A practical reference for civil engineers and designers, Pumps and Pumping Machinery offers clear, workmanlike guidance on selecting and applying pumps, engines, and boilers.
This edition emphasizes reliable data and real-world results, helping readers specify leading dimensions and finishes with confidence.
The book presents a pragmatic approach to lifting and force pumps, air pumps, blowing engines, and related equipment. It blends practical descriptions with actual examples from established work, focusing on dependable performance and straightforward, compact explanations.
• Learn how three-throw and other lift pumps are built, operated, and sized for common head heights
• Discover design considerations for air pumps, exhaust systems, blowing engines, and gas-exhaust devices
• See practical guidance on engine houses, boiler rooms, and the layout of pumping plants
• Review tables, drawings, and data that illustrate real-world performance and reliable dimensions
Ideal for readers of engineering specifications, contracting planning, and those specifying pumping works for towns and industrial sites.