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    The document discusses factors that contribute to waste water pump failures, including process knowledge, pumping requirements, proper selection, installation, and maintenance. It outlines key parameters in sewage treatment at different stages and how solids levels affect pumps. The optimal selection of pumps depends on static head, flow rate calculations considering friction losses, and impeller type suited to solids handling. Proper installation and maintenance are also emphasized.

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    The document discusses factors that contribute to waste water pump failures, including process knowledge, pumping requirements, proper selection, installation, and maintenance. It outlines key parameters in sewage treatment at different stages and how solids levels affect pumps. The optimal selection of pumps depends on static head, flow rate calculations considering friction losses, and impeller type suited to solids handling. Proper installation and maintenance are also emphasized.

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    The document discusses factors that contribute to waste water pump failures, including process knowledge, pumping requirements, proper selection, installation, and maintenance. It outlines key parameters in sewage treatment at different stages and how solids levels affect pumps. The optimal selection of pumps depends on static head, flow rate calculations considering friction losses, and impeller type suited to solids handling. Proper installation and maintenance are also emphasized.

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    Why Does a Waste Water

    pump Fail ?...

    25th of August 2018


    TecKXpert Seminar Hotel Benzz Park, Chennai
    The Session on five major criterion!….
    • Process Know How
    • Pumping Requirements in the Process
    • Optimised Selection
    • Suitable Installation
    • Operation & Maintenance
    Process Know How…..
    Sewage Treatment Process…..
    S NO PARAMETERS UNIT VALUE
    1. pH - 6.8 – 8.5
    2. BOD mg/l 300
    3. COD mg/l 500
    Total suspended
    4. mg/l 250
    solids

    S NO PARAMETERS UNIT VALUES


    1. pH - 6.8 – 8.5
    2. BOD mg/l 20
    3. COD mg/l 125
    Total suspended
    4. mg/l 20
    solids
    Sewage Treatment Process…..
    S NO PARAMETERS UNIT VALUE
    1. pH - 6.8 – 8.5
    2. BOD mg/l 300
    3. COD mg/l 500
    Total suspended
    4. mg/l 250
    solids

    S NO PARAMETERS UNIT VALUE


    1. pH - 6.8 – 8.5
    2. BOD mg/l 300
    3. COD mg/l 500
    Total suspended
    4. mg/l 250
    solids
    Sewage Treatment Process…..
    S NO PARAMETERS UNIT VALUE
    1. pH - 6.8 – 8.5
    2. BOD mg/l 300
    3. COD mg/l 500
    Total suspended
    4. mg/l 250
    solids

    S NO PARAMETERS UNIT VALUES


    1. pH - 6.8 – 8.5
    2. BOD mg/l < 10
    3. COD mg/l < 100
    Total suspended
    4. mg/l < 10
    solids
    Pumping Requirements in the
    Process …..
    Where do we find pumps in the
    Process?
    • Raw sewage Collection Tank
    • Raw Sewage Collection Pump

    • Equalization Tank
    • Equalised Effluent Collection Pump

    • Aeration basins
    • Return Activated Sludge Pump
    • Waste Activated Sludge Pump

    • Clarified water storage tanks


    • Filter Feed Pumps
    • Permeate cum Back pulse Pump
    • Clear Water Transfer Pumps

    • Sludge Holding Tank


    • Sludge Transfer Pumps
    • Filter press Feed Pumps
    • Centrifuge Pumps Pumps
    Problematic Areas in the Plant….

    Collection Tank Aeration Basin


    Presence of Solids…....
    & Solid Consistency in %
    How are they Related to Pumps …....
    Optimised Selections…..
    Static Head….
    Frictional Component - Velocity
    ✓ Vertical line – 1.2 m/s is Advised
    ✓ Horizontal Line – 1.0 m/s Advised

    Less Friction
    loss
    Arriving at Duty (Static & Friction)
    Flow rate m3/hr 100 Flow rate m3/hr 100 Total Friction loss m 13.95
    2.12
    US gpm 440 Pipe diameter mm 100
    150 Satic head m 7
    Minimum pressure required at
    MOC PVC Area of the pipe m2 0.0079
    0.0177 0.5
    equipment inlet kg/cm2 (g)
    inches 4
    6 Velocity of flow m/sec 1.57
    3.54 Specific gravity of the liquid 1.02
    Pipe dia.
    mm 150
    100 K Factor for type of entry 0.00 m 5.04902
    ft/sec 11.2
    5.0 Entry losses 0.00 Total head required for the system m 26.00
    14.17
    Velocity of flow
    m/sec 3.54
    1.57 Number of control valves nos. 2
    Viscosity of the fluid Cst 1.2 K factor for control valves 0.19
    Friction loss due to control
    Reynolds number Re 290269
    193512 m 0.32
    0.06
    valves
    Type of flow Turbulent Number of NRV/ Foot valve nos. 1

    Pipe surface roughness ft 0.00002 K factor for NRV 0


    Laminar flow 0.00022
    0.00033 Friction loss due to NRV m 0.00
    Friction parameter Turbulent
    0.01521702
    0.0160417 Number of strainers nos. 0
    flow
    Friction loss m/100m 10.76
    1.49 K factor for strainers 0.90
    Friction loss due to
    Total length of pipe m 100 m 0.00
    strainers
    Friction loss in pipe
    m 10.76
    1.49 Number of bends nos. 5
    line
    K factor for bends 0.90
    Friction loss due to bends m 2.87
    0.57
    Number of reducers nos. 0.00
    K factor for reducers 0.50
    Friction loss due to
    m 0.00
    reducers
    Total friction loss due to
    m 3.19
    0.63
    fittings
    A Perfect Selection…..
    Classification of Impellers in
    Centrifugal Pumps …..
    Front Shroud

    Vanes (leading Edge)

    Back Shroud (Hub)

    Vanes (Trailing edge)

    Channel Impeller
    Pumps Available for Sewage
    Applications…..

    Submersible Pump with Channel (or)


    Semi Open Impeller with Self Priming pump with Non-Clog Impeller
    Semi open Impeller Suitable to Handle
    Good efficiency & Less Solid (Semi Open or Closed) suitable for Handling
    Sludge, Solids with good efficiency.
    Handling Capability sludge with Consistency. The pumps Can
    The pumps can Handle Solid Size up to
    Up to 40 mm (Soft Solids) handle Solid Size Up to 40 mm (Soft Solids)
    160 mm (soft Solids)
    Progressive Cavity pumps for Filter
    Press Applications……..
    Suitable Installations…..
    Free Standing Installations of
    Submersible pumps…….

    Installation in
    Shallow pit
    Fixed Installations of Submersible
    pumps…….
    Positioning of Submersible pumps…….

    Pumps With Cooling jacket

    S1/ S3

    Pumps without Cooling jacket

    S1
    S3
    Dry Installations of Channel Impeller
    Pumps…….
    Operation & Maintenance…..
    Thermal
    Switch in Windings
    PTO / PTC One in each
    Phase

    Monitoring a
    Submersible
    Pump…….
    Monitoring a Submersible Pump…….

    Irreversible Moisture Switch

    Water in Oil Sensor (Optional) in Oil


    Chamber
    Oil Change…….
    This is the only Regular Maintenance. The oil should
    be changed after 3000 operating hours or once a
    year.
    If We consider all the concerns
    discussed During Design /
    Operation, the pumps may not
    fail in a Sewage Treatment
    plant...

    TecKXpert Seminar

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