Contaminants are unwanted influences that can destroy the integrity of fluid systems.
Unless these contaminants are controlled, few if any, fluid systems ever achieve their intended purpose, let alone attain their expected service life. Therefore, the objective of this book is to serve as a reference and guide to practicing engineers, technicians, and operators who must design, maintain, and operate fluid-dependent systems. With this purpose in mind, the organization of this book reflects a logical development of facts and concepts, moving from contaminant identification, analysis, exclusion, and removal to component contaminant sensitivity and compatibility. In addition, literally hundreds of illustrations help the reader grasp the subject. Instead of mathematical formulae, nomographs and coordinate charts are used to enhance the reader's ability to capture the concepts discussed and apply the information to practical problems.