Explore key facets of centrifugal pump ownership, installation, operation, and troubleshooting

The 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.

This new edition also contains new startup and surveillance tips for pump operators, as well as repair versus replacement or upgrade considerations for maintenance decision-makers, new condition monitoring guidance for centrifugal pumps, and expanded coverage of operator best practices.

Read Pump Wisdom: Chapter 14: Drivers, Couplings and Alignment (Excerpt)

Chapter 15: Fits, Dimensions and Related Misunderstanding (Excerpt)

Low incremental cost of better pumps
On average, a significantly more reliable pump costs 20% more that its “bare necessity” counterpart. Upgrading during the next repair event is likewise estimated to cost about 20-30% of a “bare necessity” repair.