1996. Contents:
Nomenclature
Introduction
1. The Valve (Gate)
2. The Pump
3. The Booster
4. Inertia
5. An Optimum Pump Location
6. The Non-retu Valve (check valve)
7. Non-retu Valve as a Protection Method
8. The Complex System
9. The Separation Problem
10. The Non-elastic Conduit
11. The High Point
12. Fire protection
13. The Plumbing Problem
14. Structural Interaction
15. The Open Surge Tank
16. The One-way Surge Tank
17. The Pressure Reducing Valve
18. The Resonance Problem
19. Series Pumping
20. Compounding of Pipes - System Alteatives
21. The Impact of Waves - Coastal Defence Problem
22. The Air Vessel
23. A Hydroelectric Example
24. Expansion Loops (Lyres)
25. Dead End
26. Cooling Water Systems
27. Sewage Pumping
28. Blowdown from High-Temperature/Pressure Systems
29. Classification Discussion
Appendix 1 Liquid and Material Properties
Appendix 2 Data File for Complex Network Example
References
Index