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Sump Design:
A thorough examination of this subject is
beyond the scope of this session, however
there are points that can be addressed in
Vertical Turbine the time allowed. Recommendations in
this presentation follow guidelines set forth
Pump Basin Design by the Hydraulic Institute, Section 9.8.
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Intake Structures for Clear Liquids Intake Structures for Clear Liquids
The characteristics of the flow approaching an intake structure are among the most
The orientation of the structure relative to the body of supply liquid.
critical considerations for the designer. When determining direction and distribution of
flow at the entrance to a pump intake structure, the following must be considered: Whether the structure is recessed from, flush with, or protrudes
beyond the boundaries of the body of supply liquid.
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Many pump
manufacturers offer
minimum submergence
S recommendations
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Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) NPSH ha Atmospheric
Calculation Pressure
NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) is the total suction head in feet of
the liquid being pumped (at the centerline of the impeller eye) less
the absolute vapor pressure of the liquid being pumped. hvpa =.839 @ 70oF
NPSHA = ha hvpa hst hfs
Where:
Pumping
ha = absolute pressure (in feet of liquid being pumped) on the
surface of the liquid supply level (if open tank, barometric Level
pressure); or the absolute pressure existing in a closed tank
hvpa = the head in feet corresponding to the vapor pressure of the hst 10 ft.
liquid at the temperature being pumped
hst = static height in feet that the liquid supply level is above or below
the pump centerline or impeller eye
hfs = all suction losses (in feet) including entrance losses and friction
hfs
losses through pipe, valves, and fittings, etc.
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NPSHA = ha - hvpa+ hst - hfs
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34 ft.
NPSH ha Atmospheric
Design Guidelines
Calculation Pressure Floor Clearance
Pumping
Level
hst 10 ft.
hfs X
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Angle of sump changes should not exceed 10o Angle of sump changes should not exceed 10o
Water Water
Fill Fill
Water Water
Fill Fill
Schematic plan and cross-section view of a pump station with open channels to the
pumps.
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unacceptable flow patterns at the pump suction for given sump or suction piping flow conditions than found in
designs and to derive acceptable intake sump or piping designs. As described in H I open sumps. Adverse flow
Section 9.8.4 patterns can frequently occur if
dividing walls are not used. For
pumps with design flows greater
than 5000 gpm, dividing walls
between pumps are required.
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Wing walls, w/crosscurrents Wing walls, w/no crosscurrents No wing walls, No wing walls, w/no
w/crosscurrents crosscurrents
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Example Project
3 Pumps Running
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Thank you!
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