Chapter 19: Process Fluid Mechanics
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The basic relationships for fluid flow—mass, energy, and force balances
The primary types of fluid flow equipment—pipes, pumps, compressors, valves
How to design a system for incompressible and compressible frictional flow of fluid in pipes
How to design a system for frictional flow of fluid with submerged objects
Methods for flow measurement
How to analyze existing fluid flow equipment
How to use the concept of net positive suction head (NPSH) to ensure safe and appropriate pump operation
The analysis of pump and system curves
How to use compressor curves and when to use compressor staging
The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the concepts needed to design piping systems, including ...
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