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Proper Sizing Critical to Utility Operations
Author(s) -
Alleman Paul M.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1999.tb02188.x
Subject(s) - sizing , gallon (us) , head (geology) , process engineering , environmental science , power (physics) , hydraulic head , power loss , engineering , computer science , automotive engineering , marine engineering , electrical engineering , waste management , geology , chemistry , voltage , geotechnical engineering , physics , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics , geomorphology
This article discusses the importance of properly sizing a pump. Topics covered include: required gallons per minute; total dynamic head; water quality and source; type of electrical power available; size and configuration of the pipe system; friction loss; pump curves; and, types of water system pumps.