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: DATE: SUPERSEDES: DATE:

5089.11 May 15, 1991 5089.11 Jan. 5, 1990

Sizing Sump & Sewage Pumping Units Type 5000

technical data

ENGINEERING DATA for sizing of

The sizing of a wet pit sump or sewage pumping unit involves the calculation of three basic requirements. (1) PUMP CAPACITY IN USGPM (2) TOTAL PUMPING HEAD (3) BASIN SIZE These design requirements - particularly the pump capacity are influenced by many variables and the following recommended selection procedures include generous safety factors to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient installation.
TABLE 1. Fixture unit ratings.

(1) CAPACITY CALCULATION Pump design capacity is the summation of (A) fixture demand (B) water seepage through drain tile (C) drainage from paved areas and (D) additional service flows. (A) FIXTURE DEMAND "Fixture unit" ratings provide the most practical method of determining basic pump capacity. List the number and type of all the fixtures draining into the sump basin. Multiply the number of each of the fixtures by it's weight factor from table 1 and determine the total "fixture units". Refer to the appropriate curve on the demand graph and obtain the corresponding pump capacity in USGPM.

FIXTURE OR GROUP WATER CLOSET WATER CLOSET PEDESTAL URINAL STALL OR WALL URINAL STALL OR WALL URINAL LAVATORY BATH TUB SHOWER HEAD SERVICE SINK KITCHEN SINK WATER CLOSET WATER CLOSET LAVATORY BATH TUB SHOWER HEAD BATHROOM GROUP BATHROOM GROUP SEPARATE SHOWER KITCHEN SINK LAUNDRY TRAYS (1-3) COMBINATION FIXTURE

OCCUPANCY PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC PUBLIC OFFICE, ETC. HOTEL, ETC. PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE PRIVATE

TYPE OF SUPPLY CONTROL FLUSH VALVE FLUSH TANK FLUSH VALVE FLUSH VALVE FLUSH TANK FAUCET FAUCET MIXING VALVE FAUCET FAUCET FLUSH VALVE FLUSH TANK FAUCET FAUCET MIXING VALVE FLUSH VALVE FLUSH TANK MIXING VALVE FAUCET FAUCET FAUCET

WEIGHT IN FIXTURE UNITS 10 10

(B) WATER SEEPAGE Seepage through drain tile will vary according to the nature of the soil and the following rates should be used for a safe estimate. i. Clay soil - 1 USGPM per 100 square feet. ii. Sandy soil - 2 USGPM per 100 square feet. (C) DRAINAGE FROM PAVED AREAS Allow 1 USGPM per 100 square feet of area drained. This corresponds approximately to an average rainfall of 1" per hour. (D) ADDITIONAL SERVICE FLOWS In some installations, the pump may be required to handle additional service flows such as condenser water or boiler drainage. All such flows must be added to the basic pump capacity. NOTE 1: Each pump in a duplex unit must be rated for the total capacity requirement. This is a safety precaution in the event of failure of one pump. NOTE 2: When sizing sewage pumps, the capacity should not be less than 50 USGPM in a 4" line or 100 USGPM in a 6" line. These minimum capacities will ensure sufficient velocity in the pipe line to prevent solids from settling out.

ESTIMATED CURVES FOR DEMAND LOAD

(2) TOTAL HEAD CALCULATION Total pumping head is the sum of (A) static head (B) back pressure in sewer & (C) friction head (A) Static head is the vertical distance from low water level in the sump to highest point of discharge. (B) If the pump discharges into a sewer, an allowance should be made for the possible back pressure. Approximately 2 or 3 feet will normally be adequate. (C) To calculate friction head, determine the equivalent length of valves and fittings using valves from table 2 and add this length to the length of the strait pipe in the installation. Multiply the total by the appropriate friction loss figure from table 3.

sump and sewage pumping units

TABLE 2 Equivalent length of new straight pipe for valves and fittings.
PIPE SIZE IN INCHES 2 1/2 9.3 11 13 11 2.4 3.4 2.3 2.1 1.3 1.2 3.1 3.6 2.7 2.7 1.7 1.5 2.6 15 12 19 17 1.7 2.7 22 21 3.6 3.6 3.3 2.9 3.2 3.3 2.6 2.1 1.9 1.6 2.8 2.3 27 22 27 22 2.9 2.4 38 31 38 31 50 63 52 3.1 3.2 2.6 3.4 2.8 4.4 3.6 5.9 4.8 4.6 3.7 4.2 3.4 5.5 4.5 3.5 2.9 2.5 4.5 5.6 4.5 5.7 4.7 7.3 8.9 7.2

TABLE 3 Schedule 40 steel pipe - friction loss for water in feet per 100 feet.
PIPE SIZE IN INCHES 1 1/2 2.94 6.26 10.8 16.4 23.2 40.5 62.2 1.8 3.1 4.7 6.6 11.4 17.4 24.7 33.2 43 1.28 1.94 2.72 4.66 7.11 10 13.5 17.4 21.9 26.7 38.1 0.66 0.92 1.57 2.39 3.37 4.51 5.81 7.28 8.9 12.6 14.7 19.2 26.1 0.62 0.88 1.17 1.49 1.86 2.27 3.21 3.74 4.89 6.55 8.47 10.65 13 18.6 0.49 0.61 0.74 1.04 1.2 1.58 2.11 2.72 3.41 4.16 5.88 0.42 0.49 0.64 0.85 1.09 1.36 1.66 2.34 2 1/2

FITTINGS SCREWED FLANGED SCREWED FLANGED SCREWED FLANGED SCREWED FLANGED SCREWED FLANGED STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I. STEEL C.I.

1 1/2 7.4

FITTINGS 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 240 260 300 350 400 450 500 600

8.5

(3) BASIN CALCULATION A properly sized sump basin should incorporate the following design factors: A drawdown ratio of 3:1. i.e. A storage capacity between high and low water levels of three times the pump capacity. ii. One foot between low water level and the bottom of the basin. iii. One-third of the drawdown depth (2 feet minimum) between high water level and the top of the basin. i.

HWL

1/3 OF DRAWDOWN DEPTH ( 2 FEET MINIMUM ) DRAWDOWN RATIO 3:1 1 FOOT

LWL

These design factors are taken into consideration in calculating the graphs shown at right. To obtain basin size, proceed as follows: i. Determine pump capacity by method described on opposite page. ii. Enter graph at required capacity and move vertically to desired basin section. iii. Move horizontally to obtain the corresponding basin depth. iv. Select basin section/basin depth to suit the configuration of the installation. In the illustrated example, a suitable basin for a pump capacity of 150 USGPM would be 42" diameter by 8 feet deep.

CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS
DESCRIPTION FLOAT DIAGRAM FUNCTIONAL OPERATION
(1) Pump starts (2) Pump stops

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The pump shall be automatically controlled by a float switch complete with cast iron mounting bracket, brass float rod, limit stops, float rod guide and stainless steel float.

SIMPLEX
FLOAT CONTROL
1 2

DUPLEX
FLOAT CONTROL
3 1 4 2

(1) No. 1 Pump starts (2) No. 1 Pump stops (3) No. 2 Pump starts (4) No. 2 Pump stops Lead pump can be alternated by manual adjustment of limit stops on float rod.

The Duplex Pumping U nit shall be automatically controlled by a float switch complete with cast iron mountingbracket, brass float rod, limit stops, float rod guide and stainless steel float.

DUPLEX
MECHANICAL ALTERATION
3

1 2

(1) Working pump starts (2) Working pump stops Working and standby pumps are automatically alternated at the end of each pumping cycle. (3) Standby pump starts up in parallel with working pump. (4) Both pumps start up should the mechanical alternator fail to function. Lead pump can be alternated by manual (1) Working pump starts (2) Working pump stops Working and standby pumps are automatically alternated at the end of each pumping cycle. (3A)When working pump is operating and level continues to rise, standby pump starts up inparallel. (3B) Should electrical alternator fail to function, both pumps start up. (1) Working pump starts (2) Working pump stops Working and standby pumps are automatically alternated at the end of each pumping cycle. (3A)When working pump is operating and level continues to rise, standby pump starts up inparallel. (3B) Should electrical alternator fail to function, both pumps start up.

The Duplex Pumping U nit shall be automatically controlled by a mechanical alternator complete with cast iron mounting bracket, brass float rod, limit stops, float rod guide and stainless steel float.

DUPLEX
MECHANICAL ALTERATION & EMERGENCY FLOAT
3 4

1 2

The Duplex Pumping U nit shall be automatically controlled by a mechanical alternator. An emergency float switch shall also be provided to operate both pumps in the event that the mechanical alternator fails to function. The mechanical alternator and emergency float switch shall each be complete with cast iron mountingbracket, brass float rod, limit stops, float rod guide and stainless steel float. The Duplex Pumping U nit shall be automatically controlled by a float switch and three relay type electrical alternator. An emergency float switch shall also be provided to operate the standby pump on rising water level or, alternatively start both pumps should the electrical alternator fail to function. Each float switch shall be complete with cast iron mounting bracket, brass float rodguide and stainless steel float. The Duplex Pumping U nit shall be automatically controlled by a float switch and factory wired duplex control panel with starting equipment and alternator circuit housed in a common enclosure. An emergency float switch shall also be provided to operate the standby pump on rising water level or, alternatively start both pumps should the alternator circuit fail to function. Each float switch shall b e complete with cast iron mounting bracket, brass float rod guide and stainless steel float.

DUPLEX
ELECTRICAL ALTERATION & EMERGENCY FLOAT
3

DUPLEX
FACTORY WIRED DUPLEX PANEL & EMERGENCY FLOAT
3

1 2

(1) Working pump starts (2) Working pump stops Working and standby pumps are automatically alternated at the end of each pumping cycle. (3A) When working pump is operating and level continues to rise, standby pump starts up in parallel. (3B) Should alternator circuit fail to function, both pumps start up.

S.A. Armstrong Limited 23 Bertrand Avenue Toronto, Ontario Canada, M1L 2P3 Tel: (416) 755-2291 Fax: (416) 759-9101

Armstrong Pumps Limited Peartree Road, Stanway Colchester, Essex United Kingdom, C03 5JX Tel: 01206-579491 Fax: 01206-760532

Armstrong Pumps Inc. 93 East Avenue Buffalo, New York U.S.A. 14120-6594 Tel: (716) 693-8813 Fax: (716) 693-8970

Armstrong Darling Inc. 2200 Place Transcanadienne Montreal, Quebec Canada, H9P 2X5 Tel: (514) 421-2424 Fax: (514) 421-2436
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