Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations

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Pump(s) and piping systems (Continued)

reciprocating pumps, viscosity effect on 6. 69

regenerative pumps, viscosity effect on 6. 67

rotary pumps 6. 70

capacity ranges for 6. 54

viscosity effect on 6. 70 6. 71

selection for any system 6. 47

capacity required 6. 47

characteristics of modern pumps 6. 51

characteristics with diameter varied 6. 53

class and type 6. 49 6. 50

composite rating chart 6. 52

common error in 6. 78

liquid conditions 6. 48

rating table 6. 51

selection guide 6. 48 6. 82

suction and discharge piping arrangements 6. 11 6. 42

total head 6. 42 6. 46

variable-speed head capacity 6. 50 6. 53

selection for reduced energy cost 6. 81

best efficiency point (BEP) for 6. 83

energy efficiency pump 6. 82 6. 83

and series pump operation 6. 32

specific speed and 6. 82

specifications for operation below BEP 6. 83

selection of materials and parts 6. 47 6. 72

series installation analysis 6. 29

characteristic curves for 6. 30 6. 31

in reducing energy consumption 6. 29 6. 32

seriesed curve 6. 31 6. 32

shaft deflection and critical speed 6. 66 6. 67