Masterfully practical guidance on pumping machinery for mining, water supply, and civil engineering.
This edition presents Henry Davey’s foundational work on the principles, construction, and application of pumping machinery, with clear illustrations and real-world examples.
This comprehensive reference covers non-rotative and rotative engines, valve gears, water‑pressure pumping, and the economics of pumping plants. It links theory to practice, showing how pumps and engines are designed, tested, and operated in field settings.
- Foundational explanations of engine types, valve gears, and performance concepts.
- Practical details on installing, operating, and maintaining pumping machinery.
- Illustrations, diagrams, and case studies from mining, town water supply, and drainage work.
- Guidance on evaluating efficiency, load, and trial results for real-world projects.
Ideal for engineers, draughtsmen, and students seeking a durable, hands-on reference on pumping systems and their applications.