Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The engineer designing a fluid system has to decide how flow is to be provided, which almost invariably means deciding what type and size pump is necessary to overcome the system resistance to flow. In chosing a pump for a given application, the engineer must also define the duty, the type of materials to be used, and how the pump is to be driven.

An Introductory Guide to Pumps and Pumping Systems is designed to give an understanding of the types of pumps available, their operating principles, and the way they interact, along with the necessary background to enable the engineer to assess information from the manufacturers and to make useful contribution to technical discussions.

The approach used assumes some basic knowledge of fluid mechanics, but deals with all the essential equations in context, and it is intended that the information, while concise, is complete enough for the engineer.

An Introductory Guide to Pumps and Pumping Systems can be strongly recommended to practising engineers and technicians in industry, to design engineers and those responsible for specifying plant, to consultants, researchers, teachers, and students.