Design a Submersible Pump Station

Step 1: General Information

Step 2: Figure Your Hydraulics

A. What is the maximum flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM) into the pump station?

B. What is the sewer invert elevation and pipe size into the pump system?

C. What is the change in elevation (in feet) from the pump station's off level to the discharge point? Are there one or more high points in the force main? Please describe:

D. What is the force main length in feet?

E. What is the proposed force main size and material of construction?

F. What is grade elevation at location of pump station?

Step 3: Select Pump Station Type & Features

Station Type Simplex (one pump) Duplex (two pumps) Triplex (three pumps)

System Speed Constant Speed Variable Speed

Electrical Service At Job 120 200 230 460 , Phase? 1 3 Wire service? 3 4

Level Monitor Submersible Pressure Transducer Purged Air System Float Control System

Redundant Level Monitor Float Backup Redundant Control Submersible Pressure Transducer Purged Air Control None

Pump Starters IEC Across the Line Starters Nema Rate Across the Line Starters Reduced Voltage Solid State Starters Reduced Voltage Solid State Starters with Full Bypass Variable Frequency Drives

Pump Impeller Type and Flow Range in Gallons Per Minute (GPM) Non Clog/ 50 to 2800 GPM Vortex/ 30 to 2000 GPM Chopper/ 50 to 700 GPM Grinder/ 5 to 100 GPM

Standard Sump Diameters 5 5'-0" 6 6'-0" 7 7'-0" 8 8'-0" 10 10'-0"

Type of Level Control Purged Air Float Switch Submersible Transducer Ultrasonic Transducer

Inlet Screening Bar Screen Trash Basket Comminutor (Minimum 6' Diameter Sump Required) None

Pipe/Valve Size 2" (Grinder Pumps Only) 3" 4" 6" 8" (Requires Minimum 7' Diameter Sump)

Portable Lift Hoist 500 lbs Hoist with Embed Socket 1000 lbs Hoist with Embed Socket 1500 lbs Hoist with Embed Socket None

Alarm Monitoring 4 Channel Alarm Dialer (Requires Phone Line) 8 Channel Alarm (Requires Phone Line) Internet Alarm Monitoring (Requires Monthly Service Fee) None

The description of standard systems include: pump quick removal system, stainless steel guide rails, stainless steel hardware, stainless steel pump lift cables, and stainless steel anchor bolts, pressure gauges for each pump, plug type shut off valves, swing check with outside lever & weight, concrete interior white epoxy coating, drain valve from valve chamber back to wet well, pvc or ductile iron gravity vents on both structures, and 300 lb. load rated aluminum hinged access hatches. (Traffic loading available on hatches)

Step 4: Contact Information

Type of Business Engineer End User Reseller Plumbing Contractor Mechanical Contractor Site Contractor HVAC Contractor Other

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