Expanded guidance on pumping machinery, with modern examples and in-depth practical detail.
This edition extends the earlier work by adding hand-power pumps and several modern pumping engines, including deep mine pumps and hydraulic systems. It pairs clear descriptions with drawings to help readers understand how different machines work and compare their performance. The text emphasizes usable information for design or tendering, with notes on parts, operation, and maintenance.
What you’ll experience
- Descriptions of hand-power and domestic pumps, plus lift and force variants.
- Insights into direct-acting steam pumps, centrifugal pumps, and pumping engines.
- Details on steam fire engines, blowing engines, and other sundry pumping machinery.
- Practical guidance on evaluating machines, together with working results and illustrations.
Ideal for readers needing a clear, practical reference on pumping machinery and its modern uses.