ASSESSMENT REPORT ON THE ELECTRICAL

PANEL AND PUMP BREAKDOWNS

SUBMITTED TO: DISCAP

SUBMITTED BY: VITALIS ALI

May, 2005

Table of Contents
ABBREVIATIONS.........................................................................................................................................ii
1.

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................1

1.1

Background.................................................................................................................. 1

1.2

Purpose of Study.......................................................................................................... 1

2.

STUDY TEAM.....................................................................................................................................1

3.

METHODOLOGY................................................................................................................................2

4.

5.

6.

3.1

Desk Study................................................................................................................... 2

3.2

Field Assessment of the Water Systems...................................................................... 2

3.3

Assessment of Operation Staff Performance............................................................... 3

FINDING / RESULTS..........................................................................................................................4

4.1

BIMBILLA Water System .......................................................................................... 4

4.2

ZABZUGU Water System .......................................................................................... 7

4.3

WULENSI Water System............................................................................................ 9

CONCLUSIONS................................................................................................................................10

5.1

Lightning ................................................................................................................... 10

5.2

Supply Voltage Fluctuation ....................................................................................... 10

5.3

Lack of Measuring Instruments................................................................................. 10

5.4

Staff Performance ...................................................................................................... 11

RECOMMENDATIONS.....................................................................................................................11

APPENDIX A: TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR INVESTIGATING PUMP AND ELECTRICAL

PANEL BREAKDOWNS IN SMALL TOWNS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMES (STWSS).................1
APPENDIX B: BOREHOLE AND PUMP DATA FOR BIMBILLA................................................................3
APPENDIX C: BOREHOLE AND PUMP DATA FOR ZABZUGU ...............................................................4
APPENDIX D: BOREHOLE AND PUMP DATA FOR WULENSI ................................................................5
APPENDIX E: STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE FOR SUBMERSIBLE PUMP........................6
APPENDIX F: STOCK OF SPARES FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ZABZUGU ........................................7
APPENDIX G: SHOPPING LIST FOR SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS IN GHANA .............................................8

ABBREVIATIONS
AMPS

AMPERES

BH

BOREHOLE

CU

CUBIC

DISCAP

DISCAP

HR

HOUR

HZ

HEETZ

KW

KILOWATT

LITER

METER

MIN.

MINUTE

MM

MILIMETER

M3

METER CUBE

NED

NATIONAL ELECTRIITY DEPARTMENT

O&M

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

PVC

POLIVYNYL CHLORIDE

PWL

PUMPING WATER LEVEL

SWL

STATIC WATER LEVEL

TDH

TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD

VOLT

VRA

VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY

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ASSESSMENT REPORT ON THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND PUMP

BREAKDOWNS
1.

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Background

Most water systems in the three Northern regions are dependent on ground water. A few depend
on surface water i.e. rivers and dams.
The ground water is assessed by boreholes. Submersible pumps are installed on the boreholes.
The water is pumped from the boreholes into storage reservoirs from where the water is then
distributed to the various parts of the town.
Water from surface sources (rivers and dams) is treated by conventional means or by slow sand
filtration. The water is then also pumped (usually using surface pumps) into reservoirs from
where it is distributed to the town.
Both the submersible pumps and the surface pumps are driven by electrical motors. The motors
are designed to operate on either a single phase or three-phase power supply. The pump motors
are started from control panels, which are equipped with protection against overload, over
voltage and under voltage, low water level (in the case of the submersible pump) and surge
voltages. Some of control panels are also equipped with measuring instruments for monitoring
the operation of pumps.
It has been observed that failure of the pumps and the electrical control panels is very frequent
and is a common feature with all the small town water supply systems. This occurrence to a great
deal affects the sustainability of the operations and management of the small town water
systems.

1.2

Purpose of Study

The purpose of the study is to investigate the causes of the frequent failures of the pump motors
and electrical control panels, and to make recommendations on measures to be taken for a
sustainable solution to these problems. Details of the assignment are as in Appendix A.

2.

STUDY TEAM

A team composed of an experienced professional engineer and an experienced electrical

engineering technician carried out the study. Their particulars are as follows:
Vitalis Ali
Joe Odoi

Professional Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering Technician

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The team used the following equipment for the assessment of the various water systems:
Analogue multi-meter
Digital clamp meter
Insulation tester
Set of screw drivers
Set of spanners

3.

METHODOLOGY

Various methods were employed in assessing the situation. These include the following:
Baseline and desk study
Field assessment of the various water systems
Assessment of the staff performance.
Information was also gathered from the National Electricity department (NED).

3.1

Desk Study

This entailed a review of the literature on the small town water systems and collection of data in
order to establish baseline information.
The desk study was carried out for Bimbilla, Zabzugu, and Wulensi water systems. Data was
gathered through both secondary and field sources. Secondary data was sourced from documents
collected from CWSA, GWCL, Water Board members and District Assembly staff. The
documents collected include operational manuals for the pumps and other equipment, data on
boreholes, and information on performance records of the pumps and electrical equipment.

3.2

Field Assessment of the Water Systems.

Field data was collected during visit to the various water systems. Two visits each were made to
Bimbilla and Zabzugu, and one visit to Wulensi. A day was spent on each visit. At the various
water systems, tests were carried out on the pumps and electrical equipment. The operators at the
various systems were interviewed and observations on the operations of the pumps and electrical
equipment were made at the various water systems sites.
Data was also obtained from written reports and records maintained by operation staff on the
operation and maintenance of the water systems. The reports and interviews provided
information on frequency of electrical breakdowns, and the time between breakdown and repair
(downtime).
The supply voltages and currents drawn by the various motors were measured and compared
with nameplate values. Pump operations were also observed, and the discharges determined from
the readings of flow meter for a period of time. Previous flow meter readings recorded by
operation staff were compared with the current flow meter readings.

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The performances of the pumps, electrical equipment and control devices of the water systems
were assessed as follows:
1. The voltage from the national grid was recorded at various times of the day and night to assess
the quality of the power supply.
2. The various protective devices and relays in the control panel were examined for their correct
setting, rating, type, and free movement. Sizes and quality of the cables were examined.
3. All wiring terminal connections to relays were checked for tightness.
4. The low water level cut-out system was checked as follows:
A terminal to the electrodes of water level relays was disconnected to check the operation of the
relays. The temporal disconnection was done to check whether the low-level relay was
operational and would shut down the system when the water level in the borehole below the
setting of the system.
5. The overload protective relays were checked for proper functioning as follows:
The pushbutton on the contact was depressed whiles the pump was running. This was done in
order to check whether the relay would stop the pump in case of an over load.
6. The supply voltages and currents drawn by the various motors were measured and compared
with nameplate values.
7. Pump operations were monitored and observed as follows:
a) The discharge and head were determined from the readings of flow meter and pressure
gauge for a period of time. Previous flow meter readings recorded by operation staff
were compared with current discharge and pressure readings.
b) Shut-off head values of the pumps were measured and compared with the designed
closed head of the pumps.
c) Where more than one pump is pumping into the same main, the operations were
checked as follows:
Pumps were operated separated separately and discharge and pressure readings
measured.
Pumps were then operated together and again the discharge and pressure values
measured.
These readings were compared with readings of the pumps at the operating points.

3.3

Assessment of Operation Staff Performance

Operators of the various systems were assessed through interviews, observations, and from the
quality of operation and maintenance records maintained by staff. In all seven operators were
assessed. They include three from Bimbila, two from Zabzugu, and two from Wulensi.

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3.3.1 Interviews
During interviews, staffs understanding of the performance of the various equipment and
components of the water system was assessed.
3.3.2 Observations
Operating staffs were made to demonstrate the operating procedures of the various pumps and
other equipment of their water systems. During this period observations were made as a staff
went through the various stages of running the pump. Questions were asked in the process to find
out the level of knowledge and skills of the staff in the operation of the system. The operational
staff explained how the various equipment such as meters, gauges and protective devices, are
used and contribute to running of the water system.
The operators read and interpreted readings of meters and gauges on the control panel, and
pumps. They were also asked to the indicate the safe values of the various meter readings.

4.

FINDING / RESULTS

4.1

BIMBILLA Water System

4.1.1 System Performance

Sources of water for the Bimbilla water system are both from surface water (dam) and ground
water (boreholes).
The surface water system is not reliable. At the peak of the dry season, the water level recedes
beyond the intake points for the intake pumps. Water from the dam is treated by conventional
means and pumped into a high level tank located in the center of town.
The pumps and auxiliary equipment are old and obsolete.
The ground water system comprises two mechanized boreholes; BH D 095-1 and BH GOO4-3.
Submersible pumps are installed on these boreholes. Source of power for operating the pumps is
the national grid. Detailed information on the pumps and the boreholes are as in Appendices B.
At the peak of the dry season (April to May), the water levels in the borehole drop below
operational levels and the pumps trip frequently.
At the time of the study only BH D 095-1 was partially operational. The pump could only work
during the day up to 6pm. The supply voltage drops to 300 volts or less and the under voltage
relay and shuts down the pump. The low voltage was confirmed when it was monitored over a
period of time and during different times of the day. Table 1 below shows the average voltage
readings at different times of the day.

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Table 1: Measured Voltages

TIME OF MEASUREMENT
7.30 am
11.30 am
6.40 pm
10.00 pm

VOLTAGE MEASURED
410 volts
410 volts
370 volts
380 volts

The normal voltage for proper operation of the pumps is between 405 volts and 415 volts. The
NED explained that the main transformer serving the eastern corridor of the Northern Region got
burnt and has not been replaced. The towns in the eastern corridor are connected to the source
from Tamale. The low voltages experience during the peak periods is due to the long distance
from Tamale and excessive load.
The various protective devices and equipment of the control panel were examined and tested.
Results are as follows:
Borehole D 095-1:
There is no main breaker between the supply voltage and the electrical panel. This makes it
unsafe to work on the panel in times of breakdown. Test results for the various control devices
are as follows:
Protective devices and relays are of the correct type and rating

Setting of protective devices are correct

No coil failure or open circuit was detected

Low water level relay operates well

Overload relay operates well

Phase failure relay operates well

Few loose connections at the terminals were detected and tightened

A voltmeter and an ammeter on the control panel work well

Phase indicators lamps on the control panel also work very well and warn the operator
when there is a phase failure. The indicator lamps were tested by removing the fuses for
the various phases.

Except the under /over voltage relay, all the protective relays and the main contactor of the
control panel for borehole No. D095-1 were burnt due to lightning stroke in 2000.

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At the time of the assessment, the pump performance was measured as follows:
TABLE 2: Pump Performance
PARAMETER
MEASURED VALUE
Discharge
433 l/min
Head
96 m
Current
18.6 amps

DESIGNED VALUE
416l/min
94 m TDH
18.4 amps

The pump is in good condition and performance is satisfactory. There is no history of the pump
breakdown or performing below expectation. The system curves for the pump are as attached.
Borehole G 004-3
The borehole has been out of operation since 2001. There has been no power supply due to a
burnt consumer meter. Power was restored during the study and the system assessed as follows:

There is no main breaker between the power source and the control panel. This makes it
unsafe to work on the panel during breakdowns

Main contactor defective; chattering

Overload relay trips

Submersible pump seized; cannot rotate freely

Indicator lights work well

Voltmeter and ammeter on the panel work well.

The pump should be pulled and freed or a new pump should be installed.
Conventional Treatment Plant
Only one of the two 22kW pumps at the conventional treatment system which pump treated
water to the high level tank was in operation at the time of the study. A second high lift pump is
out of operation due to a faulty motor. The motor got burnt due to high voltage in 2003. It has
been rewound twice, and the board is preparing to rewind it the third time.
Both pumps are started using auto-transformer starters. The starter panels though old are still
useful due to their robust and high current rating nature. There are not voltmeters and ammeters
on the panels to enable system operators monitor the performance of the pumps.
4.1.2 Operational Staff Performance
The system manager is knowledgeable and has the requisite skills to operate the electrical
equipment. He is able to read and interpret the various meters and gauges installed on the panel.

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The other operators cannot read and interpret the various meters and gauges properly. All the
three operators can perform the operational procedures for starting the stopping the pumps and
auxiliary equipment.
Records maintained on the performance of the system are incomplete and not analysed.

4.2

ZABZUGU Water System

4.2.1 Assessment of the Water System

The source of water for the Zabzugu water system is a gravity dam. The water flows by gravity
into a slow sand filtration system. The final water collects into an underground sump from where
the water is pumped by one of two surface pumps into two high level tanks located in town.
The pumps are of 18.5 KW rating. They were installed in 1997 and have never broken down
except for electrical problems with the control panels. Detailed data on the pumps and motors
installed at Zabzugu is in Appendix C.
The electrical panels have developed the following problems:
1. The line monitor (under voltage and over voltage protection), and the 415/240V control
transformer of high lift pump No.1 in the control panel became defective after a lightning stroke
in 2002. The burnt 415/240V-control transformer of the high lift pump No.1 has been rewound
and mounted. The defective line monitor has been replaced with a new unit in 2002. It has since
functioned well.
2. All the ammeters and voltmeters on the control panel are defective. The instruments became
defective when the control panel was partly submerged in rainwater after a rainfall.
Supply voltages measured at different times of the day and night, are as follows:
Table 3: Measured Voltages at Zabzugu
TIME OF MEASUREMENT VOLTAGE MEASURED
7.30 am
410 volts
11.30 pm
430 volts
5.00 pm
420 volts
6.30 pm
380 volts
Voltage for normal operations of the pumps is between 400 volts and 420 volts. The voltage
fluctuations therefore affect operation of the pumps and therefore the amount of water pumped
for distribution.
The electrical control panels are robust and were assessed as follows:
All the relays and protective devices were of the correct ratings and settings were correct

Relays were tested and were all found to be working well

No coil failures or open circuit

Few loose contacts on the terminals were detected and tightened

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The performance of the pumps was assessed as follows:

Table 4: Pump Performance
PARAMETER
VALUE
Discharge
24.3 m3/hr
Head
102 psi
Amperes
24.5 amps
Closed head pressure of the pumps was measured as 122 psi.
The discharge of the pumps as measured is far lower than the rated value of the pumps (40 cubic
meters).
Records on monthly operations of the pumps are as follows:
Table 5: Pumping Rate
MONTH
HOURS RUN
(HR)
APRIL
207
MAY
172
JUNE
158
JULY
139
AUGUST
135
SEPTEMBER
166
OCTOBER
199
NOVEMBER
236
DECEMBER
275
JANUARY
233
FEBRAURY
245

VOLUME OF WATER
(CU.M)
8246
7639
6443
5693
5367
5829
8453
9248
10600
8970
9435

PUMPING RATE
( CU.M/HR)
40
44
41
41
40
35
42
39
39
39
39

Average pumping rate from the above records is 39.8 cu meters per hour. The pumps are rated at
40 cubic meters per hour. The recorded values compare very well with the rating of the pumps.
4.2.2 Assessment of the Operating Staff
There are two operating staff; a male and female. The female is new to the system and possesses
a senior secondary school certificate. The male operator is an illiterate but has worked for over
10 years as the operator. He understands the system very well. Both operators understand the
operating procedures well but they are not able to read and interpret the meters properly.
Records on water production for the various months were well maintained. Other records such as
meter readings for the electrical system were are not recorded.

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4.3

WULENSI Water System

4.3.1 Assessment of the Water System

Source of water for Wulensi is a borehole. A submersible pump driven by a 5.5kW three-phase
motor is installed on the borehole. At the time the investigating team visited the site, the pump
was functioning without any protection. Data on the borehole and the pump are as in Appendix
D.
The power supply for the pumps is tapped from the town supply system. The power is subject to
a lot of fluctuation during the peak periods and this affects the operations of the pump and
therefore the amount of water pumped to town.
Due to lightning in September 2004 all the components of the control panel became defective. A
temporal connection was made in the same month and the fault is yet to be corrected. The pump
is started direct-on-line by switching on a three-phase triple pole circuit breaker, which is hang in
the control panel. All protective relays and the main contactor are defective and are by-passed.
The pump therefore runs without protection from overload, low level of water, and high/under
voltage. The pump motor can burn anytime.
The necessary tests were therefore not carried out due to the lack of protection on both the pump
and motor. Supply voltage and current measured when the pump was in operation indicated the
following readings:
Table 3: Measured Voltages at Wulensi
TIME OF MEASUREMENT VOLTAGE MEASURED
7.30 am
410 volts
2.35 pm
420 volts
5.00 pm
420 volts
6.30 pm
360 volts
There is no isolation switch between the supply voltage and the panel. It is therefore unsafe to
work on the panel.
4.3.2 Assessment of the Operating Staff
Two operators manage the water system for Wulensi. One of the operators is female. The female
operator is new to the system but understands the operating procedure for the pump starting and
stopping. The male operator is conversant with the operations and can read and interpret the
various meters very well.
The male operator possesses a middle school leaving certificate and has not attended any training
on the operations of the water system. The female operator possesses a senior secondary school
certificate and has attended the operators course run by Tamale Polytechnic. Both operators
need further training to enable them operate the system well.

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5.

CONCLUSIONS

Breakdown of electrical equipment is common to all three water systems. These breakdowns are
mainly due to lightning, voltage surges and lack of the appropriate protective devices for the
pumps and ancillary equipment.

5.1

Lightning

Lightning is considered a major cause of pump and control panel failures. In all the three water
systems breakdown of the water system has occurred due to lightning strokes.
Bimbilla
All the protective relays and the main contactor of the control panel for borehole No. D095-1 got
burnt due to lightning stroke.
Zabzugu
The line monitor (under /over voltage relay) and a control transformer of high lift pump #1 got
blown by lightning stroke.
Wulensi
All the protective relays and the main contactor of the control panel for Wulensi became
defective after a lightning stroke in September 2004.

5.2

Supply Voltage Fluctuation

Supply voltage fluctuations is experienced by all the three water systems and accounts for
breakdown of some of the equipment and reduces the number of hours of operation of the pumps
and hence the amount of water pumped.
The supply voltage falls far below rated values during peak demand periods especially in the
evening time. The low voltage was confirmed when it was measured at the different times of the
day and night.

5.3

Lack of Measuring Instruments

The lack of measuring instruments has also contributed to the failure of some of the electrical
equipment. The operators are not able to monitor and where the protective devices do not come
into play, the equipment is damaged. System operators at Bimbilla could not monitor the
operation of high lift pump No. 2 motor when supply voltage to the motor was high, whiles the
pump was in operation. This was due to the lack of measuring instruments such as voltmeters
and ammeters on the starter panels.
Incorrect number of turns of motor can result in overheating and subsequent burning of motor
after rewinding. With ammeters, malfunctioning of motor and therefore pump could be detected.

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5.4

Staff Performance

The female operators are new to the system. The male operator at Wulensi and Zabzugu have not
attended any training program. The skills and knowledge of the staff needs to be enhanced. This
will help them improve upon their performance.

6.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The following recommendations are made based on the results and findings:
Lightning arresters and surge protectors should be installed at all the pump houses of the
three towns.
The district assemblies involved should follow up for NED to replace faulty transformer for
the eastern corridor of the Northern region.
The submersible pump on borehole GOO4-3. in Bimbilla should be pulled out of well for
examination and repairs.
A new motor of the same rating should be procured to replace faulty 22KW motor which
drives the high lift pump No.2 for Bimbilla water system.
Additional electrical equipment should be installed at Bimbilla to offer additional protection
of the water system and to allow better operation and monitoring of the system. The
equipment should include ammeters, voltmeters, phase loss indication systems, over/under
voltage unit, and thermal motor protection.
Defective instruments at Zabzugu should be replaced to allow better operation and
monitoring of the system.
Specialists should be engaged to carry out regular (every 6 months) maintenance works on
pumps and control panels.
The system operators should review operation and maintenance manuals of the systems and
become familiar with the equipment. Operators should develop plans for regular maintenance
activities of the electro-mechanical equipment.
System managers and system operators should be given further on-the-job training to enable
them understand the principles of operation the water system. Those already trained may be
given further training to enable them improve upon their performance.

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APPENDIX A:
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR INVESTIGATING PUMP AND
ELECTRICAL PANEL BREAKDOWNS IN SMALL TOWNS WATER
SUPPLY SYSTEMES (STWSS)
1.0.

INTRODUCTION

DISCAP is primarily a capacity building project. The main objective of the project is to ensure
that potable water supply systems are operating in a sustainable manner using local resources. In
line with this objective, the project is implementing an Optimisation model which seeks to
maximize efficiency of nine STWSS. This will enable them to operate to their optimum level.
2.0.

OBJECTIVES OF STUDY

The objective of the assignment is to improve operations of small town water supply systems.
The study will investigate the causes of the frequent failures of pump motors and control panels
and recommend measures to be taken for a sustainable solution to these problems.
3.0

SPECIFIC TASKS

It is expected that the consulting team among other things will conduct test measurements and
analysis as indicated below.
Collect data on pump discharges and pressures and compare these with pump characteristics
and bore-hole characteristics.
Review the design and construction of the pumping main to ascertain if nearby pumps all
pumping into the same mains are interfering with each other and causing extra resistance.
Assess quality of the electrical and mechanical installations of the pumps and the electrical
panels.
Assess the quality of the electrical and mechanical equipment installed. Indicate make and
source of supply and year of installation of the equipment.
Test the electrical control panels for the following protective systems:
1. Phase failure protection.
2. Over voltage and under voltage protection.
3. Overload protection.
4. Low water level protection.
Service and carry out minor repairs on the control panel as founds necessary. List major
modifications or repairs required and indicated budget required.
Assess the knowledge and skills of the operators in the operations of the pump set.
Determine history of burning of pump motors for each bore-hole.
Determine possible causes of the burning of submersible pump motors. There are instances
where submersible pump motors get burnt within a month of installation.
Determine the frequency of pumps shout off due to low voltage. Determine if this occurs at
certain times.

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Review shopping list of submersible pumps and recommend durable submersible pumps and
necessary protective devices for sustainable operation of the small town water supply
systems.
Ascertain if there are positive deviants; towns where pump motors have never burn out. Find
out why.
4.0.
TARGET GROUP
LOT 2
Bimbilla
5.0.

Wulensi

Zabzugu

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

Three main reports shall be produced.

5.1

Inception Report

The inception report will detail the methodology and resources available to the consultant for
carrying out the assignment. Included in this report will also be qualification and working
experience of the consultant and the activity and time schedules.
5.2

Assessment Report

The assessment report will detail the findings of the study and assessment of the situation. This
will include the following:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
5.3

Detailed assessment of the electrical and mechanical equipment and quality of

installation of the pump and electrical panels; assessment data should included
date of installation, make and source of supply.
Assessment report of the performance of the protective devices of the electrical
panel.
Assessment of the quality of the electrical power supply for the pumps.
Assessment reports on the knowledge and skills of the operators in the operation
of the pumps.
Analysis of the bore-hole yield as against the pump discharge.
A report detailing the answers to the specific task listed above.

Findings and Recommendations

The report will detail the causes of the frequent failure of the pumps and the panels. It will
contain suggested measures to guard against future occurrence of the problems and budgets
associated with preferred solutions.

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APPENDIX B: BOREHOLE AND PUMP DATA FOR BIMBILLA

BOREHOLE DATA
BH NO
DIAMETER CASING
DEPTH
MATERIAL
D095-1
200 mm
PVC
51 M
G004-3
200 mm
PVC
61 M
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP DATA
BOREHOLE
MAKE
NO.
D095-1
GRUNDFOS
G004-3

GRUNDFOS

YIELD

PWL

SWL

600 L/min
120 l/min

19.84 M
16.47

3.40 M
7.91 M

MODEL

DESIGN OP. POINT

SP 30-11

400 l/min
mTDH
120 l/min
mTDH

SP 8A-18

ACTUAL
OP.
POINT
92 416 l/min @ 94
mTDH
78 123
l/min @ 78
mTDH

@
@

Table1a
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP MOTOR DATA
BOREHOLE
MAKE
MODEL
NO.
D095-1
GRUNDFOS
MS 6000

POWER
RATING
9.20 Kw

G004-3

MS 4000

3.00 kW

TYPE
ZPNO5O25/245
BN 041 02 2

MODEL
NOPEN NR GH
2370046

ZPNO5O25/245
BN 041 02 2

NOPEN NR GH
2370046

GRUNDFOS

SURFACE PUMP DATA

PUMP NO.
MAKE
1
SNOWAN
ENT.LTD
GHANA
2
SNOWAN
ENT.LTD
GHANA

SURFACE PUMP MOTOR DATA

PUM MAKE MODEL POWER VOLTAGE CURREN
P
T
NO.
1
ASEA
22Kw
415 V
39 A
2
ASEA
22Kw
415 V
39 A

POWER
SOURCE
VRA
415V,3
PHASE, 50HZ
VRA
415V,3
PHASE, 50HZ

RP
M

P.F.

FREQUENC
Y

2950
2950

0.88
0.88

50Hz
50Hz

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APPENDIX C: BOREHOLE AND PUMP DATA FOR ZABZUGU

PUMP DATA
PUMP N0
1

MAKE
INGER SOLL

INGER SOLL

MOTOR DATA
PUM MAKE
P No.
1
WEG
MOTOR
S LTD
2
WEG
MOTOR
S LTD

MODEL
HESAPEAKE
VA 6553
HESAPEAKE
VA 6553

TYPE
21LR-9C LLR
21LR-9C LLR

SERIAL NO.
0596-8370A
RT/SD

MODEL

POWER

VOLTAGE

CURRENT

RPM P.F.

FREQ.

286TS

25 HP

415 V

35 A

3000

50Hz

286TS

25 HP

415 V

35 A

3000

50Hz

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APPENDIX D: BOREHOLE AND PUMP DATA FOR WULENSI

BOREHOLE DATA
BH NO
DIAMETER CASING
DEPTH
MATERIAL
F-030-1
200 mm
PVC
44
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP DATA
BOREHOLE
MAKE
MODEL
NO.
F030-1
GRUNDFOS SP 17-10

YIELD

PWL

SWL

300 L/min

16.12 M

6.51 M

DESIGN OP. POINT

ACTUAL OP. POINT

300 l/min @ 70 mTDH

284 l/min @ 78 mTDH

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP MOTOR DATA

BOREHOLE
MAKE
MODEL
NO.
F030-1
GRUNDFOS
MS 4000

POWER
RATING
5.50 kW

POWER
SOURCE
VRA 415V,3
PHASE, 50HZ

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APPENDIX E: STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE FOR

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
Normal sequence of operation is as follows

Turn main selector switch on exterior of panel to ON (1) position

Check the voltmeter. The voltage should be approximately 415 volts
Check that the phase indicator lights are all ON
Check that the RED Fault light is not ON
Press the START button
The pump will start and GREEN light will come ON
Read and record output pressure
Read and record flow meter reading
Read and record electrical meter readings
Check for unusual noise
The MOTOR will run until it is manually stopped or until one of the following
conditions stops the pump automatically
- low level water in the borehole
- low voltage
- over voltage
- phase failure or imbalance
- overload
- complete loss of power
The pump cannot be started until the condition has been corrected and the control panel reset.
Press the STOP button.

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APPENDIX F: STOCK OF SPARES FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

ZABZUGU
The following are suggested list of items which should always be part of stock for O&M.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Control relays
Circuit breakers
Contactors
Fuses
Contactor coils

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APPENDIX G: SHOPPING LIST FOR SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS IN GHANA

MAKE
PLEUGER

AGENTS
No agents in Ghana

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
GERMANY

GRUNDFOS

1. DENG LTD
ALAJO-ACCRA
P.O.BOXAN 19996

GERMANY

SAER
PEDRELLO

2. DANWATER (GHANA) LTD

P.O.BOX 981
ACHIMOTA

ITALY

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