1 Irrigation Pumping Station and Tanks......................................................... 2
1 Irrigation Pumping Station and Tanks......................................................... 2
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 2
List of Figures
List of Table
Table 1: Design Data............................................................................................................ 2
Table 2: Friction losses for fittings........................................................................................ 4
Table 3: Design Data............................................................................................................ 2
Table 4: Friction losses for fittings........................................................................................ 4
Table 5: Incoming Sewage Effluent Characteristic................................................................1
The characteristic curves of the pumps shall be chosen to cover the necessary
1.2.1Design Data
requirements in case of running these pumps in parallel at the maximum efficiency within
This report presents the Concept Master Plane design stage CMP of irrigation storage and
pumping station. The calculation and drawings have been developed based on the the working range of the pumps.
following data. The pumps shall be selected so that the total required capacity of the installation can be
Table 1: Design Data delivered with a maximum fluid level in the suction and a maximum friction on the
System Storage Flow Rate Head discharge line. The pump efficiency shall be at maximum in the average operating
Capacity Needed in conditions.
The
Network The pumping stations will probably be pumping treated effluent sewage. Therefore, Pump
types shall be selected according to the type of water flow.
Irrigation 900 m3 90 5-6 bars
The selection of the number of working pumps shall be based on many different factors,
m3/hr
like, the inlet flow capacity, station footprint, cost, availability of the pump flow range of
the pump by searching along the manufactures catalogue; generally, a minimum of 1 to 2
pumps shall be required in duty plus 1 standby.
1.2.2General Criteria
This chapter presents the main design criteria and principles applied in the study based on Pumps shall be installed on duty with similar standby pump(s). The use of similar pumps
the latest international standards and techniques for irrigation systems. Moreover, other will avoid any changes in pumping system due to the rotation of duty pumps for
aspects were considered such as public health, safety, operation and maintenance, local operational reasons.
and environmental circumstances. Driving motors power safety margins shall be considered, as there is a possibility of
fluctuating system.
The hydraulic design of the proposed project is approved by using the following codes and
references. When determining the pump operating levels in the tank, the net positive suction head
· British Standard BS. (NPSH) requirement of the pump will be considered. tank design shall also allow for
· American Standard ASTM adequate submergence and clearance between pump intakes to prevent eddy currents
· Deutsche Institute für Normug (DIN). and vortexes that could reduce pump efficiency and capacity, the available NPSH is
· International Standardization Organization (ISO). normally. NPSH available can be calculated from the following formula:
𝑁𝑃𝑆𝐻 = Pa − VP + Hs − Fs
1.2.3 Mechanical Design Criteria
Mechanical equipment shall be designed to meet the following climatic conditions: Where:
For the Tank, it is recommended to divide it into two compartment to ease repairs
cleaning and expansion.
Elbow Standard 45o bend 0.3 flap can be removed, and the valve can be cleaned.
Gate valve, fully Open 0.12 1.4 Irrigation Pump Station Components and
Layout
1.3 Valves on suction/delivery pipes The pump station comprises the following key components:
All suction and discharge pipes and valves shall be sized for the velocities in accordance 1- Irrigation Water Tank:
with the British standard or approved international standard.
The irrigation water tank is designed to accommodate a storage capacity of 900 m³,
Valves shall be installed on the suction and discharge pipes of each pump to ease the sufficient for one day of irrigation demand.
maintenance process for each pump. The tank is fully installed underground with dimensions of 12 m x 22 m x 4.5 m.
Valves with a diameter greater than 300mm shall be fitted with Actuators. When installed 3- Electrical Room:
in chambers, they could be fitted with non-rising spindle to limit the chamber height
The electrical room is sized to house the electrical panels and associated
required.
components required for the pump station operation.
The dimensions are 7.0 m x 3.0 m x 4.5 m.
The layout below illustrates the arrangement of the irrigation pump station components.
𝑁𝑃𝑆𝐻 = Pa − VP + Hs − Fs
the latest international standards and techniques for Potable water systems. Moreover,
other aspects were considered such as public health, safety, operation and maintenance,
local and environmental circumstances. Where:
The hydraulic design of the proposed project is approved by using the following codes and Pa= atmospheric pressure at liquid free surface.
references.
VP= Vapor pressure of liquid. TDH = total dynamic head.
Hs= supply liquid free surface height above the inlet of the pump impeller. Hs = Maximum Static head (at lowest pump-off elevation).
Hf = friction head.
Fs= Suction entry and friction losses.
Hm = Minor losses head.
Must Take In consideration providing for sloped side walls or fillets design to direct solids
The used formula for calculating the friction head shall be Hazen William’s equation:
towards the pump intake, thus minimize deposition.
For the Tank, it is recommended to divide it into two compartment to ease repairs
cleaning and expansion.
Where:
Table 4: Friction losses for fittings 2.3.2 Non return valves.
Non-return valves shall be of the double flange, quick action single door type, designed to
Friction losses for fittings
minimize slam on closure by means of heavy doors, fitted with an external lever and
Fitting Coefficient (k) of Friction
counterweight.
Elbow Standard 90o 0.75
Non-return valves shall be provided with covers for cleaning and maintenance without the
Elbow Long Radius 90o bend 0.4 need to remove the valve from the pipeline. The covers shall be large enough so that the
Elbow Standard 45o bend 0.3 flap can be removed, and the valve can be cleaned.
Bell mouth entry 0.1 2.4 Potable Pump Station Components and
Sudden exit 1.0
Layout
The pump station comprises the following key components:
Non- return valve 1.0
1- Potable Water Tank for option-1:
Gate valve, fully Open 0.12
The Potable water tank is designed to accommodate a storage capacity of 6910 m³,
sufficient for one day of potable water demand.
2.3 Valves on suction/delivery pipes The tank is fully installed underground with dimensions of 24m x 48 m x 8.5 m.
All suction and discharge pipes and valves shall be sized for the velocities in accordance
2 - Potable Water Tank for option-2:
with the British standard or approved international standard.
The Potable water tank is designed to accommodate a storage capacity of 13,815
Valves shall be installed on the suction and discharge pipes of each pump to ease the
m³, sufficient for two day of potable water demand.
maintenance process for each pump.
The tank is fully installed underground with dimensions of 34m x 68 m x 8.5 m.
The tentative quality of incoming sewage effluent will be as shown in the below table Trap chamber.
which is characteristics of general sewage effluent. The treated effluent generated from Screening chamber
the STP would be used for irrigation. Equalization tank and sludge holding tank.
Anoxic tank
To meet the local and international standards as show below. the treatment plant needs
Aeration tank
to achieve the following requirements –
MBR tank
Reduces BOD and SS to the required levels (minimum 10 mg/l BOD and 10 mg/l SS). Additional equipment such as pumps, blowers, screw press, and all necessary
Be cost effective.