Pumps and Pumping Machinery (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Frederick Colyer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0282607218 ISBN 13: 9780282607210

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Excerpt from Pumps and Pumping Machinery

The author does not think it necessary to enter into a history as to the first use of the ordinary pump, lift and force pumps of the usual type for domestic supply are now so well known that no notice need be taken of them. Descriptions of machinery at work, derived in most cases (except in some specially mentioned) from his own practice and experience are given. He would like it to be understood, where any data are given, especially as to the performance of machinery of any kind, that they may be taken in all cases as good average results, and not mere experiments. Dimensions are given of the leading apparatus connected with pumping machinery and plant, as well as various types of engines and boilers, to indicate to those who have not had much experience in this class of work what they should specify in stating their wants. The author hopes it may prevent in future, to some extent, the issue of the crude specifications and drawings that are too often seen, especially as they place contractors who tender for the work in an unfair position. Where so much is left to their own ideas, it necessarily follows that the tenders are very wide as to price. In the present day, when the lowest tender is usually accepted, it is necessary to have all the details of a proposed work clearly defined, especially as to the leading dimensions and way of finishing the work.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282607218
• ISBN 13: 9780282607210
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 115