8 Best Books on Fluid Machinery

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Fluid Machinery, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Fluid Machinery Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Fluid Machinery below.

 
1."Pumps, Fans, Compressors" by Cherkassky V M
“Pumps, Fans, Compressors” Book Review: This book offers a detailed overview of displacement pumps, centrifugal and axial flow pumps, compressors, high vacuum pumps, and fans, and is aimed primarily at students and teachers of mechanical and chemical engineering and science. Its topics include reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, volumetric efficiency, power input and output, pulsation dampeners, system design, and more. The book also covers the selection of pumps, their types and sizes, installation, vapor contamination, the flow of gases, and the application of high vacuum pumps. In addition, it provides mathematical equations, numeric examples, graphical representations, and diagrams to enhance readers’ understanding.

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2."Fluid Movers: Pumps, Compressors, Fans and Blowers" by Matley J
“Fluid Movers: Pumps, Compressors, Fans and Blowers” Book Review: This book focuses on mechanical and chemical engineering subjects and is written in simple language. It provides practical information on different types of equipment used to move gases, liquids, and slurries, including compressors, fans, and blowers. The book covers centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, industry workhorses, and includes real-world examples, numerical problems and solutions, diagrams, and graphs to help readers better understand the subject and apply the concepts to solve critical problems.

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3."Fluid Machinery : Application, Selection, and Design" by Terry Wright and Philip Gerhart
“Fluid Machinery: Application, Selection, and Design” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to fluid mechanics, with a logical flow of information designed to make it easy for readers to understand and learn about fluid machinery application, selection, and design. It includes extensive examples and design exercises to showcase performance parameters and machine geometry. The book describes a pragmatic approach to turbomachinery application and design while examining a realistic array of difficulties and conflicting requirements. It is aimed at students, teachers, and professionals in the fields of mechanical and chemical engineering.

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4."Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Developments in Valves and Actuators for Fluid Control" by Peter Wood Bchd
“Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Developments in Valves and Actuators for Fluid Control” Book Review: This book covers the developments in valves and actuators used for fluid control, specifically in nuclear reactor technology. It discusses the importance of ideal geometrics in designing nozzles, orifices, and straight pipes to create real-world solutions to fluid control problems. The book provides numerous examples, diagrams, and graphical representations to enhance the reader’s understanding and is aimed at students and professors in the fields of mechanical, chemical, and nuclear engineering.

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5."Fluid Mechanics and Machinery" by Ramachandran S
“Fluid Mechanics and Machinery” Book Review: This book is aimed at students and teachers in the fields of mechanical and chemical engineering, providing a comprehensive overview of topics such as properties of fluids, mass density, specific weight, specific volume, specific gravity, and more. It also offers a detailed overview of fundamental topics like capillarity, hydraulic and energy gradient, laminar flow, velocity triangles, and others. The book is written in simple language and includes numerous problems and solutions, as well as real-world examples to help readers enhance their knowledge and apply it to solve real-world problems.

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6."Ninth European Fluid Machinery Congress: Applying the Latest Technology to New and Existing Process Equipment" by Institution Of Mechanical Engineers
“Ninth European Fluid Machinery Congress: Applying the Latest Technology to New and Existing Process Equipment” Book Review: This book is primarily designed for students, teachers, and professors in the field of mechanical engineering, offering a detailed overview of technology related to the design and operation of fluid machinery. It describes methods for achieving optimum availability and increased efficiency in real-world scenarios by applying the latest technology while addressing the stringent limits on the weight and volume of production equipment. The book is written in easy-to-understand language and flow and includes numerous diagrams, illustrations, and graphs.

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7."Fluid Machinery" by Dr. R N Dhar
“Fluid Machinery” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive overview of fluid machinery in simple and easy-to-understand language. The content is self-explanatory, with a large number of illustrations and worked examples. It also contains a variety of theoretical questions, both solved and unsolved, giving readers an opportunity to test their knowledge. The book is designed for students and teachers of undergraduate courses in various engineering streams, as well as professionals working in power plants.

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8."Fluid Machinery Made Easy" by Sawhney G S
“Fluid Machinery Made Easy” Book Review: The book provides a comprehensive overview of fluid machinery in an easy to understand language. It covers important concepts like hydrodynamic force, impulse turbines, reaction turbines, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, and hydraulic storage systems. It discusses the classification, construction, and efficiency of machines. It explains the concepts with use of relevant diagrams and worked out examples. The book is primarily designed for students and professors of undergraduate courses of various engineering streams especially mechanical and production engineering.

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