Notes on Hydraulics: A Pocket Book of Useful Data for Engineers, Architects, Factory Managers, Fire Insurance Inspectors and Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ira J. Owen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267870639 ISBN 13: 9780267870639

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Compact data guide for hydraulic systems and fire pumps you can trust

This pocket reference collects practical tables, notes, and data for engineers, architects, factory managers, and students working with pumps, hydraulics, and fire protection equipment. It emphasizes usable design guidance, performance data, and standard configurations you will encounter in real projects.

The book focuses on the hands-on side of hydraulics: how to connect power to pumps, what gear arrangements are common, and how to select components that stand up to shocks and frequent use. It presents design principles, lubrication considerations, and safety factors to help you plan reliable pumping systems and sprinkler installations.

• Quick access to pump types and performance data, including rotary and centrifugal fire pumps.
• Guidance on power connections, gearing options, and clutch considerations for safe operation.
• Practical notes on construction strength, lubrication, and safeguarding against failures.
• Examples and tables drawn from maker catalogs to support real‑world sizing and selection.

Ideal for readers building, maintaining, or inspecting hydraulic systems, water supply setups, or fire protection equipment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267870639
• ISBN 13: 9780267870639
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 435