The Interaction Between Geometry and Performance of a Centrifugal Pump

The design of hydraulic machinery in general, and of centrifugal pumps in particular has been and still is essentially empirical. It has been the author's desire at the conclusion of his professional activity to leave behind a document describing at least part of the experience gained over the years in pump design and to offer firm design guidelines to aid the younger designers entering the field of hydraulic design. It is the author's firm conviction that a great deal of improvements can be introduced in the field of hydraulic design. The author hopes that the book shows the direction in which the efforts should be extended to convert what has to date been an art rather than a science into a modern and exciting field of activity.