Radial, mixed and axial-flow pumps: Introduction, amendment A

This Data Item is available as part of the ESDU Sub-series on Fluid Mechanics Internal Flow. Background information intended to guide the nonspecialist in the selection of an appropriate type of pump, for writing its specification, and for the appraisal of tenders is provided. Sections on pump performance characteristics, illustrations of typical configurations, features of national and international standards on pumps and on calculation of system requirements are included. An extensive section on matching the pump to the system includes guidance on multipump operation and on waterhammer calculations.