Spellman Water and Wastewater Conveyance

Pumping, Hydraulics, Piping, and Valves
Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4987-7173-3
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 445 Seiten

This book will examine the fundamental principles of water and wastewater conveyance. It will provide techniques to assist water and wastewater professionals to better understand basic pump operations and applications, maintenance regimens, and troubleshooting procedures. The book will address water quality issues; provide an introduction to water hydraulics, piping systems, tubes, hoses, and ancillaries as well as valves; include the maintenance requirement of each; discuss common operational problems and appropriate corrective actions. It will contain definitions of key terms and self-examination questions at the end of each chapter.

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.