Metering Pump Handbook

An outstanding reference, the Handbook is designed for metering pump designers, and engineers working in all industries. Easily accessible information includes: fundamentals of metering pump operation, principles of pump and piping system design, guidelines for selection pump construction materials, procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance of metering pumps, and general formulas, tables, charts, and pumping system layouts.

Presents the basic principles of the positive displacement pump. Develops in-depth analysis of the design of reciprocating metering pumps and their piping systems. Demonstrates the practical implementation of these concepts through examples of actual pump applications.

Preface

Part 1 : Design Principles
Chapter 1 : What is a Metering Pump?
Chapter 2 : Power End Mechanisms
Chapter 3 : Packings and Diaphragms
Chapter 4 : Valving
Chapter 5 : Lubrication
Chapter 6 : Control Mechanisms
Chapter 7 : Multihead Pumps
Chapter 8 : Pump Drivers and Couplings

Part 2 : Operating Principles
Chapter 9 : Metering Pump Characteristics and Performance
Chapter 10 : Noise
Chapter 11 : Driver Power and Performance
Chapter 12 : Testing

Part 3 : Selection
Chapter 13 : Fluid Analysis
Chapter 14 : Materials of Construction
Chapter 15 : Environment
Chapter 16 : Safety
Chapter 17 : Special Considerations
Chapter 18 : Process of Selection
Chapter 19 : Typical Applications

Part 4 : System Design
Chapter 20 : Design of Metering Pump Systems
Chapter 21 : The Piping System

Part 5 : Maintenance
Chapter 22 : Maintenance
Chapter 23 : Troubleshooting

Appendix
Corrosion Guide
Bibliography
Index