PIPENET VISION

TRAINING MANUAL
TRANSIENT MODULE

CHAPTER 10 – 2C

APPLICATIONS – PUMP SWITCH CONTROL

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1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. NETWORK SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 SWITCH 1 .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 SWITCH 2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 TRANSFER FUNCTION 1 ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 TRANSFER FUNCTION 2 ...................................................................................................................................... 4
3. CALCULATION RESULTS ................................................................................................................................. 5
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1. Introduction

The network used in this example has two pumps, a main pump and a stand-by pump. The
main pump is initially running, while the stand-by pump is stopped. The scenario considered
here is one where the main valve (the one downstream of the main pump) is closed. As this is
happening, the pressure upstream of the main valve will increase. This will then cause the main
pump to switch off using a pressure switch (when it increases above 7.5 Bar G). The inertial
pump model is used as it can accurately model the pump run-down time.

Conversely, the pressure downstream of the valve will decrease, switching on the standby
pump and opening the standby valve. Once more the inertial pump model is used to calculate
pump spin-up.
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2. Network Settings

Please note that this example is given for illustration purposes and is not intended for inputting
the network. However, if you want to run the calculation, you can use the existing schematic
from Help | Learning | Training Materials | Data Files.

2.1 Switch 1

The switch should shut off the main pump when the downstream pressure exceeds 7.5 Bar G.

2.2 Switch 2

The switch here starts up the standby pump and opens the second valve when the pressure in
the main pipeline drops below 4.5 Bar G. It must also switch off in the event that the main
pipeline pressure becomes too high (ie: 7.5 Bar G).

2.3 Transfer Function 1

This transfer function controls the standby pump and as such, transfers the control signal from
the switch directly.
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2.4 Transfer Function 2

This models the operating time of valve 2, with ramp limits. It can fully open or close in 20s and
as such, the ramp limits are 0.05/s and -0.05/s respectively.
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3. Calculation Results

The main pump runs down when the downstream pressure increases to 7.5 Bar G and the
standby pump and valve spin up and open respectively once the main pipeline pressure drops
below 4.5 Bar G. The graphs below show the full results.
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