SUMMER TRAINING REPORT 2015

DONE BY,

SAUNAK SARKAR
&
SYAMONTOK MUKHERJEE
(BOTH FROM H.E.T.C M.E BATCH 2012-2016)

AT,

NEWTOWN KOLKATA MECHANICAL DIVISION,

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL.

SUBMITTED TO,

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

HOOGHLY ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
(http://www.hetc.ac.in/)
VIVEKANANDA ROAD,PIPULPATI ,HOOGHLY,PIN-712103,WEST BENGAL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is real pleasure to remind of those personalities who have immensely helped us throughout
engineering curriculum both in theoretical and practical ways.
First of all, I would like to thank Dr. Avijit Patra, Principal and HoD of mechanical engineering of
H.E.T.C and all the class teachers as well as technical assistants for their guidance and
encouragement to undergo this industrial training program.
The Training and placement department of H.E.T.C has done a great job for us by coordinating this
training program. So, a big thanks for them.
I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Tanay Banerjee, Executive engineer, P.H.E.
Department, Newtown Kolkata Mechanical Division without whose helping hand and wholehearted
effort this training program would not see the daylight.
Mr Roney Sarkar and Mr. Mangal Bag are those two personalities who have actively arranged and
fine tuned this training program in spite of their busy schedule just to satisfy our knowledge hunger.
So, We have no language to express our deep gratitude towards them.
And Last but not the least, It is time to thank all the employees of P.H.E Dte. for displaying an
extremely sound professional work-culture to make our industry experience a memorable one.

SCOPE

This summer training has been prepared based on the training at Public Health Engineering . The
scope of this project that the report which is restricted to study of organisation profile and project
profile . Also the information regarding the project is restricted to the work package under Public
Health Engineering .
The data collected during the training is strictly is confidential and will be used only for the academic
purpose.

INTRODUCTION

After completing our third year sixth semester ,we were getting training . Also the reason was that to
see the practical work and how much theory is related to the practical work in Mechanical
Engineering . So we want to try to organize training and with help of college authority we were sent
to the Public Health Engineering .
And, at the end , we can definitely claim that we have done a very good and helpful training .

CONTENTS
TOPIC

PAGE NO.

About WBPHED

Sewage and Drainage Pumping System Related Definitions

Objective of collection & Disposal

10

Sewer material

10

Sewer material-Advantage & Disadvantage

11

Quantity estimation of sewage

13

Quantity estimation of storm water

15

Sewer Appurtenances

15

Pumping Stations(Sewage & Drainage)

15

Type , Efficiency & materials of pumps

16

Pumping system design

18

Types of pumping stations(wet & dry well)

19

Structure of pumping stations

20

Undesirable Operation of Pumps

21

Gates , valves , actuators

23

Sluice Gate-Dos & Donts

23

Gate Valves , NRV , Butterfly valves

24

Actuators

26

Electrical & Instrumentation facilities

28

Sewage Pumping Station - As we saw it

35

Drainage Pumping Station As we saw it

36

Conclusion

38

References

39

W.B.P.H.E.D
Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) was created as an independent full-fledged
Department in 1987 vide Home (C & E) Departments Notification No. 16664-AR dated 2.9.1987.
Earlier Health & Family Welfare Department of the State Government had a Public Health
Engineering Wing. As per Rules of Business of the State Government, Public Health Engineering
Department controls the Water Supply & Sanitation Budget of the State Government (major head
2215/4215) and undertakes programmes of implementation of water supply and sanitation services
mainly through Public Health Engineering Directorate under its administrative control.
Currently, however, Panchayet & Rural Development Department controls the Budget of Rural
Sanitation and has been made the Nodal Department for Rural Sanitation. The Municipal Affairs and
Urban Development Departments are now looking after activities of Urban Sanitation and Sewerage
Sector. Therefore, main activities of PHED are now related to Rural and Urban Water Supply
Sectors. In the Urban Water Supply Sector, sectoral activities are mostly limited within areas of the
State outside Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA). PHED also controls partially the Budget of Hill
Area Development (major head 2551) so far as provision for water supply is concerned. Budgetary
control is also exercised by PHED on Loans to Urban Local Bodies for implementation of Urban
Water Supply Schemes (major head 6215). PHED has to arrange for water supply and sanitation
measures in fairs and festivals for which fund is provided under major head 2250 of Social Welfare
Department. PHED has to carry out original works of Health & Family Welfare Department
under major heads 4210 and 2210 so far as water supply in hospitals and health institutions is
concerned. PHED is also involved in maintenance of non-residential Government buildings under
the major head 2059 of PWD.
PHED has to operate and maintain three Sewerage & Drainage schemes ( Kalyani, Berhampur and
Nabadwip ) completed under Ganga Action Plan ( Phase I). Implementation of Sewerage & Drainage
schemes for 4 (four) more towns has been entrusted to Public health Engineering Department. Public
Health Engineering Department is continuing operation and maintenance of 21 water supply and
drainage schemes belonging to other Departments. Above all, Natural Calamities, like flood or
drought, demands safe water supply for the people and Public Health Engineering Department
always rises to such occasion. Fund is provided under Relief Departments major head 2245.

Vision 2020

To provide Safe, Sustainable and Adequate Water Supply to All Humans and Livestock in West
Bengal by 2020
Objectives

To ensure permanent drinking water security @70 lpcd (litres per capita per day) in rural
West Bengal.
To ensure drinking water security through emphasis on piped water supply schemes with an
objective to complete shift from hand pump tubewells to piped water supply schemes in a phased
manner, provision for house to house connection, conjunctive use of groundwater, surface-water
and rain water harvesting.
Delivery of services by the system for its entire design period of quality of water in
conformity with the prescribed standards at both the supply and consumption points.
Issue of potability, reliability, sustainability, convenience, equity and consumers preference to
be the guiding principles while planning for a community based water supply system
To enable communities to monitor and maintain surveillance on their drinking water sources;
To ensure that all schools and anganwadis have access to safe drinking water;
To provide enabling environment for Panchayat Raj Institutions and local communities to
manage their own drinking water sources and systems;
To provide access to information through online reporting mechanism with information
placed in public domain to bring in transparency, accountability and informed decision
making;
Paradigm Shift

It is observed that water supply schemes designed to provide 40 lpcd for the entire population in
a habitation are often not providing adequate drinking water to people living at the tail end of the
schemes or throughout the year.
As such there is a need to move ahead from the conventional norms of litres per capita per
day (lpcd) norms to ensure drinking water security for all in the community.
While initiating this move from lpcd to drinking water security at the State, District and
Village levels, it is important to ensure that the basic minimum requirement at the household level
for drinking and cooking needs and also for other household needs and cattle are met.
Water supply for drinking and cooking should maintain quality as per the prescribed BIS
standards and for other household and animal needs, the water should be of acceptable standard.
To prevent contamination of drinking water in the conveyance system, it is advisable to adopt
24 x 7 supply where ever possible. The cost of water supply provision beyond the basic minimum
need must be borne by the consumers.

To ensure this, it is important to maintain potability and reliability of drinking water quality
standards both at the production (water treatment plant) as well as at the consumption points
(household level).
Focus on personal hygiene, and proper storage at the house hold level i.e. at the family level
will ensure reduction of disease burden leading to improved quality of life and well being of the
community.
For ensuring quality of water. Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) IS: 10500 was formulated in
1990. World Health Organization has also issued modified Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality
(2004) and Guidelines for safe use of wastewater and grey water (2006). Both the guidelines
adopted health based target setting approach.
Health based target is based on the total exposure of an individual to contamination and
moves from reliance on end product testing of water quality to risk assessment and risk
management of water supplies commonly known as 'water safety plan'.
Water safety plan links the identification of a water quality problem with a water safety
solution. It includes both water quality testing and also sanitary inspection to determine appropriate
control measures. It is a quality assurance tool that ensures protection of the water quality from the
catchment to the consumer and from the tap to the toilet.
Health based target needs to be established for using groundwater, surface water, rainwater
and reused/recycled water. For each, the use rather than the source should determine the quality of
the water supplied.
This therefore emphasizes the need to establish quality assurance programmes for water
supplies to reduce the potential risk of contamination of water supply. This has been indicated
under 'Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance Programme.

SEWAGE & DRAINAGE PUMPING SYSTEM

Some definitions
Sanitary sewage: Sewage originated from the residential buildings comes under this category.
This is very foul in nature. It is the wastewater generated from the lavatory basins, urinals and water
closets of residential buildings, office building, theatre and other institutions. It is also referred as
domestic wastewater.
Sewage: It indicates the liquid waste originating from the domestic uses of water. It includes sullage,
discharge from toilets, urinals, wastewater generated from commercial establishments, institutions,
industrial establishments and also the groundwater and storm water that may enter into the sewers. Its
decomposition produces large quantities of malodorous gases, and it contains numerous pathogenic
or disease producing bacteria, along with high concentration of organic matter and suspended solids.
Sewer: It is an underground conduit or drain through which sewage is carried to a point of discharge
or disposal. There are three types of sewer systems that are commonly used for sewage collection.
Separate sewers are those which carry the house hold and industrial wastes only. Storm water drains
are those which carry rain water from the roofs and street surfaces.
Combine sewers are those which carry both sewage and storm water together in the same conduit.
House sewer (or drain) is used to discharge the sewage from a building to a street
sewer. Lateral sewer is a sewer which collects sewage directly from the household buildings.
Branch sewer or sub main sewer is a sewer which receives sewage from a relatively small area.
Main sewer or trunk sewer is a sewer that receives sewage from many tributary branches and
sewers, serving as an outlet for a large territory. Depressed sewer is a section of sewer
constructed lower than adjacent sections to pass beneath an obstacle or obstruction. It runs full
under the force of gravity and at greater than atmospheric pressure. The sewage enters and
leaves the depressed sewer at atmospheric pressure. Intercepting sewer is a sewer laid
transversely to main sewer system to intercept the dry weather flow of sewage and additional
surface and storm water as may be desirable. An intercepting sewer is usually a large sewer, flowing
parallel to a natural drainage channel, into which a number of main or outfall sewers
discharge. Outfall sewer receives entire sewage from the collection system and finally it is
discharged to a common point. Relief sewer or overflow sewer is used to carry the flow in
excess of the capacity of an existing sewer.
Sewerage: The term sewerage refers the infrastructure which includes device, equipment and
appurtenances for the collection, transportation and pumping of sewage, but excluding works
for the treatment of sewage. Basically it is a water carriage system designed and constructed
for collecting and carrying of sewage through sewers.
Stormwater: It indicates the rain water of the locality.
Subsoil water: Groundwater that enters into the sewers through leakages is called subsoil

water.
Sullage: This refers to the wastewater generated from bathrooms, kitchens, washing place and
wash basins, etc. Composition of this waste does not involve higher concentration of organic
matter and it is less polluted water as compared to sewage.
Wastewater: The term wastewater includes both organic and inorganic constituents, in soluble
or suspended form, and mineral content of liquid waste carried through liquid media. Generally
the organic portion of the wastewater undergoes biological decompositions and the mineral
matter may combine with water to form dissolved solids.
SOURCES OF SEWAGE
The wastewater generated from the household activities contributes to the major part of the
sewage. The wastewater generated from recreational activities, public utilities, commercial
complexes, and institutions is also discharged in to sewers. The wastewater discharged from
small and medium scale industries situated within the municipal limits and discharging
partially treated or untreated wastewater in to the sewers also contributes for municipal
wastewater.
OBJECTIVES OF SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
The objective of sewage collection and disposal is to ensure that sewage discharged from
communities is properly collected, transported, treated to the required degree so as not to cause
danger to human health or unacceptable damage to the natural environment and finally
disposed off without causing any health or environmental problems. Thus, efficient sewerage
scheme can achieve the following:
To provide a good sanitary environmental condition of city protecting public health.
To dispose the human excreta to a safe place by a safe and protective means.
To dispose of all liquid waste generated from community to a proper place to prevent a
favorable condition for mosquito breeding, fly developing or bacteria growing.
To treat the sewage, as per needs, so as not to endanger the body of water or
groundwater or land to get polluted where it is finally disposed off. Thus, it protects the
receiving environment from degradation or contamination.

Important Factors Considered for Selecting Material for Sewer

Following factors should be considered before selecting material for manufacturing sewer pipes:
a. Resistance to corrosion
Sewer carries wastewater that releases gases such as H2S. This gas in contact with moisture can
be converted into sulfuric acid. The formation of acids can lead to the corrosion of sewer pipe.
Hence, selection of corrosion resistance material is must for long life of pipe.
b. Resistance to abrasion
Sewage contain considerable amount of suspended solids, part of which are inorganic solids such
as sand or grit. These particles moving at high velocity can cause wear and tear of sewer pipe
internally. This abrasion can reduce thickness of pipe and reduces hydraulic efficiency of the
sewer by making the interior surface rough.
c. Strength and durability
The sewer pipe should have sufficient strength to withstand all the forces that are likely to come
on them. Sewers are subjected to considerable external loads of backfill material and traffic load,
if any. They are not subjected to internal pressure of water. To withstand external load safely
without failure, sufficient wall thickness of pipe or reinforcement is essential. In addition, the
material selected should be durable and should have sufficient resistance against natural

weathering action to provide longer life to the pipe.

d. Weight of the material
The material selected for sewer should have less specific weight, which will make pipe light in
weight. The lightweight pipes are easy for handling and transport.
e. Imperviousness
To eliminate chances of sewage seepage from sewer to surrounding, the material selected for
pipe should be impervious.
f. Economy and cost
Sewer should be less costly to make the sewerage scheme economical.
g. Hydraulically efficient
The sewer shall have smooth interior surface to have less frictional coefficient.
Materials for Sewers
Asbestos Cement Sewers
These are manufactured from a mixture of asbestos fibers, silica and cement. Asbestos
fibers are thoroughly mixed with cement to act as reinforcement.
These pipes are available in size 10 to 100 cm internal diameter and length up to 4.0 m.
These pipes can be easily assembled without skilled labour with the help of special
coupling, called Ring Tie Coupling or Simplex joint.
The pipe and joints are resistant to corrosion and the joints are flexible to permit 12o
deflection for curved laying.
These pipes are used for vertical transport of water. For example, transport of rainwater
from roofs in multistoried buildings, for transport of sewage to grounds, and for transport
of less foul sullage i.e., wastewater from kitchen and bathroom.
Advantages
These pipes are light in weight and hence, easy to carry and transport.
Easy to cut and assemble without skilled labour.
Interior is smooth (Mannings n = 0.011) hence, can make excellent hydraulically
efficient sewer.
Disadvantages
These pipes are structurally not very strong.
These are susceptible to corrosion by sulphuric acid. When bacteria produce H2S, in
presence of water, H2SO4 can be formed leading to corrosion of pipe material.
Plain Cement Concrete or Reinforced Cement Concrete
Plain cement concrete (1: 1.5: 3) pipes are available up to 0.45 m diameter and reinforcement
cement pipes are available up to 1.8 m diameter. These pipes can be cast in situ or precast pipes.
Precast pipes are better in quality than the cast in situ pipes. The reinforcement in these pipes can
be different such as single cage reinforced pipes, used for internal pressure less than 0.8 m;
double cage reinforced pipes used for both internal and external pressure greater than 0.8 m;
elliptical cage reinforced pipes used for larger diameter sewers subjected to external pressure;
and Hume pipes with steel shells coated with concrete from inside and outside. Nominal
longitudinal reinforcement of 0.25% is provided in these pipes.
Advantages of concrete pipes
Strong in tension as well as compression.
Resistant to erosion and abrasion.
They can be made of any desired strength.
Easily molded, and can be in situ or precast pipes.

 Economical for medium and large sizes.

These pipes are available in wide range of size and the trench can be opened and
backfilled rapidly during maintenance of sewers.
Disadvantages
These pipes can get corroded and pitted by the action of H2SO4.
The carrying capacity of the pipe reduces with time because of corrosion.
The pipes are susceptible to erosion by sewage containing silt and grit.
The concrete sewers can be protected internally by vitrified clay linings. With protection lining
they are used for almost all the branch and main sewers. Only high alumina cement concrete
should be used when pipes are exposed to corrosive liquid like sewage.
Vitrified Clay or Stoneware Sewers
These pipes are used for house connections as well as lateral sewers. The size of the pipe
available is 5 cm to 30 cm internal diameter with length 0.9 to 1.2 m. These pipes are rarely
manufactured for diameter greater than 90 cm. These are joined by bell and spigot flexible
compression joints.
Advantages
Resistant to corrosion, hence fit for carrying polluted water such as sewage.
Interior surface is smooth and is hydraulically efficient.
The pipes are highly impervious.
Strong in compression.
These pipes are durable and economical for small diameters.
The pipe material does not absorb water more than 5% of their own weight, when
immersed in water for 24 h.
Disadvantages
Heavy, bulky and brittle and hence, difficult to transport.
These pipes cannot be used as pressure pipes, because they are weak in tension.
These require large number of joints as the individual pipe length is small.
Brick Sewers
This material is used for construction of large size combined sewer or particularly for storm
water drains. The pipes are plastered from outside to avoid entry of tree roots and groundwater
through brick joints. These are lined from inside with stone ware or ceramic block to make them
smooth and hydraulically efficient. Lining also makes the pipe resistant to corrosion.
Cast Iron Sewers
These pipes are stronger and capable to withstand greater tensile, compressive, as well as
bending stresses. However, these are costly. Cast iron pipes are used for outfall sewers, rising
mains of pumping stations, and inverted siphons, where pipes are running under pressure. These
are also suitable for sewers under heavy traffic load, such as sewers below railways and
highways. They are used for carried over piers in case of low lying areas. They form 100% leak
proof sewer line to avoid groundwater contamination. They are less resistant to corrosion; hence,
generally lined from inside with cement concrete, coal tar paint, epoxy, etc. These are joined
together by bell and spigot joint. IS:1536-1989 and IS:1537-1976 provides the specifications for
spun and vertically cast pipes, respectively.
Steel Pipes
These are used under the situations such as pressure main sewers, under water crossing, bridge
crossing, necessary connections for pumping stations, laying pipes over self supporting spans,
railway crossings, etc. They can withstand internal pressure, impact load and vibrations much
better than CI pipes. They are more ductile and can withstand water hammer pressure better.
These pipes cannot withstand high external load and these pipes may collapse when negative

pressure is developed in pipes. They are susceptible to corrosion and are not generally used for
partially flowing sewers. They are protected internally and externally against the action of
corrosion.
Ductile Iron Pipes
Ductile iron pipes can also be used for conveying the sewers. They demonstrate higher capacity
to withstand water hammer. The specifications for DI pipes is provided in IS:12288-1987. The
predominant wall material is ductile iron, a spheroidized graphite cast iron. Internally these pipes
are coated with cement mortar lining or any other polyethylene or poly wrap or plastic bagging/
sleeve lining to inhibit corrosion from the wastewater being conveyed, and various types of
external coating are used to inhibit corrosion from the environment. Ductile iron has proven to be
a better pipe material than cast iron but they are costly. Ductile iron is still believed to be
stronger and more fracture resistant material. However, like most ferrous materials it is
susceptible to corrosion. A typical life expectancy of thicker walled pipe could be up to 75 years,
however with the current thinner walled ductile pipe the life could be about 20 years in highly
corrosive soils without a corrosion control program like cathodic protection.
Plastic sewers (PVC pipes)
Plastic is recent material used for sewer pipes. These are used for internal drainage works in
house. These are available in sizes 75 to 315 mm external diameter and used in drainage works.
They offer smooth internal surface. The additional advantages they offer are resistant to
corrosion, light weight of pipe, economical in laying, jointing and maintenance, the pipe is tough
and rigid, and ease in fabrication and transport of these pipes.
High Density Polythylene (HDPE) Pipes
Use of these pipes for sewers is recent development. They are not brittle like AC pipes and other
pipes and hence hard fall during loading, unloading and handling do not cause any damage to the
pipes. They can be joined by welding or can be jointed with detachable joints up to 630 mm
diameter (IS:4984-1987). These are commonly used for conveyance of industrial wastewater.
They offer all the advantages offered by PVC pipes. PVC pipes offer very little flexibility and
normally considered rigid; whereas, HDPE pipes are flexible hence best suited for laying in hilly
and uneven terrain. Flexibility allows simple handling and installation of HDPE pipes. Because
of low density, these pipes are very light in weight. Due to light in weight, they are easy for
handling, this reduces transportation and installation cost. HDPE pipes are non corrosive and
offer very smooth inside surface due to which pressure losses are minimal and also this material
resist scale formation.
Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Pipes
This martial is widely used where corrosion resistant pipes are required. Glass fiber reinforced
plastic (GRP) can be used as a lining material for conventional pipes to protect from internal or
external corrosion. It is made from the composite matrix of glass fiber, polyester resin and
fillers. These pipes have better strength, durability, high tensile strength, low density and high
corrosion resistance. These are manufactured up to 2.4 m diameter and up to 18 m length
(IS:12709-1989). Glass reinforced plastic pipes represent the ideal solution for transport of any
kind of water, chemicals, effluent and sewage, because they combine the advantages of corrosion
resistance with a mechanical strength which can be compared with the steel pipes. Typical
properties that result in advantages in GRP pipes application can be summarized as follows:
Light weight of pipes that allows for the use of light laying and transport means.
Possibility of nesting of different diameters of pipe thus allowing additional saving in
transport cost.
Length of pipe is larger than other pipe materials.
Easy installation procedures due to the kind of mechanical bell and spigot joint.

 Corrosion resistance material, hence no protections such as coating, painting or

cathodic are then necessary.
Smoothness of the internal wall that minimizes the head loss and avoids the formation
of deposits.
High mechanical resistance due to the glass reinforcement.
Absolute impermeability of pipes and joints both from external to internal a
Quantity Estimation of Sewage
Variation in Sewage Flow
Variation occurs in the flow of sewage over annual average daily flow. Fluctuation in flow
occurs from hour to hour and from season to season. The typical hourly variation in the sewage
flow is shown in the Figure 4.1. If the flow is gauged near its origin, the peak flow will be
quite pronounced. The peak will defer if the sewage has to travel long distance. This is because
of the time required in collecting sufficient quantity of sewage required to fill the sewers and
time required in travelling. As sewage flow in sewer lines, more and more sewage is mixed in
it due to continuous increase in the area being served by the sewer line. This leads to reduction
in the fluctuations in the sewage flow and the lag period goes on increasing. The magnitude of
variation in the sewage quantity varies from place to place and it is very difficult to predict.
For smaller township this variation will be more pronounced due to lower length and travel
time before sewage reach to the main sewer and for large cities this variation will be less.
Figure 4.1 Typical hourly variations in sewage flow.

For estimating design discharge following relation can be considered:

Maximum daily flow = Two times the annual average daily flow (representing
seasonal variations)
Maximum hourly flow = 1.5 times the maximum daily flow (accounting hourly
variations)
= Three times the annual average daily flow
As the tributary area increases, peak hourly flow will decrease. For smaller population served
(less than 50000) the peak factor can be 2.5, and as the population served increases its value
reduces. For large cities it can be considered about 1.5 to 2.0. Therefore, for outfall sewer the
peak flow can be considered as 1.5 times the annual average daily flow. Even for design of the
treatment facility, the peak factor is considered as 1.5 times the annual average daily flow.
The minimum flow passing through sewers is also important to develop self cleansing velocity
to avoid silting in sewers. This flow will generate in the sewers during late night hours. The
effect of this flow is more pronounced on lateral sewers than the main sewers. Sewers must be
checked for minimum velocity as follows:
Minimum daily flow = 2/3 Annual average daily flow

Minimum hourly flow = minimum daily flow

= 1/3 Annual average daily flow
The overall variation between the maximum and minimum flow is more in the laterals and less
in the main or trunk sewers. This ratio may be more than 6 for laterals and about 2 to 3 in case
of main sewers.
Design Period
The future period for which the provision is made in designing the capacities of the various
components of the sewerage scheme is known as the design period. The design period depends
upon the following:
Ease and difficulty in expansion,
Amount and availability of investment,
Anticipated rate of population growth, including shifts in communities, industries and
commercial investments,
Hydraulic constraints of the systems designed, and
Life of the material and equipment.
Following design period can be considered for different components of sewerage scheme.
1. Laterals less than 15 cm diameter : Full development
2. Trunk or main sewers : 40 to 50 years
3. Treatment Units : 15 to 20 years
4. Pumping plant : 5 to 10 years
Quantity Estimation of Storm Water
Factors Affecting the Quantity of Stormwater
The surface run-off resulting after precipitation contributes to the stormwater. The quantity of
stormwater reaching to the sewers or drains is very large as compared with sanitary sewage.
The factors affecting the quantity of stormwater flow are as below:
i. Area of the catchment
ii. Slope and shape of the catchment area
iii. Porosity of the soil
iv. Obstruction in the flow of water as trees, fields, gardens, etc.
v. Initial state of catchment area with respect to wetness.
vi. Intensity and duration of rainfall
vii. Atmospheric temperature and humidity
viii. Number and size of ditches present in the area
Methods for Estimation of Quantity of Storm Water
1. Rational Method
2. Empirical formulae method
Sewer Appurtenances
The structures, which are constructed at suitable intervals along the sewerage system to help
its efficient operation and maintenance, are called as sewer appurtenances. These include:
(1) Manholes, (2) Drop manholes, (3) Lamp holes,
(4) Clean-outs, (5) Street inlets called Gullies, (6) Catch basins,
(7) Flushing Tanks, (8) Grease & Oil traps, (9) Inverted Siphons, and
(10) Storm Regulators.

Sewage And Storm water Pumping Stations

There are certain locations where it is possible to convey sewage by gravity to a
central
treatment facility or stormwater is conveyed up to disposal point entirely by
gravity.
Whereas, in case of large area being served with flat ground, localities at lower
elevation or
widely undulating topography it may be essential to employ pumping station for
conveyance
of sewage to central treatment plant. Sewage and stormwater is required to be
lifted up from a
lower level to a higher level at various places in a sewerages system. Pumping
of sewage is
also generally required at the sewage treatment plant.
Pumping of sewage is different than water pumping due to polluted nature of
the wastewater
containing suspended solids and floating solids, which may clog the pumps. The
dissolved
organic and inorganic matter present in the sewage may chemically react with
the pump and
pipe material and can cause corrosion. The disease causing bacteria present in
the sewage
may pose health hazard to the workers. Sedimentation of organic matter in the
sump well
may lead to decomposition and spreading of foul odour in the pumping station,
requiring
proper design to avoid deposition. Also, variation of sewage flow with time
makes it a
challenging task.
Pumping stations are often required for pumping of (1) untreated domestic
wastewater, (2)
stormwater runoff, (3) combined domestic wastewater and stormwater runoff,
(4) sludge at a
wastewater treatment plant, (5) treated domestic wastewater, and (6) recycling
treated water
or mixed liquor at treatment plants. Each pumping application requires specific
design and
pump selection considerations. At sewage treatment plant pumping is also
required for
removal of grit from grit chamber and pumping may be required for conveying
separated
grease and floating solids to disposal facility.
Generally pumping station should contain at least three pumping units of such
capacity to
handle the maximum sewage flow if the largest unit is out of service. The pumps
should be

selected to provide as uniform a flow as possible to the treatment plant. All

pumping stations
should have an alarm system to signal power or pump failure and every effort
should be made
to prevent or minimize overflow. Flow measuring device such as venturimeter
shall be
provided at the pumping station. In all cases raw-sewage pumps should be
protected by
screens or racks unless special devices such as self cutting grinder pumps are
provided.
Housing for electric motors should be made above ground and in dry wells
electric motors
should be provided protection against flooding. Good ventilation in dry well
should be
provided, preferably of forced air type, and accessibility for repairs and
replacements should
be ensured.
The site selection for the pumping station is important and the area selected
should never get
flooded. The station should be easily accessible in all weathers. The stormwater
pumping
station should be so located that the water may be impounded without causing
damage to the
properties. Location of the pumping station should be finalize considering the
future
expansion and expected increase in the sewage flow. There need to be enough
space in the
pumping station to replace low capacity pump with higher capacities as per the
need in
future. The capacity of the pumping station is based on the present and future
sewage flow.
Generally design period up to 15 years is considered for pumps. The civil
structure and the
pipelines shall be adequate to serve for the design period of 30 years.
Types of Pumps
Following types of pumps are used in the sewerage system for pumping of
sewage, sewage
sludge, grit matter, etc. as per the suitability:
a. Radial-flow centrifugal pumps
b. Axial-flow and mixed-flow centrifugal pumps
c. Reciprocating pistons or plunger pumps
d. Diaphragm pumps
e. Rotary screw pumps
f. Pneumatic ejectors
g. Air-lift pumps
Other pumps and pumping devices are available, but their use in environmental
engineering

is infrequent.
Radial-Flow Centrifugal pumps: These pumps consist of two parts: (1) the casing and
(2)
the impeller. The impeller of the pump rotates at high speed inside the casing.
Sewage is
drawn from the suction pipe into the pump and curved rotating vanes throw it
up through
outlet pipe because of centrifugal force. Radial-flow pumps throw the liquid
entering the
center of the impeller out into a spiral volute or casing. The impellers of all
centrifugal pumps
can be closed, semi open, or open depending on the application. Open impeller
type pumps are more suitable because suspended solids and floating matter
present in the sewage can be easily pumped without clogging. These pumps can
have a horizontal or vertical design.
These pumps are commonly used for any capacity and head. These pumps have
low specific
speed up to 4200.
Axial- flow Centrifugal pumps: Axial-flow designs can handle large capacities but only
with
reduced discharge heads. They are constructed vertically. The vertical pumps
have positive
submergence of the impeller. These are used for pumping large sewage flow,
more than 2000
m3/h and head up to 9.0 m. These pumps have relatively high specific speed of
8000
16000. The water enters in this pump axially and the head is developed by the
propelling
action of the impeller vanes.
Mixed flow pumps: These pumps develop heads by combination of centrifugal
action and the
lift of the impeller vane on the liquid. They are having single impeller. The flow
enters the
pump axially and discharges in an axial and radial direction into volute type
casing. The
specific speed of the pump varies from 4200 to 9000. These are used for
medium heads
ranging from 8 m to 15 m.
Most water and wastewater can be pumped with centrifugal pumps. They should
not be used
for the following:
Pumping viscous industrial liquids or sludges, where the efficiencies of
centrifugal
pumps are very low, and therefore positive displacement pumps are used for
such
applications.

 Low flows against high heads. Except for deep-well applications, the large
number of
impellers needed is a disadvantage for the centrifugal design.
The rotational speed of impeller affects the capacity, efficiency, and extent of
cavitation.
Even if the suction lift is within permissible limits, cavitations can be a problem
and should
be checked. Centrifugal pumps are classified on the basis of their specific speed
(Ns) at the
point of maximum efficiency. The specific speed of the pump is defined as speed
of the
impeller in revolution per minute such that it would deliver discharge of 1
m3/min against 1.0
m of head. The pumps with low specific speed are suitable for more suction lift
than the pumps with
high specific speed. The axial flow pumps with high specific speed will not work
with any
suction lift; rather these pumps require positive suction head and some
minimum
submergence for trouble free operation. It is advisable to avoid suction lift for
the centrifugal
pumps. Hence pumps are generally installed either to work submerged in the
wet well or
installed in the dry well at such a level that the impeller will be below the level
of the liquid
in the wet well.
Positive displacement pumps: These pumps include reciprocating piston, plunger, and
diaphragm pumps. Almost all reciprocating pumps used in environmental
engineering are
metering or power pumps. A piston or plunger is used in a cylinder, which is
driven forward
and backward by a crankshaft connected to an outside driving unit. Adjusting
metering pump
flow involves merely changing the length and number of piston strokes. A
diaphragm pump
is similar to a reciprocating piston or plunger, but instead of a piston, it contains
a flexible
diaphragm that oscillates as the crankshaft rotates. Plunger and diaphragm
pumps feed
metered amounts of chemicals (acids or caustics for pH adjustment) to a water
or wastewater
stream. These are not suitable for sewage pumping because solids and rugs
present in the
sewage may clog them. These pumps have high initial cost and very low
efficiency.
Rotary Screw Pumps: In this type, a motor rotates a vane screw or rubber stator on
a shaft to

lift or feed sludge or solid waste material to a higher level or the inlet of another
pump. These
are used in the square grit chamber for removal of grit.
Air Pumps: These pumps include pneumatic ejectors and airlifts. In pneumatic
ejector
wastewater flows into a receiver pot and an air pressure system then blows the
liquid to a
treatment process at a higher elevation. The air system can use plant air (or
steam), a
pneumatic pressure tank, or an air compressor. This pumping system has no
moving parts in
contact with the waste; thus, no clogging of impeller is involved. Ejectors are
normally
maintenance free and operate for longer time. Airlift pumps consist of an updraft
tube, an air
line, and an air compressor or blower. Airlifts blow air at the bottom of a
submerged updraft
tube. As the air bubbles travel upward, they expand reducing density and
pressure within the
tube. Higher flows can be lifted for short distances in this way. Airlifts are used in
wastewater
treatment to transfer mixed liquors or slurries from one process to another.
These pumps
have very low efficiency and can lift the sewage up to small head.
Efficiencies of Pumps
Efficiencies of the pumps range from 85% for large capacity centrifugals (radialflow
centrifugals and axial-flow and mixed-flow centrifugals) to below 50% for many
smaller
units. For reciprocating pistons or plunger pumps efficiency varies from 30%
onward
depending on horsepower and number of cylinders. For diaphragm pumps,
efficiency is about
30%, and for rotary screw type, pneumatic ejectors type and air-lift pumps it is
below 25%.
Materials for Construction of Pumps
For pumping of water using radial-flow centrifugals and axial-flow and mixedflow
centrifugal type pumps normally bronze impellers, bronze or steel bearings,
stainless or
carbon steel shafts, and cast iron housing is used. For domestic wastewater
pumping using
radial-flow centrifugals and axial-flow and mixed-flow centrifugal type pumps
similar
material is used except that they are often made from cast iron or stainless steel
impellers. For

industrial wastewater and chemical feeders using radial-flow centrifugal or

reciprocating
piston or plunger type pumps, a variety of materials depending on corrosiveness
are used. In
diaphragm pumps the diaphragm is usually made of rubber. Rotary screw type,
pneumatic
ejectors type and air-lift pumps normally have steel components.
Pumping System Design
To choose the proper pump, the environmental engineer must know the
capacity, head
requirements, and liquid characteristics. This section addresses the capacity and
head
requirements.
Capacity
To compute capacity, the environmental engineer should first determine
average system flow
rate, then decide if adjustments are necessary. For example, when pumping
wastes from a
community sewage system, the pump must handle peak flows roughly two to
five times the
average flow, depending on community size. Summer and winter flows and
future needs also
dictate capacity. Population increase trends and past flow rates should also be
considered in
this evaluation. The capacity of the pumping station should be so determined
that the pump
of minimum duty should also run for at least 5 min. In addition, the capacity of
the well
should be such that with any combination of inflow and pumping, the cycle of
operation for
each pump will not be less than 5 min and the maximum detention time in the
wet well will
not exceed 30 min at average flow.
The capacity of the pumps installed should meet the peak flow rate with about
100% standby.
Two or more number of pumps should be provided. The size and number of
pumps for larger
pumping station is so selected that variation in the flow rate can be adjusted by
manipulating
speed of the pump or throttling the delivery valve, without starting or stopping
the pumps too
frequently. The general practice is to provide three pumping sets in small
stations consisting
of one pump of capacity equal to dry weather flow (DWF), second pump with
capacity of 2

times DWF and third pump of capacity 3 times DWF. For larger pumping stations
five pump
sets are provided with capacities of 2 units of 0.5 DWF, 2 pumps of 1 DWF and
one pump of
3 DWF.
Head Requirement
Head describes pressure in terms of lift. The discharge head on a pump is a sum
of the
following contributing factors:
1) Static Head (hd) - The vertical distance through which the liquid must be lifted
i.e. the
lowest water level in wet well and highest point on the discharge side.
2) Friction Head (hf) - The resistance to flow caused by friction in the pipes,
valves, and
bends. Entrance and transition losses shall also be included. The loss of head in
friction in the
pipes is estimated from the well known equation hf = fLv2/(2gD)
3) Velocity Head (hv) - The head required to impart energy into a fluid to induce
velocity.
Normally this head is quite small and can be ignored unless the total head is low.
This is
estimated as v2/2g.
4) Pressure Head (hp) - The pressure differential that the pump must develop to
deliver water
on the delivery side under higher pressure. The pressure on water in sump well
is usually
atmospheric pressure, whereas when pumping into sewers there would be
potential head at
the point of delivery, against which the pump have to deliver. Thus, this is the
difference
between pressures on the liquid in the wet well and at the point of delivery.
Total Head (H) of pumping is thus expressed by the following equation:
H = hd + hf + hv hp (2)
Suction Lift
The amount of suction lift that can be handled must be carefully computed. It is
limited by
the barometric pressure (which depends on elevation and temperature), the
vapor pressure
(which also depends on temperature), friction and entrance losses on the
suction side, and the
net positive suction head (NPSH) - a factor that depends on the shape of the
impeller and is
obtained from the pump manufacturer.
Horsepower

The horsepower required to drive the pump is called brake horsepower (BHP).
The following
equation determines the brake horsepower:
BHP = (w.Q.H)/(75.p. m) (3)
Where, Q = discharge (m3/s); H = head of water (m); w = Density of water
(kg/m3); p =
Efficiency of the pump; and m = efficiency of the driving motor.
Types of Pumping Stations
Pumping stations can be configured in a wide variety of arrangements,
depending on size and
application. The classifications for such pumping-station configurations are: wet
well/dry
well, wet well only with submersible pumps, and wet well only with nonsubmersible pumps.
Wet well and dry well: In this configuration, two pits (wells) are required: one to hold
the
fluid, and one to house the pumps and appurtenances (Figure 9.1). This is
required for fluids
that cannot be primed or conveyed long distances in suction piping, this option
is typically
used to pump large volumes of raw wastewater, where uninterrupted flow is
critical and
wastewater solids could clog suction piping. While construction costs of this type
may be
higher and a heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system is necessary due to
installation
below ground. This configuration is best for operation and maintenance
activities because
operators can see and touch the equipment.
Wet well with submersible pumps: In this configuration, one well holds both the pumps
and
the wastewater being pumped. The pump impeller is submerged or nearly
submerged in the
wastewater. Additional piping is not required in this type to convey the
wastewater to the
impeller. This option is common worldwide, and the submersible centrifugal
pumps can be
installed and operated cost-effectively. When vertical pumps are installed the
driving motor
is mounted on the floor above the ceiling of the wet well.
Wet well with non-submersible Pumps: In this configuration, one well holds the
wastewater.
The pumps are installed above the water level in wet well. This option is used in
areas where

the wastewater can be pulled through suction piping e.g., treated or finished
water or where
shutdowns or failures would not be immediately critical e.g., a package plants
raw
wastewater lift stations, equalization of secondary treated wastewater, etc.
In selecting the best design for an application, environmental engineers should
consider the
following factors:
Many gases are formed by domestic wastewater, including some that are
flammable.
When pumps or other equipment are located in rooms below ground level, the
possibility
of explosion or gas buildup exists, and ventilation is extremely important.
When wastewater is pumped at high velocities or through long lines, the
hammering
caused by water can be a problem. Valves and piping should be designed to
withstand
these pressure waves. Even pumps that discharge to the atmosphere should use
check
valves to cushion the surge. Coarse bar screens shall be provided ahead of
pumping
station when centrifugal pumps are installed.
Most of the places dry-well design is preferred. The pumping station must be
able to
adjust the variation of wastewater flow. The smallest capacity pump should be
able to
pump from the wet well and discharge at a self cleansing velocity of about 0.6
m/s.
Pumping stations typically include at least two pumps and a basic wet-well level
control
system. One pump is considered a standby pump, although the controls
typically cycle
back and forth during normal flows so they receive equal wear.

TYPES AND STRUCTURE OF PUMPING STATIONS

The type of pumping stations can be (a) Horizontal pumps in dry pit, (b) Vertical pumps in dry pit,
(c) Vertical pumps in suction well and (d) Submersible pumps in suction sump. All these types
include a sewage-receiving sump, which is called suction sump or wet well. These types of pump
arrangements are shown in Figure

Undesirable Operations
The following undesirable operations should be avoided:
A. Operation at higher head
A pump should never be operated at a head higher than the maximum recommended head otherwise
such operation may result in excessive recirculation in the pump, and overheating of the sewage and
the pump. Another problem that arises if a pump is operated at a head higher than the recommended
maximum head is that the radial reaction on the pump shaft increases causing excessive unbalanced
forces on the shaft, which may cause failure of the pump shaft. As a useful guide, appropriate
marking should be made on the pressure gauge. Efficiency at a higher head is normally low and such
an operation is also inefficient.
B. Operation at lower head
If a pump is operated at a lower head than the recommended minimum head, the radial reaction on
the pump shaft increases causing excessive unbalanced forces on the shaft, which may cause
premature wear of bearings and possibly shaft failure if persisted. As a useful guide
appropriatemarking should be made on both pressure gauge and ammeter. Efficiency at a lower head
isnormally low, hence such an operation is inefficient. In such cases, it is advisable to throttle
thedelivery side valve to create more head to work within safe head. This will also reduce the power.
If this is a design flaw additional head has to be created at tail end by elevating the delivery.
However, these are not energy efficient solutions; change of impeller to suit the actual head is the
solution.
C. Operation on higher suction lift
If a pump is operated on suction lift higher than the permissible value, pressures at the eye of
impeller and the suction side fall below vapour pressure. This results in flashing of sewage into
vapour. These vapour bubbles collapse during passage, resulting in cavitation in the pump, causing

pitting on the suction side of impeller and casing, and excessive vibrations. In addition to mechanical
damage due to pitting, pump discharge also reduces drastically. Typical damage to impeller and
sometimes to the casing is shown in Figure.

Fig. Typical Cavitation Damage of an Impeller

D. Operation of the pump with low submergence
Minimum submergence above the bell-mouth or foot-valve is necessary to prevent entry of air into
the suction of the pump, which gives rise to the vortex phenomenon, causing excessive vibration,
overloading of bearings, reduction in discharge and in the efficiency. As a useful guide, the lowest
permissible sewage level should be marked on the water level indicator. Usually the pump
manufacturer indicates the minimum height of submergence. In the case of submersible pumps, the
minimum depth is needed to ensure cooling of the motor while running.
E. Operation with occurrence of vortices
If vibration continues even after taking all precautions, vortex may be the cause. Vortex should be
stopped by using anti vortex fittings as described in chapter 4 of Part A of the manual:
A well-planned maintenance programme for pumping systems can reduce or prevent unnecessary
equipment wear and downtime. (The following maintenance information applies to both sewage and
solids pumping systems.)
The following is a maintenance checklist for a basic pumping-station:
Check the wet well level continuously (whenever necessary).
Record each pumps run time hours (as indicated on the elapsed-time meters) at least once in a
day and confirm that the pumps running hours are equal.
Ensure that the control-panel switches are in their proper positions.
Ensure that the valves are in their proper positions.
Check for unusual pump noises.
At least once a week, manually pump down the wet well to check for and to remove debris that may
clog the pumps.
Inspect the float balls and cables and remove all debris to ensure that they operate properly. Twisted
cables are to be released that may affect automatic operations.
If a pump is removed from service, adjust the lead pump selector switch to the number that
corresponds to the pumps remaining in operation.
GATES, VALVES AND ACTUATORS

Sluice Gate
A sluice gate (Figure 3.3) is traditionally a wooden or metal plate, which slides in grooves in the
sides of the guide channel.
Sluice gates are commonly used to control sewage levels in STPs .

Dos for sluice gates

Operate the gate at least once in every three months.
Check the nuts of all construction and foundation bolts once in a year. Tighten the bolts, if loose.
Examine the entire painted surface for any signs of damage to the protective paint.
Donts for sluice gates
Do not remove lock plates until the gate has been properly installed.
Do not keep the gate out of operation for more than three months.
Do not forget to set the stop nut in the correct position.
Do not disturb the adjustment of wedge block bolts/studs.
Do not over torque the crank handle/hand wheel.
Valve
On the delivery side of centrifugal pumps, a non-return valve is necessary to prevent back-pressure
from the delivery head on the pump, when the pump is shut off. To avoid water-hammer, which is
likely to be caused by the closure of the valve, the valve may be provided with an anti-slam device,
which may be either a lever and dead-weight type, a spring-loading type or the dash pot type.

Pumps may be run in parallel with different permutation of the standbys. Isolation valves would be
needed to isolate those pumps, which are to be idle. Generally, the isolating valves are gate
valves,which should preferably be of the rising stem type, since this type offers the advantage of
visual indication of the valve-position.
For exterior underground locations, gate valves are generally used.
Gate Valve
A gate valve is a valve that opens by lifting a round or rectangular gate/wedge out of the path of the
fluid as shown in Figure 3.4 overleaf. The distinct feature of a gate valve is that the sealing surfaces
between the gate and seats are planar. The gate faces can form a wedge shape or they can be parallel.
Typical gate valves should never be used for regulating flow, unless they are specifically designed for
that purpose. Gate valves require maintenance as indicated overleaf:

Non-Return Valve (Check Valve)

Normally, a check valve is installed in the discharge of each pump to provide a positive shutoff from force
main pressure when the pump is shut off and to prevent the hydraulic force from draining back into the
wet well. The most common type of check valve is the swing check valve, which is shown in Figure

This valve consists of a valve body with a clapper arm attached to a hinge that opens when the pump
starts operating and closes to seal when the pump is shut off.
Check valves must close before the water column in the pipe reverses flow; otherwise, severe water
hammer can occur when the clapper arm slams against the valve body seat. If this occurs, an
adjustment of the outside weight or spring is usually required. A traditional clapper type of check
valve has a lever on the extended shaft, which allows adjustment of the weight on the arm or spring
to vary the closing time. Wear occurs within the valve primarily on the clapper hinge-and-shaft
assemblies and should be checked annually for looseness.
Non-Return Valve (Ball Type)
Non-return valve depends on a light weight and suitable coated ball moving inside the flowing pipe
to occupy an elevated angular position while the fluid is in pumping and dropping back to close the
reverse flow through the pipe. Because it is a sphere sitting over a circular opening, it is expected to
seat properly and seal the reverse flow. The material of the ball, the coating and its sturdiness against
dents caused by the slide are important aspects. The ball is replaced by opening the top flange after
switching off the pump. This can be installed in any position, vertical or horizontal. A non-return
valve is shown in Figure.When flow occurs, the ball is lifted into the angular piping and is held there
because its weight is lighter than the sewage and the velocity of flow. When the flow stops, it slides
back and seals.

Butterfly Valve

Butterfly valves are another type of valve that have been successfully used as suction and discharge
isolation valves in pumping stations. They are frequently used in sewage plants where waste streams
with a high solids content are encountered, such as in sludge pumping systems. A butterfly valve
consists of the valve body and a rotating disc plug that operates through 90 degrees.
This is usually a disc rotated by 90 degrees by external handle. In the open position, the disc is in line
with the flow. In the closed position, the disc is at 90 degrees to the flow and it stops the flow.
Usually, the axis is vertical although horizontal axis arrangement may also be used in smaller sizes.
The closing and opening can be manual or mechanized. The butterfly valves occupy less space and
are generally preferred for pipe sizes larger than 150 mm.
Many agencies specify butterfly valves as opposed to gate valves because they are less susceptible to
plugging.

Actuators
These are replacements for physical operation by the operators. Actuators are used for automation of
valves. An actuator rotates the valve spindle or lifts and drops the same.
A. Electric geared motor actuator
The actuator consists of a rotor stator unit driving an output shaft through a single stage-worm
reduction gear, which incorporates an automatic mechanical device for changing manual drive to
power drive. The actuator includes a travel-limit switch unit and a torque switch unit, and is of totally
enclosed construction. When power fails, electric motor driven gear actuators retain their positions.
When power supply returns, pay attention how the valves move. The electric motor driven gear
actuator is shown in Figure

B. Solenoids
Solenoids are the most common actuator components. It consists of a moving ferrous core (a piston)
that moves inside wire coil. Normally the piston is held outside the coil by a spring. When a voltage
is applied to the coil and current flows, the coil builds up a magnetic field that attracts the piston and
pulls it into the centre of the coil. The piston can be used to supply a linear force. Diaphragm valve
have small holes on it. The holes should be free from clogging by debris otherwise the diaphragm
may not open.
C. Pneumatics
Pneumatic systems have much in common with hydraulic systems with a few key differences. The
reservoir is eliminated as there is no need to collect and store the air between uses in the pneumatic
system. Also because air is a gas, it is compressible and regulators are not needed to recirculate the
flow; however, since the gas is compressible, the systems are not as stiff or strong.
In general, the pneumatics are liable to cause accidents such as when the air hose suddenly pulls out
of the hose clamp and jets high pressure air on persons nearby. This should be avoided. The electric
geared motor type is to be preferred. The pneumatic valve is shown in Figure

D. Hydraulic system
Actuator (hydraulic motor and hydraulic cylinder) is operated by hydraulic fluids (hydraulic oil),
which is pressurised by hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor. Generally, a smooth movement
and variable speed can be achieved. Moreover, the installed relief valve can prevent the system from
breakdown. It should be noted that hydraulic oil leaks as pressure increases. Check for oil leakage
regularly. Hydraulic system should be kept clean because it is vulnerable to dust or rust. Take
precautions to avoid fires because the hydraulic oil is combustible.
SCREEN
Screenings in sewage from the incoming sewer below the ground level need to be separated and
lifted above ground level, and removed either by mechanical or manual method.
Types of Screens
Coarse Screens
Coarse screens are usually bar screens consisting of vertical or inclined bars spaced at equal intervals
across a channel through which sewage flows. The openings are usually 25 mm.Hand-cleaned
screens are usually inclined at 45 degrees to the horizontal.
Medium Bar Screens
Medium bar screens have clear openings of about 12 mm.
Fine Screens
Fine screens are mechanically-cleaned devices. Fine screens may be of the drum or disc type,
mechanically cleaned and continuously operated. They are also used for protecting the beaches where
untreated sewage may have to be discharged into the sea for disposal by dilution.

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION FACILITIES

INTRODUCTION
Electrical systems that are to supply electrical power for an entire STP consist of power receiving and
transforming equipment, power distributing equipment, cables, drives and standby generators.
Instrumentation facilities are also installed for the purpose of measuring and collecting process data
such as flow rate, pressure, water qualities, and so on, at all times. These are utilized to monitor and
control treatment processes at optimal conditions for a stable treatment. The instrumentation facilities
consist of sensors for processes, signal converters, operating devices (actuators), controllers (PLC:
Programmable Logic Controller), monitoring devices (PC: personal computer), etc.
This section describes the following electrical and instrumentation facilities:
A. Power receiving and transforming equipment (Substation & transformers)
B. Standby power supply system (Generators, Engines, UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply)
C. Prime movers and motor controllers (Motors, Starters, Cabling)
D. Instrumentation system
E. Supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA)
A typical single line diagram (SLD) depicts the entire electrical power flow system of an STP. The
single line diagram not only presents the type and number of equipment but also the electrical
specifications. This is an important document for an O&M person who would like to refer to it in
case of any operational or maintenance need. Every STP should have:
A SLD kept for record and displayed properly in the STP facility particularly near the electrical substation
SLD periodically reviewed and updated suitably in case of any change
All those personnel involved in the electrical and instrumentation work should understand the SLD.
POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Power supply systems have the following three major functions:
Transfer power from the transmission system to the distribution system
Reduce the voltage to the specified level (Typical voltage level is 415 volt for STPs) suitable for
connection to local loads
Protect the entire network by identifying and isolating electrical faults selectively
Power Receiving and Transforming Equipment
If the STP facility receives the electrical supply at high voltage i.e., 66kV, 11kV, 6.6 kV, or 3.3 kV, it
has to be reduced to the operating voltage level, which is usually 415V. A substation, which is used to
step-down high voltage to low voltage, consists of the following equipment or devices:
High Tension (HT) Substation
The HT substation is composed of the following equipment and devices.
Disconnecting Switch
Disconnecting switches are devices to open/close a high voltage circuit when high-voltage equipment
are inspected, tested or cleaned. The devices are capable of safely breaking no-load current but not
load current. For safe O&M work, be sure to open/close the disconnecting switch only after opening

a circuit breaker, which is located on the secondary side, just downstream of the disconnecting
switch.
Circuit Breaker
Circuit breakers are switches that open/close electric-circuits in normal and abnormal conditions
(especially in short circuit). Therefore, the circuit breakers must be capable of tripping the circuits in
conjunction with protective relays and by cutting off the short-circuit current definitely and safely,
avoiding accidents due to high current.
Circuit breakers for high voltage are categorised into the following types according to their
techniques of eliminating arcs:
A. Air Circuit Breakers (ACB)
B. Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB)
C. Inert Gas Method (SF6)
Power Fuses
The function of a power fuse is to sense and prevent flow of excess current in electrical devices and
electrical wire by melting the fuse element and thereby breaking the electric circuit when subjected to
a short-circuit. Power fuses are typically used for smaller electrical systems because they have the
capability and speed for breaking the circuit as compared with circuit breakers.
A proper O&M, practice is that even if only one fuse melts due to an accident such as a short-circuit
in a three phase switch, all power fuses including the melted one should be replaced.
Voltage Transformer (VT) or Potential Transformer (PT)
Voltage transformers are used mainly in high-voltage distribution equipment to step-down voltage in
measurement circuit for safe measurement; single-phase and three-phase types are manufactured.
The typical secondary voltage of the voltage transformer is 110 volt (Phase-to-Phase). They are also
applied to protective relays.
O&M issues to be observed in case of a PT are as follows:
If once short circuit occurs on the secondary side of a VT, excess current flows into the primary side
and that may cause the fuse on the primary side to blow. The primary fuse has also to be checked
when there is a fault trip or metering mismatch.
Current Transformer (CT)
Current transformers are used for stepping down current to be measured safely. It is also applied to
protective relays.
The typical secondary current of the current transformer is 5 Amp or 1 Amp.
O&M issues to be checked are as follows:
If the secondary side of CT is open-circuited, all the current flowing to primary side is excited by
magnetic saturation and causes damages to the CT by over-heating. Therefore, the secondary side
should never be left open-circuited. Even when the downstream instrument is removed for any
repair, the secondary should be shorted.

Protective Relay
Protective relays should detect electrical faults promptly, isolate the faults from system and activate
alarms when there is a faulty condition sensed in the electrical supply to the circuits or electrical
equipment (short circuit, earth fault, single-phase, reverse power flow etc.)
The protective relays should have the following three characteristics:
A. Certainty: The relay should always be sensing the parameters for action when there is a fault or
specified abnormality.
B. Selectivity: The relay should obey a selection of the limits beyond which a fault will be judged.
C. Promptness: The relay should sense and operate within the shortest possible time.
Categories according to protective functions are as follows:
A. Over current relay (OCR): Monitor and protect against over load and short-circuit.
B. Under voltage relay (UVR) and over voltage relay (OVR): Detect and protect under voltage
(power failure) or over voltage.
C. Earth fault relay: Protect by detecting current leakage to earth.

Categories according to design as follows.

An electrochemical protective relay converts the voltages and currents to magnetic and electric forces
and torques that press against spring tensions in the relay. The tension of the spring and taps on the
electromagnetic coils in the relay are the main processes by which a user sets a relay.
In a Solid State relay, the incoming voltage and current waveforms are monitored by analog circuits,
not recorded or digitized. The analog values are compared to settings made by the user by a
potentiometer in the relay.

A Digital Relay converts all measured analog quantities into digital signals. Compared to static
relays, digital relays introduce Analogue to Digital Converter (A/D conversion) of all measured
analogue quantities and use a microprocessor to implement the protection algorithm.
The microprocessor may use some kind of counting technique, or use the Discrete Fourier Transform
(DFT) to implement the algorithm. Since late 1990s most of the protective relays are of digital type.
Advantages of Digital Relays
High level of functionality integration
Additional monitoring functions
Functional flexibility
Capable of working under a wide range of temperatures. Internal power requirement is very low.
They can implement more complex functions and are generally more accurate
Self-checking features and self-adaptability
Able to communicate with other digital equipment of contemporary design
Less sensitive to temperature-related aging
Economical because can be produced in required numbers and can be set at site
More accurate
Signal storage is possible
Limitations of Digital Relay
The devices have short lifetime due to the continuous development of new technologies.
Needs to be protected against power system transients
As digital systems become increasingly more complex they require specially trained staff for
operation
Proper maintenance of the settings and monitoring data
These limitations are overcome by progressive improvements in design, ruggedness, cost, low power
and heat generation factors, standardized modular design, scalability and simpler training to
operating staff.
Transformer
A transformer is the most important component in substations. Transformers receive electrical power
at high voltage and transform it to lower service voltage. They also provide isolation between high
voltage and low voltage supply.
Cooling system for oil-immersed transformer: Oil serves as direct cooling medium to disperse the
heat that is generated from windings and core. The oil is in turn cooled by indirect cooling medium
such as air at the oil radiator.
Cooling system for dry transformer: Utilize surrounding air or SF6 as cooling medium.
Transformer Efficiency: The efficiency of a transformer varies between 96% and 99%. It not only
depends on design, but also on operating load. The transformer losses are mainly attributed to:
Constant Loss: This is also called iron loss or core loss, which mainly depends upon the material of
the core and magnetic circuit of the flux path. Hysteresis and eddy current loss are two
components of constant loss.
Variable Loss: This is also called load loss or copper loss, which varies with the square of the load
current.
The best efficiency of a transformer occurs at a load when constant loss and variableloss are equal.
For distribution transformers, installed in an STP, the best efficiency would occur around 50% load.
O&M checks to be made are as follows:
Check connections of cables for looseness and overheating
Check the transformer for abnormal vibration and noise

 Check oil and winding temperature regularly with respect to manufacturers manual
Check for moisture ingress by observing the colour of the silica gel
Check for level of oil in the conservator

Low Tension (LT) Panel

LT panels or LT switchboards are designed to distribute stepped-down voltage to power equipment
and control panels.
They typically consist of moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), power contactors (PCs), protective
relays (PRs), meters, indication lamps, control switches, etc.
A. MCCB
An MCCB is designed to open/close low voltage feeder circuit or branch circuit at normal
condition. It also breaks the circuit automatically in case of abnormal condition such as overload,
short circuit, etc.
B. Power Contactor
A power contactor is typically used for on / off control of motors. A relay can be installed on the
circuit for overload protection. Electromagnetic force works to open /close the contacts.
The O&M checks to be made are as follows:
Check for abnormal noise or overheating of exciting coils, abnormal noise and discolouration of
contacts (carbonized or worn contact surfaces by arcing)
Check for the proper working of all display indicators like voltmeters, ammeters, energy meters.

Bus-bar
Bus-bars are conductors to carry power among the various components in the power circuit in an
outdoor station or distribution board. They are to be rated to carry the maximum rated current
continuously and short-circuit current for a short time without damage.
The O&M issues to be cared for:
Check connections for looseness and overheating, and check the bus bar for discolouration
Check bus bars are properly colour coded (Red, Yellow or Blue) to represent the phases
Check bus bars are properly enclosed within panels.

SEWAGE PUMPING STATION AS WE SAW IT

Fig. Layout of Pump House of ISLS-V in NEW TOWN,KOLKATA

DRAINAGE PUMPING STATION-AS WE SAW IT

Drainage pumping station are used to pump out the wastewater and surface water including storm
water but not sewerage.
This type of pump station are consisted of
1.Sump
2.Vertical turbine pumps- 3592 m^3/hour * 8MLC , 150 kw motor.
3.Lubricating pumps- 5 m^3/hour * 8 MLC , 22 kw / 3 HP motor.
4.Valves.
5.Piping arrangement.
6.Step down (11kv/430v) transformer.
7.L.T Control Panel.

Fig.1(top) : Layout of a pump station.

Fig.2(bottom left & right) : VT Pumps & piping system.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion , We would like to say that , we have tried our level best to carefully and sincerely
know all the aspects of Drainage and sewage pumping systems . The operation and management of
day to day work done in these systems was the real things to learn . We have prepared this report
from our mechanical engineering viewpoint. This training have exposed us to the professional
world . We have sensed how to deal real world problems . Overall , we learnt to apply our bookish
knowledge to practical field and at the end of the day , we feel much needed completeness of our
engineering education in a very successful way due to the training at Public Health Engineering
Department.

References

1.Sewage-handbook
2.Course : Wastewater Management
Prof. M.M. Ghangrekar,IIT Kharagpur
3.National Programme On Technology Enhanced
Learning, MHRD
4.Central Public Health And Environmental Engineering
Organisation (CPHEEO) Manuals.
5. Flood Control Pumping Stations_US-LOW-web
6. Pumps & Drainage Brochure