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In Chapter 2 we discussed the performance characteristics of centrifugal pumps and their importance for selecting the proper pump for a given duty. These characteristics are usually determined on the basis of tests performed by the manufacturer during the development stage of a given unit. However, to be of real value to a pump user, such tests must be carried out correctly. Otherwise, the pump user my be confronted with very unpleasant surprises.

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Yedidiah, S. (1996). Testing. In: Centrifugal Pump User’s Guidebook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1217-8_12

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