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    This document discusses various topics related to pumps and pumping systems including: 1. It provides definitions and explanations of terms related to centrifugal pumps, systems, motors, seals, valves, and troubleshooting. 2. Various pump components, configurations, and system characteristics are described such as mechanical seals, diffusers, bearings, valves, head curves, and temperature effects. 3. A systematic approach to troubleshooting centrifugal pumps involving field data collection and analysis is outlined.

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    Index 917

    Suspended solids, 24 inadequate flow considerations, 275–276


    Synchronous motor mechanical problems, 276–277
    alternating current, 859, 860f motor overload, 277
    application, 883t, 886 pump failure, 269–274
    Systematic approach reciprocating pumps, 399
    field data performance test, 286f systematic approach, 278–288
    specific gravity temperature correction, True vapor pressure (TVP), 35–36
    287f Tuned-acoustical filter, 381–382f, 387
    to troubleshooting centrifugal pumps, Turbine pumps, 144
    278–288, 284f Turbocharged diesel engine, 863f
    System friction, 98–103 Turning vanes, 547
    System head curves Two-screw rotary pump, 427, 429f, 432,
    centrifugal pumps, 92–98, 96f 436–437
    cutoff point, 105–106
    operating point, 103–105, 106f U
    system friction, 98–103
    Unbalanced mechanical seal, 180, 181f
    System resistance curve, 502–504, 503f
    Unstable head-capacity curve, 88–89, 89f
    Utility costs, drivers, 874–875
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    Tandem mechanical seal, 182, 182–183f, 184 V
    Temperature, 15 Vacuum service, 54, 433
    centrifugal pumps, 234–236 Valves, 708. See also specific valves
    rise, 72–73, 73f chambers, 400
    Theoretical lift, 20, 23f friction loss in, 103
    Thermal distortion, 273, 276f guard and seat materials, 745t
    Thermally distressed surface, 273, 280f materials, 713, 714t
    Thermography, 290 reciprocating pumps, 356–359, 357–358f
    Three-phase motors, 859 spring materials, 745t
    Three-screw rotary pump, 427–429, 432, 438 types, 708–713, 709–712f
    Throttle bushing, 183–184 upgrades, 759–760
    Throttling valve, 76 velocity, 713–714
    Thrust bearing system, 566 Vane
    button-type tilting-pad, 570f centrifugal pumps, 156–158
    components, 569f diffusers, 587, 589f
    flat plate, 567 rotary pumps, 431
    Kingsbury, 567–568, 572f Vapor lock, 77
    Tie rod, reciprocating pumps, 349 Vapor pressure, 23, 35–37, 37f, 69–71, 72f
    Titanium, 223 Variable portion, 98
    Topping turbine. See Noncondensing steam Variable recirculation, 138
    turbine Variable speed, 142–143, 143f, 619–621,
    Total compression ratio, 493 623f, 720–721
    Total developed head (TDH), 83–84 Variable suction conditions, 138–139
    Total dynamic head (TDH), 31–32 Variable volume clearance pocket
    Totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) small (VVCP), 718–720, 719–720f
    induction motor, 858f Velocity head, 15, 27–28, 28t, 83
    Toxic fluid considerations, 237 Vertical centrifugal pumps
    Troubleshooting multistage
    centrifugal pumps, 263–268t barrel pump, 259–260, 260f

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