8The VPRS Standard brings additional value and benefits provided by other known pump standards, such as those established by Hydraulic Institute, ANSI, API, PIP, and other specifications. Jointly, these provide pump users information beneficial for young engineers entering the industry, as well as for the old-timers who can compare the recommendations presented in this book to their own practices and approaches, thus enhancing the state of the art of pumps repairs and upgrades, reducing cost, and improving equipment reliability. It is written in an easy-to-follow language, a "people-speak" narrative, with practical, real-life examples, and procedures to follow during various repair levels a Repair or Upgrade job shop performs. Also, the Standard kicks off with a real-life story, making it possible for the repair professional to relate to their own problems and challenges and see what other people find in their own experiences. The World of Ideas Publishing, with Vertical Pumps Repair Standard, Chief Editor Dr. Lev Nelik, P.E. Vertical Pumps Repair Standards, Rev. 1B Advisory Committee Chairman Pumping Machinery, LLC www.PumpingMachinery.com DrPump@PumpingMachinery.com October 2022