Difference between revisions of "Chapter Six: Pumping Systems"

From Ministry of Water DCOM Manual
Line 1: Line 1:
 
=Chapter Six: Pumping Systems=
 
=Chapter Six: Pumping Systems=
  
== 1.1 Introduction ==
+
== INTRODUCTION ==
  
This section describes the water supply pumping systems. Brief presentation of types of pumps are provided. Also, it describes how to design and select pumps for a water supply system. Lastly, it gives key considerations in their installation. It is important to understand the different types of pumps, design procedures, source of pumping power, motor starting, machine protections and economics of electric power systems. However, more details on pump types and their functioning are given in Appendix E.
+
This section describes the water supply pumping systems. A brief presentation
 +
of types of pumps is provided. It describes how to design and select pumps for
 +
a water supply system. Lastly, it gives key considerations of their installation.
 +
It is important to understand the different types of pumps, design procedures,
 +
sources of pumping power, motor starting, machines protection and economics
 +
of electric power systems. More details on pump types and their functioning are
 +
given in Appendix E.
  
== 1.2 Rationale ==
+
==RATIONALE ==
The main goal of any pumping plant and pumping system is to lift water from a lower to a higher level.
+
The main goal of any water pumping plant and pumping system is to lift water
 +
from a lower to a higher level.
  
== 1.3 Common Types of Pumps used in water supply ==
+
==COMMON TYPES OF PUMPS USED IN WATER SUPPLY ==
There are two main pump types used in the water supply projects which are different in design and application. Table 6.1 shows the most commonly used pump types. Further details of each type of pumps can be seen in Appendix E of this DCOM manual.
+
There are two main types of pumps used in water supply projects. The pumps
 +
are different in design and application. Table 6.1 shows the most commonly used
 +
pump types. Further details of each type of pump can be seen in Appendix E of
 +
this DCOM manual.
  
=== Table 6.1: Most Commonly Used Pump Types ===
+
[[Image:Table6.1.JPG|649px|link=Chapter_Six:_Pumping_Systems]] <br>
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
!Main Types !! Sub-types !! Specific types
 
|-
 
| Rotordynamic || Centrifugal|| Single-stage
 
|-
 
|  ||  || Multi-stage shaft driven
 
|-
 
|  ||  ||Multi-stage submersible
 
|-
 
|  || Peripheral || Axial flow
 
|-
 
|  ||  || Mixed flow
 
|-
 
|  || || Turbine
 
|-
 
|  || || Submersible
 
|-
 
| Positive displacement || Reciprocating || Suction (shallow well)
 
|-
 
|  ||  || Lift (deep well)
 
  
|-
+
== PUMPING SYSTEM SETUP ==
|  || Rotary || Helical Rotor
+
When setting up a pumping system, carefully calculate the driver Horsepower
|}
+
(HP) required based on the flow data, pressure and efficiency of the pump. Check
(Source: Modified from Uganda water design manual 2013)
+
the pump RPM and drive RPM and select the proper size pulleys to achieve the
 
+
desired flow. Review the maximum horsepower per belt to assure that the pump
== 1.4 Pumping System Setup ==
+
receives adequate power to deliver the desired flow. The correct belt length and
When setting up the pumping system, carefully calculate the driver Horse Power (HP) required based on the data on the flow, pressure and efficiency of the pump. Check the pump RPM and drive RPM and select the proper size pulleys to achieve the desired flow. Review the maximum horsepower per belt to assure that the pump receives adequate power to deliver the desired flow. The correct belt length and centre distance must be established to achieve the proper HP. If in doubt, consult your pump and/or drive supplier for their recommendations.
+
centre distance must be established to achieve the proper HP. If in doubt, consult
 
+
your pump and/or drive supplier for their recommendations.
== 1.5 Source of Pumping Power ==
 
The different types of power sources commonly used for water supply pumps include:
 
  
 +
== SOURCE OF PUMPING POWER ==
 +
The different types of power sources commonly used for water supply pumps
 +
include:<br>
 
* Electrical grid power  
 
* Electrical grid power  
 
* Diesel/gasoline generators and engines
 
* Diesel/gasoline generators and engines
Line 51: Line 41:
 
* Wind Energy
 
* Wind Energy
 
 
The choice of pumping energy depends on several factors namely:
+
The choice of pumping energy depends on several factors namely:<br>
 
 
 
* Availability of and proximity to grid power,
 
* Availability of and proximity to grid power,
 
* Capital costs of the alternatives,
 
* Capital costs of the alternatives,
 
* Operational costs of the alternatives.
 
* Operational costs of the alternatives.
  
In Tanzania when deciding on the pumping energy, grid power is considered as the basic source in the sense that when available it becomes the 1st choice. It is only when the grid source is too far from the pumping point that the other sources are considered. The three alternatives to grid power namely diesel/petrol/natural gas/biogas generators or engines have both positives and negatives. In the following subchapters each alternative shall be discussed.
+
In Tanzania when deciding on water pumping energy, grid power is considered
 +
as the basic source in the sense that when available it becomes the 1st choice. It is
 +
only when the grid source is too far from the pumping point that other sources of
 +
power are considered. The three alternatives to grid power namely diesel/petrol/
 +
natural gas/biogas generators or engines have both positives and negatives. In
 +
the following subchapter, each alternative shall be discussed.
  
== 1.6 Pumping system design pump selection ==
+
== PUMP SELECTION ==
Pump selection involves selecting the type of pump that fits the application and sizing the pump to be able to deliver the required pressure and flow to the point of delivery. The factors which should be considered in the selection and sizing of a pump include:
+
Pump selection involves choosing the type of pump that fits the application and
# Depth to the water level and its seasonal variations;
+
sizing the pump to be able to deliver the required pressure and flow to the point
# Pressure ranges needed for adequate water supply;
+
of delivery. The factors which should be considered in the selection and sizing of
# Heights through which water has to be lifted, both below and above the pump;
+
a pump include:<br>
# Pump location;
+
* Depth to the water level and seasonal variations of the water source;
# Pump durability and efficiency.
+
* Pressure ranges needed for adequate water supply;
 +
* Heights through which water has to be lifted, both below and above the pump;
 +
* Pump location; and
 +
* Pump durability and efficiency.
  
The type of pump selected for a particular installation should be determined on the basis of the following fundamental considerations:
+
The type of pump selected for a particular project should be determined on the
# Yield of the well or water source;
+
basis of the following fundamental considerations:
# Daily needs and instantaneous demand of the users;
+
* Yield of the well or water source;
# The “usable water” in the pressure or storage tank;
+
* Daily needs and instantaneous demand of the users;
# Size and alignment of the well casing;
+
* The “usable water” in the pressure or storage tank;
# Total operating head pressure of the pump at normal delivery rates, including lift and all friction losses;
+
* Size and alignment of the well casing;
# Difference in elevation between ground level and water level in the well during pumping;
+
* Total operating head pressure of the pump at normal delivery rates, including lift and all friction losses;
# Availability of power;
+
* Difference in elevation between ground level and water level in the well during pumping;
# Ease of maintenance and availability of replacement parts;
+
* Availability of power;
# First cost and economy of operation;
+
* Ease of maintenance and availability of replacement parts;
# Reliability of pumping equipment; and
+
* First cost and economy of operation;
# Pump start-up problem and time.
+
* Reliability of pumping equipment; and
  
Tables 6.2(a) and (b) shows the operation ranges of different type of pumps according to the head required and the flow rate needed. For water supply pumps the two have to be considered for a good pump. Examples of pump duty calculations is provided in Appendix E.
+
Tables 6.2(a) and (b) shows the operation ranges of different types of pumps
 +
according to the head required and the flow rate needed. For water supply
 +
pumps the two must be considered for a good pump. Examples of pump duty
 +
calculations are provided in Appendix E.
  
=== Table 6.2 (a):  Selection of types of pumps for water supply by the head needed ===
+
[[Image:Table6.2.JPG|659px|link=Chapter_Six:_Pumping_Systems]] <br>
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! Under 10 m !! From 10 to 100 m !! From 100 to 1,000 m !! From 1,000 to 10,000 m !! From 10,000 m and over
 
|-
 
| One-stage centrifugal pumps ||  ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  ||  || Multistage centrifugal pumps ||  ||
 
|-
 
| Axial flow pumps (head is up to 20-30 m) ||  ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  || Piston pumps ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  ||Screw pumps ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  ||  ||  || Plunger pumps ||
 
|-
 
| Vortex pumps || ||  || ||
 
|}
 
  
=== Table 6.2 (b): Selection of types of pumps for water supply by flowrate needed ===
+
== PUMP PROTECTION ==
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! Under 10 m<sup>3</sup>/h !! From 10 to 100 m<sup>3</sup>/h !! From 100 to 1,000 m<sup>3</sup>/h !! From 1,000 to 10,000 m<sup>3</sup>/h !! From 10,000 m<sup>3</sup>/h and over
 
|-
 
| One-stage centrifugal pumps ||  ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  ||  || Multistage centrifugal pumps ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  ||  || Axial flow pumps ||  ||
 
|-
 
| Piston pumps ||  ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
| Screw pumps || ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  Plunger pumps||  ||  ||  ||
 
|-
 
|  ||Vortex pumps ||  || ||
 
|}
 
  
== 1.7 Pump Protection ==
+
In order to ensure acceptable technical soundness of plants and water pumping
 +
systems the following protective measures need to be considered at the design
 +
stage and adopted wherever desirable. For the purpose of avoiding unnecessary
 +
sophistication and yet establish reliable protection of plants and pumping
 +
systems the protective systems enumerated hereunder shall be adopted in the
 +
fashion recommended herein:<br>
  
In order to ensure acceptable technical soundness of plants and pumping systems the following protective measures need to be considered at the design stage and adopted wherever desirable. For the purpose of avoiding unnecessary sophistication and yet establish reliable protection of plants and pumping systems the protective systems enumerated hereunder shall be adopted in the fashion recommended herein:
+
1. Protection against dry running<br>
 +
2. Protection against water hammer<br>
 +
3. Protection against cavitation’s<br>
 +
4. Protection against overloads/over current<br>
 +
5. Protection against cathodic corrosion.<br>
  
# Protection against dry running
+
The most important protection is water hammer which can be analysed through
# Protection against water hammer
+
number of software. Of these, the one recommended for consideration is Surge
# Protection against cavitation’s
+
2000 produced as part of the KY pipe software package, and its details can be
# Protection against overloads/over current
+
found by logging on to their website. A 250 pipe solution costs US$ 3,000 in 2006.
# Protection against cathodic corrosion.
 
  
The most important protection is water hammer of which it can be analysed through number of software. Of these, the one recommended for consideration is Surge 2000 produced as part of the KYpipe software package, and details can be found by logging on to their website. A 250 pipe solution costed US$ 3,000 in 2006.
+
Another alternative, especially if the designer is interested in is to pursue a
 +
controlled air transient technology (CATT) approach for the use of air-valves.
 +
This is available by contacting Vent-O-Mat of South Africa by logging on to their
 +
website.
  
Another alternative, especially if the designer is interested in pursuing a controlled air transient technology (CATT) approach to the use of air-valves is to contact Vent-O-Mat of South Africa by logging on to their website.
+
'''REFERENCES'''<br>
 +
MoW 3<sup>rd</sup> Edition Design Manual, 2009<br>
 +
Uganda Water Design Manual, 2013
  
== 1.8 References ==
+
Previous Page: [[Chapter_Five:_Pipelines_Design|Chapter_Five:_Pipelines_Design]] <>> Next Page: [[Chapter_Seven:_Water_Treatment|Chapter_Seven:_Water_Treatment]]
MoW 3<sup>rd</sup> Edition Design Manual, 2009
 
Uganda Water Design Manual, 2013
 

Revision as of 14:28, 28 May 2021

1 Chapter Six: Pumping Systems

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This section describes the water supply pumping systems. A brief presentation of types of pumps is provided. It describes how to design and select pumps for a water supply system. Lastly, it gives key considerations of their installation. It is important to understand the different types of pumps, design procedures, sources of pumping power, motor starting, machines protection and economics of electric power systems. More details on pump types and their functioning are given in Appendix E.

1.2 RATIONALE

The main goal of any water pumping plant and pumping system is to lift water from a lower to a higher level.

1.3 COMMON TYPES OF PUMPS USED IN WATER SUPPLY

There are two main types of pumps used in water supply projects. The pumps are different in design and application. Table 6.1 shows the most commonly used pump types. Further details of each type of pump can be seen in Appendix E of this DCOM manual.

Table6.1.JPG

1.4 PUMPING SYSTEM SETUP

When setting up a pumping system, carefully calculate the driver Horsepower (HP) required based on the flow data, pressure and efficiency of the pump. Check the pump RPM and drive RPM and select the proper size pulleys to achieve the desired flow. Review the maximum horsepower per belt to assure that the pump receives adequate power to deliver the desired flow. The correct belt length and centre distance must be established to achieve the proper HP. If in doubt, consult your pump and/or drive supplier for their recommendations.

1.5 SOURCE OF PUMPING POWER

The different types of power sources commonly used for water supply pumps include:

  • Electrical grid power
  • Diesel/gasoline generators and engines
  • Natural gas/biogas generators
  • Solar Energy
  • Wind Energy

The choice of pumping energy depends on several factors namely:

  • Availability of and proximity to grid power,
  • Capital costs of the alternatives,
  • Operational costs of the alternatives.

In Tanzania when deciding on water pumping energy, grid power is considered as the basic source in the sense that when available it becomes the 1st choice. It is only when the grid source is too far from the pumping point that other sources of power are considered. The three alternatives to grid power namely diesel/petrol/ natural gas/biogas generators or engines have both positives and negatives. In the following subchapter, each alternative shall be discussed.

1.6 PUMP SELECTION

Pump selection involves choosing the type of pump that fits the application and sizing the pump to be able to deliver the required pressure and flow to the point of delivery. The factors which should be considered in the selection and sizing of a pump include:

  • Depth to the water level and seasonal variations of the water source;
  • Pressure ranges needed for adequate water supply;
  • Heights through which water has to be lifted, both below and above the pump;
  • Pump location; and
  • Pump durability and efficiency.

The type of pump selected for a particular project should be determined on the basis of the following fundamental considerations:

  • Yield of the well or water source;
  • Daily needs and instantaneous demand of the users;
  • The “usable water” in the pressure or storage tank;
  • Size and alignment of the well casing;
  • Total operating head pressure of the pump at normal delivery rates, including lift and all friction losses;
  • Difference in elevation between ground level and water level in the well during pumping;
  • Availability of power;
  • Ease of maintenance and availability of replacement parts;
  • First cost and economy of operation;
  • Reliability of pumping equipment; and

Tables 6.2(a) and (b) shows the operation ranges of different types of pumps according to the head required and the flow rate needed. For water supply pumps the two must be considered for a good pump. Examples of pump duty calculations are provided in Appendix E.

Table6.2.JPG

1.7 PUMP PROTECTION

In order to ensure acceptable technical soundness of plants and water pumping systems the following protective measures need to be considered at the design stage and adopted wherever desirable. For the purpose of avoiding unnecessary sophistication and yet establish reliable protection of plants and pumping systems the protective systems enumerated hereunder shall be adopted in the fashion recommended herein:

1. Protection against dry running
2. Protection against water hammer
3. Protection against cavitation’s
4. Protection against overloads/over current
5. Protection against cathodic corrosion.

The most important protection is water hammer which can be analysed through number of software. Of these, the one recommended for consideration is Surge 2000 produced as part of the KY pipe software package, and its details can be found by logging on to their website. A 250 pipe solution costs US$ 3,000 in 2006.

Another alternative, especially if the designer is interested in is to pursue a controlled air transient technology (CATT) approach for the use of air-valves. This is available by contacting Vent-O-Mat of South Africa by logging on to their website.

REFERENCES
MoW 3rd Edition Design Manual, 2009
Uganda Water Design Manual, 2013

Previous Page: Chapter_Five:_Pipelines_Design << >> Next Page: Chapter_Seven:_Water_Treatment