Alfa Laval Pump Handbook

Alfa Laval has published a new edition of its Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality and in-depth guidelines for sizing and selecting the right pump type for optimum efficiency. It also includes real-life examples.

The first edition of the Alfa Laval Pump Handbook was published 25 years ago. The book has served as a reference to technicians in the operation of fluid handling processes.

Over the years, the handbook has gone through minor revisions, and in 2023, a major overhaul was undertaken to make the handbook up to date on the most recent technologies.

The authors of the book are all experienced pump engineers with extensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience from pump installations and training of technical staff in fluid handling industries.

Available for download from Alfa Laval’s website, the handbook contains a series of videos on, for instance, pump functionality, troubleshooting and maintenance guidelines. The main chapters comprise: Basic theory on pumping applications; Pump types for different applications; Pump sizing for maximum efficiency; Pump specification; Pump motors; Troubleshooting; and Technical data and formulas.