A survey of leak-free centrifugal and positive displacement pumps -- Properties and design criteria for magnetic drives on pumps -- Zero-leakage pumps equipped with permanent magnetic drive -- Leak-free centrifugal pumps in plastic -- Canned-motor pumps : an important contribution to leakage-free operation -- Standardized chemical pump with canned motor in flameproof enclosures -- Canned motor and magnetic drive systems : a comparison -- Reciprocating metering pumps in leak-free design -- Leakage-free metering of fluids in fully automated processes -- Process diaphragm pumps -- Diaphragm compressors -- Liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors with magnetic drive -- Leak-proof Roots vacuum pumps.

As environmental legislation concerning leaks and emissions tightens this practical reference manual is a must for all those involved with systems using leak-free (or seal-less) pumps or compressors. This handbook will enable you to understand the various designs and properties of leak-free pumps and select the right pump or compressor to ensure leak free systems whatever the application.

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

A practical account of pumping, starting with basics and providing a detailed but accessible understanding of all aspects of the pumping process and what can go wrong with it. (Midwest).

This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors, including compressor performance, operation, and problem awareness. In reading this book readers will learn what is needed to select, operate, and troubleshoot compressors. Complete with real-life case histories, the book demonstrates investigative techniques for identifying and isolating various contributing causes, including design deficiencies, manufacturing defects, adverse environmental conditions, operating errors, and intentional or unintentional changes of the machinery process that usually precede failure.

This text explains just how and why the best-of-class pump users are consistently achieving superior run lengths, low maintenance expenditures and unexcelled safety and reliability. Written by practicing engineers whose working career was marked by involvement in pump specification, installation, reliability assessment, component upgrading, maintenance cost reduction, operation, troubleshooting and all conceivable facets of pumping technology, this text describes in detail how to accomplish best-of-class performance and low life cycle cost.