Water and Wastewater Conveyance

Pumping, Hydraulics, Piping, and Valves
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4987-7172-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 446 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 798 g

Water and Wastewater Conveyance: Pumping, Hydraulics, Piping, and Valves provides fundamental, basic information on the conveyance of water and wastewater. Written in straight-forward and easy-to-understand language for professionals and non-professionals alike, it provides the techniques to assist water and wastewater operators to better understand basic pump operations and applications, maintenance regimens, and troubleshooting procedures. Addressing a multitude of water quality issues, it provides an introduction to water hydraulics, piping systems, tubes, hoses, and ancillaries as well as valves, and the maintenance requirements of each. It also discusses common operational problems and their appropriate corrective actions. Definitions of key terms and self-examination questions are provided at the end of each chapter.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Spellman, Frank R

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Wasserversorgung, Wasseraufbereitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Water & Wastewater Sources and Characteristics. Potable Water Sources. Wastewater Sources and Characteristics. Pumping. Introduction. Basic Pumping Calculations. Centrifugal Pumps. Well Pumping. Water Hydraulics. Water Hydraulics Introduction. Piezometric Surface & Bernoulli’s Theorem. Well & Wet Well Hydraulics. Basic Piping Hydraulics. Flow Measurement. Water & Wastewater Conveyance. Delivering the Lifeblood of Civilization. Metallic Piping. Nonmetallic Piping. Tubing. Industrial Hoses. Piping Systems: Protective Devices. Piping Ancillaries. Valves. Valves Introduction. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Frank R. Spellman, PhD, is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He is the author of more than 90 books covering topics in environmental science and occupational health, and has been cited in more than 450 publications. Dr. Spellman holds a BA in public administration, a BS in business management, an MBA, and both an MS and a PhD in environmental engineering.