Product Description

Pull up what you need to know

Pumps and hydraulic equipment are now used in more facets of industry than ever before. Whether you are a pump operator or you encounter pumps and hydraulic systems through your work in another skilled trade, a basic knowledge of the practical features, principles, installation, and maintenance of such systems is essential. You'll find it all here, fully updated with real-world examples and 21st-century applications.
* Learn to install and service pumps for nearly any application
* Understand the fundamentals and operating principles of pump controls and hydraulics
* Service and maintain individual pumping devices that use smaller motors
* See how pumps are used in robotics, taking advantage of hydraulics to lift larger, heavier loads
* Handle new types of housings and work with the latest electronic controls
* Know the appropriate servicing schedule for different types of pumping equipment
* Install and troubleshoot special-service pumps

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59643 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780764571169
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From the Back Cover
Pull up what you need to know

Pumps and hydraulic equipment are now used in more facets of industry than ever before. Whether you are a pump operator or you encounter pumps and hydraulic systems through your work in another skilled trade, a basic knowledge of the practical features, principles, installation, and maintenance of such systems is essential. You'll find it all here, fully updated with real-world examples and 21st-century applications.

• Learn to install and service pumps for nearly any application
• Understand the fundamentals and operating principles of pump controls and hydraulics
• Service and maintain individual pumping devices that use smaller motors
• See how pumps are used in robotics, taking advantage of hydraulics to lift larger, heavier loads
• Handle new types of housings and work with the latest electronic controls
• Know the appropriate servicing schedule for different types of pumping equipment
• Install and troubleshoot special-service pumps

About the Author
Rex Miller was a Professor of Industrial Technology at The State University of New York, College at Buffalo for more than 35 years. He has taught at the technical school, high school, and college level for more than 40 years. He is the author or co-author of more than 100 textbooks ranging from electronics through carpentry and sheet metal work. He has contributed more than 50 magazine articles over the years to technical publications. He is also the author of seven civil war regimental histories.

Mark Richard Miller finished his BS in New York and moved on to Ball State University, where he earned a master’s degree, then went to work in San Antonio. He taught high school and finished his doctorate in College Station, Texas. He took a position at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas, where he now teaches in the Industrial Technology Department as a Professor and Department Chairman. He has co-authored 11 books and contributed many articles to technical magazines. His hobbies include refinishing a 1970 Plymouth Super Bird and a 1971 Road-runner.

Harry L. Stewart was a professional engineer and is the author of numerous books for the trades covering pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid power.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Books on Pumps. One of the Best out there.
I will recommend this book on pumps on anyone that works at a petroleum refinery, petro chemical plant, and chemical plant. The book has different kinds of pumps, that are used in the industry and gives very good explanations and details on the pumps being explained. Very valuable book and reference on different pumps that are used in refineries, petro chemical plants, chemical plants, and any other industry, that uses pumps. Highly recommend this book.

Pump report
An excellent general book coverng information pump users would do well to learn!

Good general pump book
This book gives a very good general overview of pumps and hydraulics. It has a lot of great diagrams and photos to aid in explaining the topics and their applications. If you want to understand more than just a pump curve or cut sheet and further understand the components and technical aspects of what you spec as a designer or engineer, I would recommend this book.