Hydrodynamics of pumps

"Hydrodynamics of Pumps is a reference text for pump experts and students exploring pumps and pump design"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Brennen, Christopher E. 1941-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781107002371
1107002370
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Physical Description1 online resource (xv, 270 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Cover13;
  • Contents13;
  • Preface
  • Nomenclature
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Subject
  • 1.2 Cavitation
  • 1.3 Unsteady Flows
  • 1.4 Trends in Hydraulic Turbomachinery
  • 1.5 Book Structure
  • 2 Basic Principles
  • 2.1 Geometric Notation
  • 2.2 Cascades
  • 2.3 Flow Notation
  • 2.4 Specific Speed
  • 2.5 Pump Geometries
  • 2.6 Energy Balance
  • 2.7 Noncavitating Pump Performance
  • 2.8 Several Specific Impellers and Pumps
  • 3 Two-Dimensional Performance Analysis
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Linear Cascade Analyses
  • 3.3 Deviation Angle
  • 3.4 Viscous Effects in Linear Cascades
  • 3.5 Radial Cascade Analyses
  • 3.6 Viscous Effects in Radial Flows
  • 4 Other Flow Features
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Three-Dimensional Flow Effects
  • 4.3 Radial Equilibrium Solution: An Example
  • 4.4 Discharge Flow Management
  • 4.5 Prerotation
  • 4.6 Other Secondary Flows
  • 5 Cavitation Parameters and Inception
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Cavitation Parameters
  • 5.3 Cavitation Inception
  • 5.4 Scaling of Cavitation Inception
  • 5.5 Pump Performance
  • 5.6 Types of Impeller Cavitation
  • 5.7 Cavitation Inception Data
  • 6 Bubble Dynamics, Damage and Noise
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Cavitation Bubble Dynamics
  • 6.3 Cavitation Damage
  • 6.4 Mechanism of Cavitation Damage
  • 6.5 Cavitation Noise
  • 7 Cavitation and Pump Performance
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Typical Pump Performance Data
  • 7.3 Inducer Designs
  • 7.4 Inducer Performance
  • 7.5 Effects of Inducer Geometry
  • 7.6 Analyses of Cavitation in Pumps
  • 7.7 Thermal Effect on Pump Performance
  • 7.8 Free Streamline Methods
  • 7.9 Supercavitating Cascades
  • 7.10 Partially Cavitating Cascades
  • 7.11 Cavitation Performance Correlations
  • 8 Pump Vibration
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Frequencies of Oscillation
  • 8.3 Unsteady Flows
  • 8.4 Rotating Stall
  • 8.5 Rotating Cavitation
  • 8.6 Surge
  • 8.7 Auto-Oscillation
  • 8.8 Rotor-Stator Interaction: Flow Patterns
  • 8.9 Rotor-Stator Interaction: Forces
  • 8.10 Developed Cavity Oscillation
  • 8.11 Acoustic Resonances
  • 8.12 Blade Flutter
  • 8.13 Pogo Instabilities
  • 9 Unsteady Flow in Hydraulic Systems
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Time Domain Methods
  • 9.3 Wave Propagation in Ducts
  • 9.4 Method of Characteristics
  • 9.5 Frequency Domain Methods
  • 9.6 Order of the System
  • 9.7 Transfer Matrices
  • 9.8 Distributed Systems
  • 9.9 Combinations of Transfer Matrices
  • 9.10 Properties of Transfer Matrices
  • 9.11 Some Simple Transfer Matrices
  • 9.12 Fluctuation Energy Flux
  • 9.13 Non-Cavitating Pumps
  • 9.14 Cavitating Inducers
  • 9.15 System with Rigid Body Vibration
  • 10 Radial and Rotordynamic Forces
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Notation
  • 10.3 Hydrodynamic Bearings and Seals
  • 10.4 Bearings at Low Reynolds Numbers
  • 10.5 Annulus at High Reynolds Numbers
  • 10.6 Squeeze Film Dampers
  • 10.7 Turbulent Annular Seals
  • 10.8 Labyrinth Seals
  • 10.9 Blade Tip Rotordynamic Effects
  • 10.10 Steady Radial Forces
  • 10.11 Effect of Cavitation
  • 10.12 Centrifugal Pumps
  • 10.13 Moments and Lines of Action
  • 10.14 Axial Flow Inducers
  • Bibliography
  • Index.