chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Classification of Pumps -- chapter 3 Concept of a Pumping System -- chapter 4 Centrifugal Pumps — Fundamentals -- chapter 5 Gear Pumps — Fundamentals -- chapter 6 Multiple-Screw Pumps -- chapter 7 Progressing Cavity (Single-Screw) Pumps -- chapter 8 Metering Pumps -- chapter 9 The Advantages of Rotary Pumps -- chapter 10 Case History #1 — Double-Suction Centrifugal Pump Suction Problems -- chapter 11 Case History #2 — Lube Oil Gear Pump: Noise and Wear Reduction -- chapter 12 Case History #3 — Progressing Cavity Pump Failures -- chapter 13 Troubleshooting “Pointers” as Given by Interviewed Pump Users and Plant Personnel -- chapter 14 Application Criteria and Specification Parameters -- chapter 15 Closing Remarks.