design Configuration Options
Other High-Speed ConsiderationsDouble-Case Pumps (by Erik B. Fiske)
Configurations
Pump Casing
Volute Casing with Opposed Impellers
Diffuser Casings with Balance Drum
Diffuser Casings with Balance Disk
Applications
Boiler
Feed Pumps
Charge Pumps
Waterflood Pumps
Pipeline Pumps
Design Features
Removable Inner Case Subassembly
Auxiliary Take-off Nozzles
Double-Suction First-Stage Impellers
Mounting of the Impellers
Impeller Wear Rings
Shaft Seals
Radial Bearings
Thrust Bearings, Baseplates and Foundations
Mounting of the Barrel
Design Features for Pumping Hot Oil with Abrasives
Double-Case Pump Rotordynamic Analysis
The Effect of Stage Arrangement on Rotordynamics
The Effect of Impeller Growth from Centrifugal Forces
Comparison of Diffuser Casingswith Volute Casings
Diffuser Casings
Volute CasingsSlurry Pumps (by George Wilson)
Slurry Abrasivity
Pump Materials to Resist Abrasive Wear
Slurry Pump Types, Specific Speed and Wear
Areas of Wear
Casing
Impeller
Wear Plates
BearingFrames, Sealing
Sump Design
Pump Drive
The Effect of Slurries on Pump Performance, Hydraulic Power Recovery Turbines (by Rolf Lmnetiurg and Richard M, Nelson)
Selection Process
Specific Speed
Net Positive Discharge Head
Power Output and Affinity Laws
Configuration
Turbine Performance Prediction
Prediction by Approximation
Prediction by Analysis
Optimizing and Adjusting Performance Characteristics
Design Features (Hydraulic and Mechanical)
Reverse-Running Pump
Turbine Design with Fixed Guide Vanes
Turbine Design with Internally and Externally Adjustable Guide Vanes
Operating Considerations
Performance Testing
Applications
Operation and Control EquipmentChemical Pumps-Metallic and Nonmetatlic (by Frederic W. Buse)
ANSI Pumps, Specifications
General Construction
Impeller
Casings
Volute
Gasketing
Flat Gasket
O-Rings
Casing Covers
Stuffing Box
Frame
Support Head
Bearing Housing, Shaft
Impeller Attachment
Bearings
Lubrication of the Bearings, Mounting the Bearing
Clamping Between the Housing and End Cover
End Cover Mount
End Sealing
Bedplates
Standard Beds
Stiit-Mounted Beds
Springs-Mounted Beds
Noncorrosive Beds
Flinger
Other Types of Chemical Pumps
Sealless Pumps
Sump Pumps
Self Priming
Nonmetallic Pumps
Armored Pump
Reinforced Composite Material Pumps
Thermosetting Polymers
Thermoplastics
Manufacturing Techniques
Compression Molding
Resin Transfer
Design Stresses
Pressure vs. Temperature
NPSHR
General Construction of Nonmetallic Pumps
Nozzle Loading
Bolting
Gaskets
Back-up Support for Bolting
Stuffing Box Area
Mechanical Seals
Impellers
Nonmetallic Immersion Sump Pumps
Driver
Level Controls
Stilling Tubes
Mounting Plates and Pit Covers
Processes
Pump Corrosion
Pump Materials
Chlorine
Sodium-Hypochtorite
Hydrochloric Acid–HCL
Sulfuric Acid–H₂SO₄
Ferrous and Ferric Chloride
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Ethylene and Propylene Glycol
Synthetic Glycerine
Corn Syrup
Dyes
Pesticides
Sodium Chlorite–NaClO₃
Pulp and Paper
Metal Finishing
Carbon Steel Pickling
Stainless Steel Pickling
Desalinization and Water Purification
Secondary Oil Recovery (Waterflood)
Mining-Copper Leaching and Uranium Solvent Extraction
Industrial Waste Treatment
Material SelectionMechanical DesignShaft Design and Axial Thrust
Shaft Design
Shaft Sizing Based on Peak Torsional Stress
Shaft Sizing Based on Fatigue Evaluation
Shaft Deflection
Key Stress
Axial Thrust
Double-Suction Single-Stage Pumps
Single-Suction Single-Stage Overhung Pumps
Multi-Stage Pumps NotationMechanical Seals (by James P. Netzel)
Theory of Operation
Design Fundamentals
Seal Leakage
Seal Wear
Classification of Seals by Arrangement
Classification of Seals by Design
Materials of Construction, Mating Ring Designs
Adaptive Hardware
Upstream Pumping
Mechanical Seals for Chemical Service
Mechanical Seals for Refinery Service
Typical Applications
Light Hydrocarbon Service
Mechanical Seal Installation and TroubleshootingVibration and Noise in Pumps (by Fred R. Szenasi)Sources of Pump Noise
Mechanical Noise Sources
Liquid Noise Sources
Causes of Vibrations
Installation/Maintenance Effects
Application
Hydraulic Effects
Half-Wave Resonance (Open-Open and Closed-Closed)
Quarter-Wave Resonance (Open-Closed)
Design/Manufacturing
Rotordynamic Analysis
Lateral Critical Speed Analysis
Seal Effects
Response to Unbalance
Acceptable Unbalance Levels
Allowable Vibration Criteria
Rotor Stability Analyses
Torsional Critical Speed Analysis
Variable Speed Drives
Diagnosis of Pump Vibration Problems
Measurement Techniques
Impact Tests
Troubleshooting, Impact Tests
Appendix. Acoustic
Velocity of LiquidsExtending Pump LifeAlignment (by Malcolm G. Murray, Jr.)
Definitions
Why Bother With Precise Alignment?
Causes of Misalignment
Management and Human Factors
Physical Factors
Pre-Alignment Steps
Methods of Primary Alignment Measurement
Methods of Calculating Alignment Movements
Jig Posts
Numerical Examples
Thermal GrowthRolling Element Bearings and Lubrication (by Heinz P. Bloch)
Friction Torque
Function of the Lubricant
Oil Versus Grease
Advantages
Disadvantages
Oil Characteristics
Viscosity
Viscosity Index
Pour Point
Flash and Fire Point
Oxidation Resistance
Emulsification
Rust Prevention
Additives
General Lubricant Considerations
Application Limits for Greases
Life-Time Lubricated, "Sealed" Bearings
Oil Viscosity Selection
Applications of Liquid Lubricants in Pumps
Oil Bath Lubrication
Drip Feed Lubrication
Forced Feed Circulation
Oil Mist Lubrication
Selecting Rolling Element Bearings for Reduced Failure Risk
Magnetic Shaft Seals in the Lubrication EnvironmentMechanical Seal Reliability (by Gordon S. Buck)
Failure Analysis
Seal Hardware Failures
Seal Failures from Installation Problems
Seal Failures Related to Pump Hardware
Seal Failures Caused by Pump Repair and installation
Seal Failures Caused by Pump Operation
Reliability