A Book to Buy that for the Engineer in your life

Cameron Hydraulic Data Book by CC Heald is must have reference for almost any kind of engineer.


I have had this book for several years now. I used it to help get through my PE exam as well as on a frequent basis.


The book has great examples and diagrams to explain pumps, their use and other fluid flows. The friction loss tables for pipe and pipe fittings is where I use it most as it applies to sizing pumps. Other valuable areas I have found have been around viscosity information and conversion, especially when looking at older data sheets and being familiar with some of the units that could be used. The book also contains a metric and standard set of steam tables. Those in the paper industry will also appreciate the friction loss graphs.



The book I have is dated 1977, which goes to show it is a timeless text still used today.