Transcription of Hydraulic Considerations in Pumping System Design
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VWEA16_Rogers_Hydraulic Considerations in Pumping System DesignHydraulic Considerations in Pumping System DesignVWEA Wastewater Operations Education ConferenceRoanoke VirginiaJuly 14, 2016 VWEA16_Rogers_Hydraulic Considerations in Pumping System DesignAgenda Basics of Hydraulics and Pump Operation Pumping System Design Process Types of Pumps System Curve Development Pump Station Layout Pump Selection Considerations Hydraulic Concerns Case Studies Summary QuestionsVWEA16_Rogers_Hydraulic Considerations in Pumping System DesignAbbreviations and Acronyms BEP best efficiency point BHP brake horsepower fps or ft/sec feet per second (velocity) FM force main gpm gallons per minute (flow) H Head (feet) HP horsepower n rotational speed NPSHA net positive suction head available NPSHR net positive suction head required psi pounds per square inch (pressure) Q Flow Rate (gpm, mgd, ) rpm revolutions per minute TDH total dynamic head3 VWEA16_Rogers_Hydraulic Considerations
• Heads to ~250 ft. for a single stage • Best efficiencies 70-75% • Impeller options: Vortex Impeller (recessed impeller) Channel Impeller (enclosed, 1-3 vanes) Semi-Open Impeller Hydraulic efficiency increases Solids handling performance improves Sewage lift station typical application Grit and sludge pumping typical applications
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