In the 21st century, the global industrial base continues to expand. Fluid handling is still at the heart of new, more complex processes and applications. Today, almost every conceivable fluid is handled in pipe during its production, processing, transportation, or utilization. In the current decade of new technologies, heat-transfer fluids from solar plants, mineral slurries, and new chemical compounds process pressures and temperature much more extreme than ever before.
Crane is pleased to offer an updated version of the book, marking the 80th anniversary of Flow of Fluids. Since the last major update of CRANE Co.’s technical paper 410, the company has added new flow control and measurement components to the document. The current 2022 edition includes a chapter titled, “Sensible Heat Transfer” Additionally, information on pumps and control valves, critical elements of fluid handling, are included, as well as Flow Meters and several additional types of valves and fittings.