$353.49
Author: Jones PE DEE Garr M.
Brand: Butterworth-Heinemann
Edition: 3
Number Of Pages: 1104
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Product Description
Pumping Station Design, 3rd edition is an essential reference for all professionals. From the expert city engineer to the new design officer, this book assists those who need to apply the fundamentals of various disciplines and subjects in order to produce a well-integrated pumping station which is reliable, easy to operate and maintain, and free from design mistakes. The depth of experience and expertise of the authors, contributors, and peers reviewing the content, as well as the breadth of information, is unparalleled–making this the only book of its kind.
* An award-winning reference work that has become the standard in the field
* 60% of the material has been updated to reflect current standards and changes in practice since the book was last published in 1998
* New material added to this edition includes: the latest design information, the use of computers for pump selection, extensive references to Hydraulic Institute Standards, and much more.
A Sample Table Inside Pumping Station Design, 3rd Edition:Specialties and Disciplines in the Design of Pumping Stations Specialty Approximage percentage of design costs Planning and water resources management 5-15 Surveying 0.5-1 Foundation and soils engineering 2-10 Hydraulic engineering 5-15 Analysis for transients 0-2 Structural engineering 20-35 Civil and mechanical engineering 15-40 Electrical engineering 10-30 Instrumentation engineering 2-5 Architecture 0.5-2 Specifications and contract administration 5-10 Construction engineering 15-50 Start-up, operations, and checkout 5-20
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Review
“A unique and comprehensive text that should find a place on the bookshelf of all concerned with pumping facilities…a truly excellent publication.” –World Pumps
“Practitioners in any discipline related to pumping station design should henceforth be compelled to read this book.” –The Institute of Water and Environmental Management
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Fully updated edition of the 1989 winner of the Excellence Award from the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers
From the Back Cover
• Winner of the 1989 Excellence Award from the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers.
• Multi-contributed, expert advice from the most recognized engineers, consultants and academics
• Fully-integrated, essential reference
• Updates include extensive references to Hydraulic Institute Standards, the latest design information, and the use of computers for pump selection
The third edition of Pumping Station Design continues the award-winning tradition of previous editions. Written by 44 authors with expert input from 141 other contributors for manufacturers, utility managers, design engineers environmental engineers and all involved in the design of pumping stations, this book provides expert information. Understanding is given to the various disciplines important to the design and execution of reliable, easy to operate, low maintenance pumping stations. The depth of experience and expertise of the contributors and editors is unparalleled making this book the standard guide for the implementation of a well-integrated pumping station design.
Praise for previous editions….
“The reviewer salutes the editor-in-chief, the co-editors, and the many contributors for their effort in preparing a book that contains a great wealth of knowledge of direct importance for pumping station design.” – Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, August 2000
“A unique and comprehensive text that should find a place on the bookshelf of all concerned with pumping facilities…a truly excellent publication.” – World Pumps
“Practitioners in any discipline related to pumping station design should henceforth be compelled to read this book.” – The Institute of Water and Environmental Management Journal
Release Date: 06-08-2008
Package Dimensions: 46x261x2377
