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Rayner, R., ed. 1995. Pump Users Handbook. Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier Advanced Technology.
As the title suggests, this work is very applications-oriented. Criteria for pump selection
are covered as well as for installation, testing, and start-up. Different types of pumps and
drives are documented, followed by various pumping applications.
Rishel, J. B., T. H. Durkin, and B. L. Kincaid. 2006. HVAC Pump Handbook, 2nd ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill. Covers all aspects of HVAC pumps and pumping. Includes design basics,
selection criteria, installation and operation, performance issues and measures, and the use
of pumps in open and closed HVAC cooling systems and in HVAC hot water systems.
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