ABSTRACT

Water and Wastewater Conveyance: Pumping, Hydraulics, Piping, and Valves provides fundamental, basic information on the conveyance of water and wastewater. Written in straight-forward and easy-to-understand language for professionals and non-professionals alike, it provides the techniques to assist water and wastewater operators to better understand basic pump operations and applications, maintenance regimens, and troubleshooting procedures. Addressing a multitude of water quality issues, it provides an introduction to water hydraulics, piping systems, tubes, hoses, and ancillaries as well as valves, and the maintenance requirements of each. It also discusses common operational problems and their appropriate corrective actions. Definitions of key terms and self-examination questions are provided at the end of each chapter.

part |2 pages

Section I: Water and Wastewater Sources and Characteristics

chapter 1|14 pages

Potable Water Sources

chapter 2|10 pages

Wastewater Sources and Characteristics

part |2 pages

SECTION II Pumping

chapter 3|4 pages

Pumping: Setting the Stage

chapter 4|28 pages

Basic Pumping Definitions and Calculations

chapter 5|14 pages

Centrifugal Pumps

chapter 6|22 pages

Centrifugal Pump Components

chapter 7|8 pages

Centrifugal Pump Operational Procedures

chapter 9|6 pages

Centrifugal Pump Modifications

chapter 10|8 pages

Positive Displacement Pumps

part |2 pages

SECTION III Water Hydraulics

chapter 11|14 pages

Well Systems and Pumps

chapter 12|36 pages

Water Hydraulics: What Is It?

chapter 13|8 pages

Bernoulli’s Theorem

chapter 15|10 pages

Basic Piping and Open-Channel Hydraulics

chapter 16|20 pages

Flow Measurement

part |2 pages

SECTION IV Piping

chapter 17|66 pages

Piping System Basics

part |2 pages

SECTION V Valves

chapter 18|28 pages

Flow Control Devices

part |2 pages

SECTION VI Review Questions

chapter 19|8 pages

Comprehensive Review Questions