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Reciprocating pumps

Book ·
OSTI ID:5143944
This book is a guide to selection, operation, and maintenance of modern reciprocating pumps. Provides component-by-component breakdown of the operation of power and direct-acting pumps, and gives advantages of each in a particular application. Discusses functions, typical services, stuffing box designs, packing and plungers, operating characteristics, acceleration head, net positive suction head, auxiliary equipment, and lubricants. Illustrations and charts.
OSTI ID:
5143944
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English