Every operator who is responsible for monitoring critical rotating equipment will greatly benefit from this handy reference book. The goal of this book is to present proven techniques that will enable rookie and veteran operators alike to detect problems early and, we hope, eliminate major outages and/or maintenance costs. To achieve this goal we shall explain the basics of lubrication systems, bearings, drivers, seals and sealing systems, for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps as...

Choosing a centrifugal pump from the countless options available can be daunting, but someone has to make the decision. Many factors -such as the required flow, differential pressure, suction conditions, etc.- must be weighed against the capital costs and cost of energy for the pumps considered. To determine the right pump, you must consider the overall cost of ownership, which includes capital cost, operating costs, and maintenance cost. What good is a low cost pump if it is inefficient o...

Maintenance, Reliability and Troubleshooting in ROTATING MACHINERYThis broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.Rotating machinery represents a broad category of equipment, which includes pumps, compressors, fans, gas turbi...

Process machines are critical to the profitability of processes. Safe, efficient and reliable machines are required to maintain dependable manufacturing processes that can create saleable, on-spec product on time, and at the desired production rate. As the wards of process machinery, we wish to keep our equipment in serviceable condition.One of the most challenging aspects of a machinery professional or operator's job is deciding whether an operating machine should be shut down due...

Pump WisdomExplore key facets of centrifugal pump ownership, installation, operation, and troubleshootingThe Second Edition of Pump Wisdom: Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge for Operators and Specialists delivers a concise explanation of how pumps function, the design specifications that must be considered before purchasing a pump, and current best practices in lubrication and mechanical seals.Readers will encounter new ...

When I obtained my PhD in 1978, I acquired the confidence to write this book. We are a family of first generation Americans who have contributed positively to the making of this country. Three brothers fought during WWII. An additional two of us also served during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Four nephews saw action in Vietnam and in the Gulf War. None of us entered military service because we are gung ho and patriotic, we did it because we are contributors to this country we love and...

ROTATING MACHINERYThis third volume in a broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.Rotating Machinery Fundamentals and Advances represents a broad category of equipment, which includes pumps, compressors, fans, gas turbines,...

In the heart of the Australian goldfields, where fortunes were made and lost, there lived a woman with a gift for storytelling. May Wentworth, a pioneer and a writer, collected the tales of the diggers, the miners, and the settlers who had come to this harsh and unforgiving land. In Fairy Tales from Gold Lands Volume One, Wentworth brings to life the magic and wonder of the Australian bush. From the mischievous bunyip to the wise old gum tree, from the beautiful rainbow serpent to the cunn...

For the first time, music legend Rudy Pérez shares his remarkable journey from a poor refugee kid in Miami to composing the greatest hit songs on the world stage. Named the most successful Latin songwriter in history, Rudy Pérez is the creator behind some of the bestselling records of Beyoncé, Julio Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, and IL Divo.In his one-of-a-kind memoir, Rudy tells about his childhood in Cuba and the heart-gripping visits to his father in prison during the height of ...

Named a 2024 Honorable Mention Book by the Louisiana Library AssociationDuring Mardi Gras 1973, Stewart Butler (1930–2020) fell in love with Alfred Doolittle—a wealthy socialite and schizophrenic from San Francisco. Their relationship was an improbable love story that changed the course of LGBTQ+ history. With Doolittle’s money, Butler was able to retire and devote his life to political activism in the cause of queer liberation. A survivor of the horrific Up Stairs...

For over a quarter of a century, echocardiography has made an unparalleled contribution to clinical cardiology as a major tool for real-time imaging of cardiac dynamics. Echocardiography is widely used to assess cardiac function, and provides noninvasive information which is invaluable for the diagnosis of various disease states. In spite of its numerous advantages, in the clinical arena echocardiography has remained mostly qualitative and subjective. However, continued progress in our und...

A one-stop guide for public health students and practitioners learning the applications of classical regression models in epidemiologyThis book is written for public health professionals and students interested in applying regression models in the field of epidemiology. The academic material is usually covered in public health courses including (i) Applied Regression Analysis, (ii) Advanced Epidemiology, and (iii) Statistical Computing. The book is composed of 13 c...