Water and Wastewater Conveyance ─ Pumping, Hydraulics, Piping, and Valves

This book will examine the fundamental principles of water and wastewater conveyance. It will provide techniques to assist water and wastewater professionals to better understand basic pump operations and applications, maintenance regimens, as well as troubleshooting procedures. The book will also address water quality issues as well as providing an introduction to water hydraulics, piping systems, tubes, hoses, and ancillaries as well as valves; including the maintenance requirement of each, common operational problems, and appropriate corrective actions. It will contain definitions of key terms and self-examination questions at the end of each chapter.

Frank R. Spellman, PhD, is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He is the author of more than 90 books covering topics in environmental science and occupational health, and has been cited in more than 450 publications. Dr. Spellman holds a BA in public administration, a BS in business management, an MBA, and both an MS and a PhD in environmental engineering.