Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles, 5th Edition

Chapter 7. Pumps, Compressors, and Agitation Equipment

7.0 Chapter Objectives

On completion of this chapter, a student should be able to:

• Explain why it is often necessary to have a driving force to transport a fluid

• Explain why mechanical energy is supplied for horizontal flows

• Distinguish between pumps, fans, blowers, and compressors

• Explain how the compressibility of a fluid impacts the method for transporting it

• Calculate the actual (brake) and theoretical horsepower of a pump

• Calculate the electrical power needed to operate a pump

• Explain the process of cavitation and why it can be damaging to pumps

• Calculate the net positive suction head required to operate a pump

• Interpret data from a pump’s characteristic curve

• Distinguish between ...