Design a Pump Station

Step 1: General Information

Job Name

Job Location

City State

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

System Speed

Electrical Service At Job

Phase?

Wire service?

Level Monitor

Redundant Level Monitor

Pump Starters

Pump Impeller Type and Flow Range in Gallons Per Minute (GPM)

Standard Sump Diameters

Type of Level Control

Inlet Screening

Pipe/Valve Size

Portable Lift Hoist

Alarm Monitoring

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)