Pumps and Compressors

A practical guide to the majority of pumps and compressors used in engineering applications
 
Pumps and compressors are ubiquitous in industry, used in manufacturing, processing and chemical plant, HVAC installations, aerospace propulsion systems, medical applications, and everywhere else where there is a need to pump liquids, or circulate or compress gasses. This well-illustrated handbook covers the basic function, performance, and applications for the most widely used pump and compressor types available on the market today. It explains how each device operates and includes the governing mathematics needed to calculate device performance such as flow rates and compression. Additionally, real-world issues such as cavitation, and priming are covered.
 
Pumps & Compressors is divided into two sections, each of which offers a notation of variables and an introduction. The Pumps section covers piston pumps, radial turbopumps, axial turbopumps, rotating pumps, hydraulic pumps, and pumps with driving flow. The Compressors section covers piston compressors, rotating compressors, turbo compressors, ejectors, vacuum pumps, and compressors for cooling purposes.
* A virtual encyclopedia of all pumps and compressors that describes the mechanics of all devices and the theory, mathematics, and formulas governing their function
* Allows the reader to develop the skills needed to confidently select the appropriate pump or compressor type and specification for their applications
 
Pumps & Compressors is an excellent text for courses on pumps and compressors, as well as a valuable reference for professional engineers and laymen seeking knowledge on the topic.

List of contents

Preface xv
 
Acknowledgment xvii
 
Used Symbols xix
 
About the Companion Website xxv
 
Part I Pumps 1
 
1 General Concepts 3
 
1.1 Hydrostatics 3
 
1.2 Flow 4
 
1.3 Law of Bernoulli 5
 
1.4 Static and Dynamic Pressure 5
 
1.5 Viscosity 6
 
1.6 Extension of Bernoulli's Law 11
 
1.7 Laminar and Turbulent Flow 12
 
1.8 Laminar Flow 13
 
1.8.1 Hydraulic Resistance 13
 
1.8.2 Hydraulic Diameter 14
 
1.9 Turbulent Flow 17
 
1.10 Moody's Diagram 20
 
1.11 Feed Pressure 24
 
1.11.1 Geodetic Feed Pressure 24
 
1.11.2 Static Feed Pressure 24
 
1.11.3 Manometric Feed Pressure 26
 
1.11.4 Theoretic Feed Pressure 27
 
1.12 Law of Bernoulli in Moving Reference Frames 27
 
1.13 Water Hammer (Hydraulic Shock) 28
 
1.14 Flow Mechanics 30
 
1.14.1 Hydrofoils 30
 
1.14.2 Applications 33
 
2 Positive Displacement Pumps 35
 
2.1 Reciprocating Pumps 35
 
2.1.1 Operation 35
 
2.1.2 Flow 35
 
2.1.3 Valves 37
 
2.1.4 Piston Sealing 37
 
2.1.5 Plunger Pumps 37
 
2.1.6 Hand Pump 40
 
2.1.7 Double Acting Pump 41
 
2.1.8 Membrane Pumps 42
 
2.1.9 Triplex Pumps 45
 
2.1.10 Hydrophore 45
 
2.2 Maximum Suction Head 48
 
2.2.1 Theoretical 48
 
2.2.2 Vapor Pressure 49
 
2.2.3 Velocity 50
 
2.2.4 Barometer 51
 
2.2.5 Friction 51
 
2.2.6 Acceleration 52
 
2.2.6.1 Kinematics 52
 
2.2.6.2 Dynamics 53
 
2.2.7 Air Chambers 56
 
2.2.7.1 Suction Side 56
 
2.2.7.2 Press Side 57
 
2.3 Characteristic Values 59
 
2.3.1 Manometric Feed Pressure 59
 
2.3.2 Theoretical Pressure 59
 
2.3.3 Power and Efficiency 60
 
2.3.4 Example 62
 
2.3.5 Characteristic Curve of the Pump 64
 
2.3.5.1 Characteristic of the Pipe Line 64
 
2.3.5.2 Characteristic of the Pump 64
 
2.3.5.3 Regulation 65
 
2.3.6 Conclusion 67
 
2.4 Hydraulic Pumps 69
 
2.4.1 Introduction 69
 
2.4.2 Sliding Vane Pump 69
 
2.4.3 Gear Pumps 71
 
2.4.3.1 External Toothing 71
 
2.4.3.2 Internal Toothing 73
 
2.4.4 Screw Pumps 76
 
2.4.5 Radial Plunger Pumps 78
 
2.4.6 Axial Plunger Pumps 81
 
2.5 Other Displacement Pumps 85
 
2.5.1 Lobe Pump 85
 
2.5.2 Peristaltic Pump 88
 
2.5.2.1 Properties 89
 
2.5.2.2 Applications 91
 
2.5.3 Mono Pump 91
 
2.5.4 Flex Impeller Pump 95
 
2.5.5 Side Channel Pump 97
 
3 Dynamic Pumps 103
 
3.1 Radial Turbopumps (Centrifugal Pumps) 103
 
3.1.1 General 103
 
3.1.2 Impeller Forms 103
 
3.1.2.1 Closed Impeller 103
 
3.1.2.2 Half-Open Impeller 104
 
3.1.2.3 Open Impeller 108
 
3.1.3 Velocity Triangles 108
 
3.1.4 Flow 109
 
3.1.4.1 Definition 109
 
3.1.4.2 Flow Determining Component of the Velocity 110
 
3.1.4.3 The Relative Flow 110
 
3.1.5 Static Pressure in a Closed Pump 112
 
3.1.6 Theoretical Feed Pressure 114
 
3.1.6.1 Law of Bernoulli in Rotating Frame 114
 
3.1.6.2 Discussion 114
 
3.1.6.3 Theoretical Feed Pressure 115
 
3.1.7 Diffusor 119
 
3.1.8 Influence of Vane Angle 121
 
3.1.8.1 Graphically 121
 
3.1.8.2 Analytically 122
 
3.1.9 Pump Curve 122
 
3.1.9.1 System Curve 122
 
3.1.

About the author

Marc Borremans, PhD, retired as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Erasmus University College Brussels after more than 30 years teaching pumps and compressors (among other subjects). He now runs his own consultancy, providing advice and training on computer-aided design and pumps and compressors.

Summary

A practical guide to the majority of pumps and compressors used in engineering applications

Pumps and compressors are ubiquitous in industry, used in manufacturing, processing and chemical plant, HVAC installations, aerospace propulsion systems, medical applications, and everywhere else where there is a need to pump liquids, or circulate or compress gasses. This well-illustrated handbook covers the basic function, performance, and applications for the most widely used pump and compressor types available on the market today. It explains how each device operates and includes the governing mathematics needed to calculate device performance such as flow rates and compression. Additionally, real-world issues such as cavitation, and priming are covered.

Pumps & Compressors is divided into two sections, each of which offers a notation of variables and an introduction. The Pumps section covers piston pumps, radial turbopumps, axial turbopumps, rotating pumps, hydraulic pumps, and pumps with driving flow. The Compressors section covers piston compressors, rotating compressors, turbo compressors, ejectors, vacuum pumps, and compressors for cooling purposes.
* A virtual encyclopedia of all pumps and compressors that describes the mechanics of all devices and the theory, mathematics, and formulas governing their function
* Allows the reader to develop the skills needed to confidently select the appropriate pump or compressor type and specification for their applications

Pumps & Compressors is an excellent text for courses on pumps and compressors, as well as a valuable reference for professional engineers and laymen seeking knowledge on the topic.

Product details

• Authors: M Borremans, Marc Borremans
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9781119534143
• ISBN: 978-1-119-53414-3
• No. of pages: 512
• Series: Wiley-ASME Press Series; Wiley-ASME Press Series; Wiley-Asme Press
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Maschinenbau, Pumpe, Strömungsmechanik, Mechanical Engineering, Kompressor, Fluid mechanics, Maschinenbau - Entwurf, Mechanical Engineering - Design