Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers interested in very large pumps for water resources development projects.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in large pumping units and plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. UNIT CHARACTERISTICS, 3. BASIC EQUATIONS.

Written by an experienced engineer, this book contains practical information on all aspects of pumps including classifications, materials, seals, installation, commissioning and maintenance. In addition you will find essential information on units, manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, providing a unique reference for your desk, R&D lab, maintenance shop or library.* Includes maintenance techniques, helping you get the optimal performance out of your pump and reducing maintenance costs * Will help you to understand seals, couplings and ancillary equipment, ensuring systems are set up properly to save time and money * Provides useful contacts for manufacturers and suppliers who specialise in pumps, pumping and ancillary equipment

Introductory technical guidance for civil and environmental engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in domestic water treatment and wastewater collection and treatment. Here is what is discussed: 1. ACTIVATED SLUDGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS 2. ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT 3. AREA DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 4. DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT 5. DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION 6. DOMESTIC WATER TREATMENT 7. HYDRAULIC DESIGN DATA FOR CULVERTS 8. HYDRAULIC DESIGN OF SEWERS 9. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT 10. OILY WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT 11. DRAINAGE PIPE STRENGTH, COVER AND BEDDING 12. PRELIMINARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT 13. PRIMARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT 14. PUMPING STATIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS 15. SLUDGE HANDLING, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL 16. SMALL FLOW WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS 17. TREATED WATER STORAGE 18. WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND PUMPING.

Introductory technical guidance for civil and mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of pumping stations for water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 3. ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY 4. STATION DESIGN 5. EQUIPMENT SELECTION 6. SUMP DESIGN 7. DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENT 8. STATION AUXILIARIES 9. PLATES.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in mechanical design and construction of pumping plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. PUMPING REQUIREMENTS, 2. PUMP STATION GEOMETRY, 3. GEOMETRY CONSIDERATIONS, 4. DIVIDER WALLS, 5. SUMP LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS, 6. PREPACKAGED AND SMALL LIFT STATIONS, 7. PUMP INTAKES.