TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS – PS001

Technical Specification
Wastewater Pump Stations
PS001

SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER CORPORATION

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Amendment, Distribution & Authorisation Record

Amendment Record

Revision Description / Details Date

A Draft Document for Discussion 16/02/2015

B Updated with Internal Comments 04/07/2016

C Updated to reflect electrical standards 21/04/2017

Approval Record

Author

Name: Greg Baud Signature: Date:

21/04/2017
Assets & Maintenance
Manager

Reviewer

Name: Ravi Raveendran Signature: Date:

Manager Operations

Approver

Name: Mark Lynch Signature: Date:

General Manager
Infrastructure

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Contents
1 OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................. 4

2 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................... 4

3 DESIGN CONCEPTS ............................................................................................................................. 6

4 PUMP WELL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................11

5 RISING MAINS ....................................................................................................................................17

6 PUMP SELECTION .............................................................................................................................18

7 ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL SPECIFICATION..........................................................................22

8 INSPECTION TESTING & COMMISSIONING...............................................................................24

9 AS-CONSTRUCTED INFORMATION .............................................................................................26

10 PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEMS .........................................................................................................28

11 REFERENCES.......................................................................................................................................29

12 APPENDIX A – SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST & HANDOVER – GUIDANCE CHECKLIST .......30

DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply in the document:
BWL Bottom Water Level
FAT Factory Acceptance Testing
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
NPSH Net Positive Suction Head
SAT Site Acceptance Testing
SGW South Gippsland Water Corporation
TWL Top Water Level
WSAA Water Services Association Australia

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1 OBJECTIVE
This document describes South Gippsland Water’s (SGW) requirements for the design, construction and
installation of sewerage pumping stations. The document is to be used as a guide for developers and
designers when undertaking pump station design and construction for any new SGW wastewater pumping
station. This specification shall be read in conjunction with all relevant WSAA standards.

2 INTRODUCTION
This specification describes the requirements for wastewater pumping stations constructed within SGW’s
service region.

These standards are to provide consultants, contractors and customers with a standard specification
outlining requirements for the type and features of a wastewater pumping station to be owned and operated
by SGW.

The document covers South Gippsland Water’s requirements and standards for traditional gravity scheme
collection Pump Stations

The exact type and features of a new pumping station will be determined by the location, function and
operational environment of the pumping station.

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2.1 Cost Effective Design

Developments in pumping technologies and control systems are providing SGW and designers of sewerage
systems the opportunity to evaluate and select various combinations of pump stations, rising mains and
sewers to provide an optimal whole of life outcome (construction, operations, maintenance and disposal).

SGW will seek to facilitate the design and installation of sewerage pump station infrastructure which meets
the following requirements;

 Provides reliable, robust and efficient sewer collection and pumping capability;
 Meet SGW’s design and functionality requirements;
 Ensure that whole of life costs are considered and incorporated;
 Protect public health and the environment;

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3 DESIGN CONCEPTS
3.1 Design Report

Submission of an appropriate pump station design report to SGW for review and approval is required prior
to any procurement or construction activity occurring. The design report shall be a succinct report
summarising key design elements of the proposed pump station including any supporting information and
calculations. The design report allows SGW to assess and sign off on key design elements, assumptions and
supporting information and to ensure the proposed pump station meets our requirements.
When developing the design for a new or upgraded sewerage collection pump station, there are many
interrelated design criteria to consider. SGW and WSAA have developed many standards which should be
used as guidelines to assess, conceive, design and deliver any new pump station asset.
Design work shall include but not be limited to the following;

 Site Considerations;
o Geotechnical Investigation;
o Site layout including all weather vehicle access, turning circles for larger trucks etc.;
o Site drainage including access road drainage;
o Flood protection considerations
o Retaining wall and embankments
o Local groundwater/seawater and possible intrusion
 Hydraulic Design
o Catchment Inflows
o Wet Well Design
o Rising Main Design
o Emergency flow relief provisions and locations
o Surge assessment and mitigation
 Electrical Design
o Electrical conduits, cable trays and power supply
o Electrical Design
o Control Philosophy
 Mechanical design including pump selection
 Environmental Considerations
 Planning approvals
 Water Supply, including suitable backflow protection
 Supporting Drawings
 Supporting Calculations

The design report, review and sign off is a hold point and required prior to moving to procurement or
construction phases of development.

This hold point ensures developers, designers, constructors and SGW have common understanding of the
project and reduces the potential for errors during construction and handover which can be costly and time
consuming for all stakeholders involved.

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3.2 Accredited Design Consultants

Sewerage pumping stations become long term critical assets and infrastructure for Water Corporations and
therefore require design in accordance with strict design and construction standards. As such, SGW has a
list of accredited design consultants that have demonstrated competency and experience to design a pump
station in accordance with this Specification and WSAA standards. Developers and land development
consultants will need to utilise one of these consultants to undertake standard SGW pump station design in
accordance with SGW and WSAA requirements.

Consultant Name Scope of Services/Competency Contact

Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) Pump Station Design Don McRae
 Electrical [email protected]
 Mechanical 03 9820 5299
 Civil
 Project Management
GHD Pump Station Design Darren Shrives
 Electrical [email protected]
 Mechanical 03 8687 8479
 Civil
 Project Management
SMEC Pump Station Design Stephen Howe
 Electrical [email protected]
 Mechanical +61 3 5173 0110
 Civil
 Project Management
Jacobs Pump Station Design Melbourne Office
 Electrical (03) 8668 3000
 Mechanical
 Civil
 Project Management
SJ Progressive Consulting Pump Station Design Shelaan Mathes
 Hydraulics/Hydrology [email protected]
 Manuals, Drawings +61 412 021 534
 Project Management
Optimum Drafting Pump Station Design Ray Just
 Electrical Switchboard drafting [email protected]
03 5195 5549
Safe Group Pump Station Design Cliff Pancutt
 Control Philosophy [email protected]
 SCADA Control 0439 383 540
 Electrical Design

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Alternative consultants proposed by a proponent will need to be considered and approved by SGW
prior to commencing any design work. Alternate consultants will need to have sufficient skills and
expertise to design a pump station in accordance with the requirements of this Standard
Specification and also have demonstrated industry experience in similar works.

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3.3 Siting and Layout

The following factors should be considered when selecting the location of a proposed pumping station;

 Proximity to rising main discharge point should be minimised where possible. SGW can advise on
discharge location;
 Depth of incoming gravity sewer will impact the depth of the wet well of pump station;
 Sites should be as unobtrusive and minimalist as possible and kept away from houses and built up
areas if possible;
 Sites require available access for future operations and maintenance activities.
 The order of preference for land siting choice is as follows;
o Reserve or Land provided with the subdivision by the developer;
o Council Land
o Vacant Crown Land
o Established Crown Land
Designers need to evaluate and discuss siting options and present to SGW within the design report phase to
ensure alignment to the Corporation’s requirements.

3.4 Access for Maintenance Vehicles

All pumping stations require adequate access and turning area for maintenance vehicles. Therefore it will
be necessary to provide or obtain suitable and adequate land. Pump stations are to be designed and
landscaped in a manner that blends in with local development and surrounding environment. Access roads
are discussed further in Section 3.7 and 3.10.
3.5 Emergency Flow Relief

As pumping stations are subject to mechanical or electrical failure, provision may be required to allow
continuing sewage flows to be relieved from the sewer. This will be in the form of a flow relief structure
and should be considered together with the pumping station when determining location and layout of the
station.

An emergency flow relief or overflow structure shall not be designed or constructed without SGW approval.
SGW shall assess whether an overflow structure may be required based on an assessment of whether it is
essential for the proper and efficient operation of a wastewater system. To facilitate this the design report
must address options, risks and mitigations as a minimum.

3.6 Flooding
Where a pumping station is sited in a flood prone area, the switchgear must in all cases be located above the
1 in 10 year flood level. For small to medium pump stations, the finished surface of the top of the wet well
roof slab should be placed 0.3m minimum above a 1 in 100 year flood level. The base of the electrical
switchboard cabinet shall be mounted a minimum of 0.6m above a 1 in 100 year flood level.

3.7 Easements

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Where necessary, easements are to be obtained for access roads, rising mains, water service and power
supply. Site layout shall be arranged to minimise the number and size of easements. If possible,
underground power supply should not cross other services.
Minimum clear easement width for an access road shall be 4 metres. Minimum clear easement width for a
rising main shall be 3 metres.
3.8 Fencing

Small pumping stations with only minor features do not normally require fencing, however the following
guidelines should be considered;
a) Fencing of stations will be to the requirements of SGW. Areas subject to vandalism/public access may
require security fencing
b) Sites adjacent to developed residential property may require fencing of the welded mesh type or
timber paling type with galvanised posts
c) As fencing itself can have an adverse visual impact, developers and designers should consider how
to best mitigate visual impact and blend the station in with local residents, landscape and
environment.

3.9 Emergency Storage

Pump Station failure may occur for a number of reasons including failure of power supply, switchboards,
pumps and rising mains. Emergency storage needs to be provided for SGW to have sufficient time to
respond to such failures and mitigate the possibility of any spills or overflows. Emergency storage is
considered to include both wet well storage and storage in upstream gravity sewers.

For any new or upgraded pump station, SGW requires a minimum of 8 hours storage at Average Dry Weather
Flows (ADWF) for ultimate development of the subdivision.

Options to be considered for emergency storage in order of preference include;

1. Use of larger diameter wet wells;

2. Online storage in larger diameter gravity sewers
3. Use of larger diameter manholes
4. Emergency Storage Structure interconnected to system

Final emergency storage solution shall be discussed and agreed to with SGW through the design report any
preceding discussions.

3.10 Operational Requirements

The following features shall be provided within any new pump station facility to ensure operability and
minimise potential for wastewater spills or overflows;
 A bypass pumping connection point on the rising main
 A generator connection point to allow the connection of a portable generator.
 Access for tankering and eduction trucks

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4 PUMP WELL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
Wet wells should be designed to have minimal “dead” space where solids can accumulate and provide
smooth even flow to the pump entrances adequately accommodating all pipework and pump equipment.
Flow should not travel past one pump inlet to reach another inlet.

Inlet design must ensure that swirling doesn’t occur in the wet well. In addition, the incoming flow should
not affect the pumps through excessive aeration. Excessive aeration and entrained air may cause pumps to
lose prime or lead to build up of entrained air within the rising main.

In small stations with incoming design flows of less than 5L/sec a plain inlet without a drop tube will generally
be sufficient. For pumps stations with design flows of >5L/sec a suitably designed drop tube will be required
as per Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: Wet Well Inlet Arrangements

4.2 Clearances for Pump Suction

The designer shall allow sufficient pump clearance below the proposed pump as per manufacturer’s
specifications. There will be minimal distance requirements below and to the sides of the pump to allow the
pump to operate as per its design and achieve the required pump rates and operability. The distances are
dependent on the pump and therefore are a key consideration when designing a pumping station.

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4.3 Determination of Wet Well Control Levels

The well size and control levels will generally comply with the following;
a) Bottom Water Level (BWL) should be set as low as possible to minimise “dead” storage but ensuring
sufficient submergence to prevent vortexing and to provide appropriate Net Positive Suction Head
(NPSH) at the pump inlet. Designers should follow the pump manufacturer’s recommendations to
calculate BWL.

b) Top Water Level (TWL) is set such that there is sufficient volume between TWL and BWL to limit the
number of pump starts per hour to an acceptable number (generally 10 per hour or as per
manufacturer’s recommendations). The TWL for ultimate flow condition is to be set 150mm below
the invert of the incoming gravity sewer to avoid the possibility of surcharging the sewer network.

Maximum control depth (i.e. depth between TWL and BWL) is normally limited to approximately
1000mm. Absolute maximum control depth for small to medium stations is 1500mm. Minimum
control depth is 300mm.

Control depth should be rounded to nearest multiple of 100 or 150mm to suit the level sensor probe.

c) Maximum Top Water Level (MTWL) is set at the invert of the incoming sewer and this level is usually
only reached when the duty pump is unable to cope with incoming flow. The standby pump is
switched on at this level in a duty-assist mode.
d) Flood Alarm Level (High Level) is set 150mm above MTWL.
e) Switching Arrangement for smaller sized pump stations with design flows less than 5L/sec is shown
in Figure 2 below.
Figure 3 shows the required switching arrangements for medium sized pumping stations. For pump
stations larger than 60L/sec SGW should be consulted on switching and control arrangements.

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Figure 2: Small Pump Station Switching Arrangement (<5L/sec)

Figure 3: Medium Sized Pump Station Switching Arrangement (>5L/sec)

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4.4 Catchment Inflow Calculations

The catchment flow contributions during dry and wet weather events need to be calculated to determine
appropriate sizing for the following pump station elements including;

 Wet well depth and diameter;

 Pump duty points;
 Rising main diameters.
Designers will need to undertake catchment flow calculations in accordance with WSAA 02-2002.
Incorporation of the following key parameters are required when calculating catchment inflows;

 Number of customer connections;

 Total area of wastewater catchment including future development of surrounding areas that are
likely to drain into the proposed wastewater pumping station;
 Calculation of Average Dry Weather Flow, Peak Dry Weather Flow and Design Flow (Peak Dry
Weather Flow plus groundwater and rainfall infiltration).
4.5 Pump Station Wet Well
Designers are required to size a new pump station with storage facility to contain 8 hours of average dry
weather flow wastewater volume, for ultimate development of the subdivision. SGW will not accept storage
facility of less than 8 hours of dry weather flow unless consulted and express permission is attained. SGW
minimum wet well diameters are specified below. Consultation and approval is to be attained from SGW if
designers are proposing to vary wet well diameters from the standards set out in Table 1 below.

Table 1: SGW Wet Well Diameter Requirements

Pump Station Size Minimum Wet Well Diameter

<10kW 1.8m

10-30kW 2.2m

>30kW >2.2m (based on design

calculations

The basement of the wet well requires 45° angle slopes in the base of the wet well to ensure minimal sludge
settlement occurs within the pump station as shown in Figure 4.

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4.6 Groundwater and Flotation

Designers are to investigate site conditions and the presence and levels of groundwater to the proposed
pump station. Groundwater and particularly saline conditions may have ramifications for the material type,
depth and diameter of the wet well.

Designers are to complete full flotation calculations of the wet well to ensure that there is sufficient “dead”
loading and skin friction to offset any flotation forces due to perched groundwater/flooding etc.

Soil bearing capacities are also to be investigated and calculated to ensure settlement of the pump station is
not an issue.

4.7 Valve Chamber Requirements

Valve chambers should be constructed separately to the pump station wet well to accommodate differential
ground settlement.

The valve chamber should house the following;

 1 sluice valve per pump mounted horizontally in the pump set outlet pipework and arranged to
enable isolation of the pump sets from the rising main;
 1 check valve per pump mounted horizontally in the pump set outlet pipework upstream of the
gate valves and arranged to prevent mass flow reversal under normal operating conditions;
 A gate valve and 100mm diameter female Bauer coupling, mounted vertically in a Tee piece in the
rising main downstream of the gate valve and check valves and suitable for connecting to a flexible
hose for pumping out the wet well by mobile pump/tanker during plant maintenance or failure.
The valve chamber should be provided with a gravity drain into the wet well. The discharge from the
drain should be protected by a duckbill drainage valve, flap valve, disc/plug valve, penstock or other
suitable device which may project sufficiently into the wet well to permit hosing off of rags etc. from
ground level.

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Figure 4: Typical Pump Station Layout

4.8 Fall Prevention /Well Lid Requirements

To ensure the safety of all future SGW operations and maintenance personnel when working around sewer
pump stations, the Corporation has standard fall prevention system requirements.

All new and upgraded sewer pump stations shall install fall prevention systems in accordance with SGW
Preferred Equipment Manufacturers List.

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5 RISING MAINS
When undertaking the design of rising mains for a pump station the designer needs to consider various
technical aspects including but not limited to;

 Survey and alignment of rising mains (including access and easements);

 Velocities within and diameters of rising mains;
 Detention time and septicity control in rising mains;
 Hydraulics and Water hammer in rising mains including Pipe Material Selection;
 Air Valves, Scour Points and Isolation Valves on Rising Mains;
 Pipe Material Type

5.2 Rising Main Location

Rising mains should be located and aligned to keep maximum pumping head to a minimum thereby
minimising pump size and operating costs.
Where possible rising mains should be located within public thoroughfares to ensure ease of access for future
maintenance and negate the need for easements.
Rising mains shall be kept as short as possible to reduce the residence time of sewage in the main therefore
reducing septicity and associated problems.
Pegs or other suitable marker posts shall be placed at all proposed structures, start and end of the proposed
mains and changes in direction and at 50 metre intervals. These marks shall be tied into property boundaries
5.3 Crossings

Crossings of roads and railways shall be completed in accordance with statutory body requirements.
Perpendicular intersection of such assets is desirable for future access and maintenance requirements.
Rising mains should ideally be located above stormwater pipes unless unavoidable and crossing of
stormwater/drainage systems should also occur at a perpendicular angle where possible.
5.4 Velocity Requirements
Rising main pipework is to be sized appropriately so that pumped velocities of wastewater are between 0.75
– 1.5m/sec velocities. These velocities are required to provide a minimum self-cleansing velocity within the
rising main and to also avoid unnecessary friction related head losses.

SGW will not accept rising main pipelines less than 80mm internal diameter unless by permission. This is to
provide sufficient space for high pressure jetting equipment to be deployed to clear blockages and solids
build up.

Designers are to select appropriate pipe size, class and pressure rating based on the system hydraulics, surge
and rising main locations in accordance with WSAA standards.

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6 PUMP SELECTION
The pump unit shall be suitable for handling unscreened wastewater, containing suspended solids, rags, fats
and stringy material.

The pumps shall be selected to cater for the calculated design flows and shall be in accordance with Design
Flow calculation within Section 4.4 of this document.

The pumps shall be fitted within the well that has suitable access requirements for cleaning and maintenance.

The Specification for Preferred Equipment Suppliers lists SGW’s preference for submersible wastewater
pumps with anti-clogging control features within the pump and control system. Any variation to these brand
pumps requires approval from SGW. Energy efficiency is a key consideration in pump selection and needs to
be demonstrated by the designer to ensure optimal whole of life outcomes are achieved.

Table 2: Pump Solids Handling Performance

Nominal Bore of Outlet (mm) Diameter of solid sphere able to
be passed (mm)

<=100 75

>100 but <125 90

>125 but <175 120

6.1 Pump Performance Requirements

Designers are to select a suitable wastewater pump to achieve the following operational requirements;

 Maximum operating speed of the pump sets shall be 1500rpm;

 Each pump set shall be capable of pumping the design flow;
 The pump sets shall be capable of continuous operation within the design operating envelope,
including being run on a regular basis for short periods/cycles be capable of running ‘on snore’ to
keep the wet well free from silt and debris;
 The pump sets shall have stable head versus flow characteristics against the system curve(s) (i.e.
each pump set’s head versus flow rate curve shall slope upwards towards closed valve with
reducing flow rate in one continuous curve, with no points of inflection capable of causing hunting
when considered against the system curve(s).
 The pump sets shall be selected such that the design flow rate is between 80% and 105% of the
pump set’s best efficiency point (BEP) flowrate.
 The pump sets shall be capable of discharging into an empty main (i.e. the pump sets shall have a
non-overloading head versus flow rate characteristics).

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 The pump sets shall be capable of operating against a closed valve for short periods of time.
Pump choice, wet well volumes and pump start and stop levels should be designed so that wastewater pumps
starts per hour are between 1 to 8 starts per hour. This requirement aims to protect the motor and minimise
unnecessary wear and deterioration as well as avoid septicity and solids accumulation.

6.2 Condition Monitoring

Detectors/switches shall be fitted to the pump sets as follows:

Table 3: Pump Condition Monitoring Requirements

Pump set size Detector/switch
Less than 7.5 kW Stator Temperature
7.5 kW to 22kW Stator Temperature
Seal Leakage in Stator
22kW to 55kW Stator Temperature
Seal Leakage in Stator
Lower Bearing Temperature
Vibration.
Above 55 kW Stator Temperature
Seal Leakage in Stator
Lower Bearing Temperature
Upper Bearing Temperature
Vibration

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6.3 Pump Impeller

The impeller shall be suitable, in all respects, for the process media being pumped.

The selection of the impeller type and size shall offer best efficiency, whilst taking into account: reliability,
process media and potential for blockage. Generally SGW’s preference for impellers, in order of precedence,
is as follows, but it shall remain the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure this selection is suitable:

Table 4: Pump Impellor Selection

Impeller Type Process Media

Semi open (semi shrouded) - Sewage

multiblade impeller with close fitting
wear plate with integral self-cleaning Raw water
groove.
Sludge

Media containing solids

Closed (shrouded/channel) Media with little or no solids, i.e. wash

water

Media with solids, where semi open

impeller described above cannot be
utilised

Screw impeller Waste water and sludge with high

rag/solids content

Vortex impeller Grit

Semi open impeller (semi shrouded) Waste water and sludge with very high
with cutter rag/solids content

6.4 Pump Guide Rails

Pumps shall be located by means of a standard guide rail system complying with the following:

 Allow for the installation and removal of submersible pumps from the wet well without the need
for man entry and leaning into/over the well.
 Consist of a set of stainless steel grade 316 twin circular rails of NB 50mm or 80mm, positioned on
100mm or 142mm centres respectively.
 Positioned vertically parallel to each other and have the provision to be secured onto pump stool at
one end and an adjustable upper guide rail holder at surface level on the other. The upper guide
rail holder shall utilise a method of locking the rails in position with adjustable expanding rubber
inserts. These inserts shall allow for adjustment and locking from the top of the bracket at surface
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level. On wet wells of sufficient depth the guide rails shall utilise intermediate support brackets
every 3 m and be tied back to the vertical pipework or the wet well wall. The design of the brackets
shall not interrupt lifting of the pump.
6.5 Pump Stool
The pump stool and bracket shall comply with the following:

 Manufactured from cast iron coated with a material suitable for full time immersion in aggressive
wastewater conditions.
 Discharge connection flange to PN16.
 Provide positive location for the pump discharge to ensure a leak free connection, without the
need for any non metallic seals.
 Incorporate provision for locating and fixing the guide rails.
 Include suitable fixing holes for bolting to the structure. Pumps over 55kw shall have a bed frame
support, which shall be cast into the floor of the sump during well construction.
6.6 Pump Handle
Pump Handles shall comply with the following:

 Compatible with SGW’s 2 tonne lifting hook.

 Handle and securing device manufactured from 316 stainless steel with suitable galvanic corrosion
isolations.
 Suitable profile to ensure the nose of the lifting hook does not sit on the underside of the handle,
such as ‘round’, ‘V’ or ‘bevelled’.
 Suitable clearance from top of pump to underside of handle to allow easy and effective location of
SGW’s lifting hook.

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7 ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL SPECIFICATION

Electrical, Control and SCADA standards required for a new or upgraded sewerage pumping station need to
be designed, procured and deployed in accordance with SGW’s existing standards including;

 Electrical switchboards used in new or upgraded sewer pump stations will be constructed to SGW’s
Standard SPS Electrical Designs. Modifications of drawings to be performed by Optimum Drafting to
suit each site.
 All pump station electrical work, will comply with SGW’s Electrical Standards Specification, STE-013.
 All equipment and components used in the electrical scope of work shall comply with SGW’s
Specification for Preferred Equipment Manufacturers List.
 Control Philosophy shall utilise existing SGW standards written using SGW’s existing Control
Philosophy Template – Sewer Pump Stations.
 SCADA platform shall be designed and deployed in accordance with existing ClearSCADA standards

All standard documents and templates can be obtained either through SGW’s website
http://www.sgwater.com.au/development/technical-publications/ or by contacting the relevant member of
staff.

7.1 Control Strategy

The contractor responsible for setting up the site instruction, controls and automation shall document the
site’s control strategy within SGW’s standard Control Strategy Template. The document is located on
SGW’s Technical Publications section on Internet site.
The control strategy document contains a summary of key site controls including;
 Pumping Station Control Overview
 Site Operation
 Start-up/Shutdown
 Alarms
 Controls & Indications

7.2 Level Control

SGW’s level monitoring and control within wastewater pumping stations are to utilise hydrostatic level
sensors to detect wastewater levels within the wet well.

The level detector will be mounted in a suitable location to attain clean and un-interrupted level signal of the
wastewater level.

Pump controllers and SCADA equipment shall meet SGW’s Preferred Equipment Manufacturer’s List.

In addition to the hydrostatic level sensor, a high level float sensor is to be installed within the wet well to
sense and trigger a high level alarm in the wet well. This sensor is to activate prior to any spill at the pump
station and operate in the event that the level sensor fails.

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7.3 Pump Station Control

The following pump stations controllers are required by SGW for all new pumping stations;

Table 5: Pump Controller Requirements

Pump Station Rating HMI & Pump Controller

<10kW Broderson RTU Pump Controller

>10kW and <20kw Broderson RTU Pump Controller

2 x Danfoss Soft Starters

>20kw Broderson RTU Pump Controller

2 x Danfoss Soft Starters or 2 x Danfoss Variable

Speed Drives (SGW determination)

The use of Broderson pump controllers eliminate the need for hours run and ammeters within the panel as
this information is collected and stored within these pump control units.

Pump station control operations shall be provided as follows:

 Duty/standby arrangement of pumps, with alternating rotation of pump duty.

 Automatic start of standby pump in the event of a fault with the duty pump.
 A duty/assist arrangement during high flows.
 Pump/motor fault detection, including overload & blockage.
 Pump dry-running protection.
 High Well level detection.
 Level detector failure.
 Mains phase-failure detection.

7.4 Pump Station Alarms

Pump station alarming and control shall be provided in accordance with SGW standard “Process Control
Functional Description” for a standard SPS. This document has been written by our preferred SCADA vendor.
The designer is to utilise these standards to ensure alignment of the proposed pump station control and
alarming philosophy with SGW existing standards.

Pump stations will be fitted with an alarm dialler with connection to the local telephone network. Where the
Purchaser requires Telemetry this shall be as per SGW telemetry requirements set out in SGW’s Preferred
Equipment Manufacturers List.

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8 INSPECTION TESTING & COMMISSIONING

8.1 General
To ensure all new pump station infrastructure meets SGW design, construction and operational
requirements, commissioning and testing processes shall be undertaken. The contractor and consultant
shall prepare and undertake suitable inspection, testing and commissioning processes to ensure the new
pump station is built to design and functional specifications.
Inspection, Testing and Commissioning shall comprise, but not be limited to:
• Development of an Inspection & Test Plan for Pump Station
 Factory Acceptance Tests (where required)
• Dry (& Clean Water) Tests
• Site Acceptance Testing
• Performance Tests (where required)
• Submission of testing information and Asset Manual for the site.
8.2 Inspection & Test Plan
The contractor shall develop an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) during the design process which details all
tests and procedures to be completed and includes plans for Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance
Testing and Performance Testing as a minimum.

Testing of new pump stations shall include but not limited to the following key areas;

 Mechanical Testing
 Electrical, Instrumentation and Power Supply Testing
 Control Testing
 Hydraulic Testing
 Access, Egress & Site Safety Assessment

The ITP shall be submitted to SGW during the design process with no testing to commence until the ITP is
approved in writing by SGW.

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8.3 Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

The Contractor shall be responsible for undertaking the following Factory Acceptance Testing Processes in
line with relevant SGW specification;
Acceptance Factory Acceptance Testing requirements Standard Notification
Item Specification for FAT

Switchboards Factory testing meets SGW’s Electrical & Control SGW Electrical 5 Business Days
Specification requirements Standards

Package Pump Factory acceptance testing of key package pump station Wastewater 5 Business Days
Station components including; Pumping
Components  Pre-fabricated Concrete Components Stations
 Isolation Valve Chamber Standard
 Ancillary package items (pumps, pedestals Specification
etc.)

8.4 Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) will involve the contractor, consultant and SGW representative/s
undertaking all relevant site inspection and performance testing in accordance with the approved ITP.

SAT testing will comprise but not limited to;

 Visual inspection for installation, finish, and standard of work
 Inspection for consistency with designs and specifications
 Site Layout, features and access
 Access, Egress and Safety assessment
 Full electrical, control and operational assessment in accordance with electrical standards
 Full system operational to check hydraulics, capacity and overall performance
 Submission of all as-constructed and commissioning documentation in accordance with Section 9

Following completion of the SAT processes, a defects register will be populated with the contractor. This
register will itemise all defects that require addressing prior to SGW acceptance and handover.

Upon completion of the defects register and signoff from SGW responsible staff, the pump station will
commence a 12 month defect liability period.

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9 AS-CONSTRUCTED INFORMATION
The main purposes of the preparation and submission of accurate As-Constructed Information are as
follows.
 To provide a source of information consistent with ensuring the full integration of all new assets into
SGW.
 To identify personnel directly involved with the design, construction and testing of the Pump Station.
 To provide a repository for documents which are or will be of significant importance to the
satisfactory hand over and subsequent completion and acceptance of the pump station and which
would not otherwise be readily available either now or in the future.
 To maintain a current and up to date record of the Pump Station and its equipment throughout
construction, installation, commissioning, testing and optimisation up to Final Acceptance
 To maintain a record of new assets and their commissioning and testing.
 To provide a record of failures and defects that occur throughout construction, installation,
commissioning, testing and the project defects liability period.
 To provide a repository for supplier’s documents that are received directly on site e.g. installation
instructions and calibration certificates.
 To provide a repository for documents that are generated on site e.g. commissioning & testing
records.
 To maintain a record of training of SGW Staff.

The As-Constructed Asset Information Manual shall divided into three key areas as follows;

Volume 1 – Design & Construction

Volume 2 – Testing

Volume 3 – Training Record

The detailed documents, drawings, manuals and other supporting information required within each
Volume of the As-Constructed Asset Information Manual is listed in Table 6 below.

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Each Volume shall be divided into sections and sub-sections. The Contractor and Consultant shall collate
and develop this documentation throughout the design, construction and commissioning phase to meet
SGW’s information requirements for the acceptance/handover phase of project.
Table 6: As-Constructed Asset Information Submission Requirements
Information Document Requirements Document Checklist
Type Submission Reference (Yes/No)

DESIGN & Design Documentation  Design Calculations

CONSTRUCTION  Design Report
 Control Philosophy
 SGW Signoff

As Constructed  Site Layout Drawings

Drawings  Civil Construction Drawings
 Electrical Drawings
 Process & Instrument Diagrams
(P&ID)
 I/O Schedule
 Telemetry Alarm List

Compliance Certificates  Certificate of Electrical Safety

(where applicable);  Lifting Certificates
 Calibration Certificates
 Other

Equipment List  List of installed equipment as 2014/0273

per SGW Asset Creation & 4
Disposal Form
TESTING Inspection & Test Plan  Completed Inspection & Test
Plan
 Completed Factory Acceptance
Test Documentation
 Completed Site Acceptance Test
Documentation
Operations &  Completed and endorsed
Maintenance Manual Operations & Maintenance
Manual
SCADA  Copy of the SCADA/PLC/RTU
Code
 Copy of any site settings/set
points
 Listing of site alarms
TRAINING Training & Handover  Attendance Record Sheets
Register  Site Handover Record Sheets

SGW will not accept the pump station site or commence the pump station defect liability period until the
contractor/consultant has completed, submitted and attained approval from SGW on submitted as-
constructed information.

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10 PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEMS

Land development and connections into SGW’s established pressure sewer networks need to incorporate
requirements contained in SGW’s Pressure Sewer System Guidelines.

A copy of the Guideline can be found on our website at the following location;

http://www.sgwater.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pressure-Sewer-System-Guidelines.pdf

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11 REFERENCES
Document Name Author Location

South Gippsland Water SGW http://www.sgwater.com.au/wp-

Preferred Equipment content/uploads/2014/04/Preferred-Equipment-
Manufacturers List Manufacturers-List-Information.pdf
South Gippsland Water SGW http://www.sgwater.com.au/wp-
Electrical Standard content/uploads/2014/03/STE-013-SGW-Electrical-
Specification Standards.pdf
South Gippsland Water SGW http://www.sgwater.com.au/wp-
Developer Manual content/uploads/2014/03/Land-Development-Manual-
Final.pdf
List of Accredited Design SGW http://www.sgwater.com.au/wp-
Consultants content/uploads/2014/03/SGW-Approved-Consultants-
List.pdf
Pressure Sewer Guidelines SGW http://www.sgwater.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2014/03/Pressure-Sewer-System-
Guidelines.pdf

Standard Electrical SGW

Drawings – Pump Station

Asset Creation & Disposal SGW TRIM 2014/02734

Form

Control Philosophy SGW Supplied as required until finalised

Template – Standard Sewer
Pump Station (Draft)
Sewer Pump Station SGW Supplied as required until finalised
Inspection & Test Plan

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12 APPENDIX A – SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST & HANDOVER – GUIDANCE

CHECKLIST

Date: …………………………

Site Name: ……………………………………………………

Address: ……………………………………………………

ASSET INSTALLATION CHECK

Meets PC
SITE Y/N

1. Area around wet well and switchboard/control box has been concreted.
2. Fencing has been erected (if required).
3. Bollards installed (if required).
4. Lighting has been installed over wet well and switchboard

5. Area is level, no subsidence, pipes back filled, topsoil and grassed.

6. All weather access / driveway is suitable for truck/heavy vehicle access.
7. SGW standard locks on all doors, covers and/or gates.
8. Unrestricted access for removal of pumps by truck mounted crane.
9. Reticulated water available.
10. Backflow prevention device installed and includes meter and external tap.
11. Backflow device caged or secure from damage.

Meets PC
WET WELL Y/N

12. Wet well is constructed of concrete materials with a minimum diameter of 2.0m.
13. Wet well has a minimum of 60 minutes storage volume, at peak wet weather flows,
above pump start level.
14. Wet well covers are lightweight with secondary fall arrest safety grills.
15. Wet well covers have been fitted with SGW standard locks.
16. Wet well covers have been installed at ground level with no tripping hazards.
17. MultiTrode wet well washers are installed, function correctly and adequately clean
entire well.
18. All materials used are non-corrosive.

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19. Two rail mounted submersible pumps operating as duty/standby.

20. Pumps operate at a minimum noise and vibration level (dba to be checked) in
accordance with manufacturer’s specification
21. Benching of wet well to 300 mm high and 300 mm from pump and sloped upward from
pump at slope of 1:2.
22. 2 Grade 316 stainless steel pump lifting chains installed as required.
23. 2 Grade 316 stainless steel pump guide rails installed as required.
24. Wet well washer lifting chains Grade 316 stainless steel as required.
25. Washer easily removable from well.
26. Pumps are correctly labelled at top of well. The labels are to be permanent, legible and
securely installed.
27. Instruments and floats correctly labelled on cables near top of well.

Meets PC
Valves Y/N

28. Incoming Isolation Valve seals when closed & open fully
29. Pump Discharge Valves seals when closed & open fully
30. Pump Non Return Valves seals when closed & open fully

Meets PC
Duck foot Bends Y/N

31. Pumps seal okay against duck foot (no water circulation in well)
32. Pumps secured to well floor (no vibration)

Meets PC
VALVE PIT Y/N

33. All valves to be to SGW standards.

34. All valves operational at ground level.
35. All valves are in a separate pit no deeper than 1.5 m. unless otherwise approved.
36. Valve pit is self-draining to wet well.
37. Rising main scour valve discharges to the wet well.
38. Non-return/flap valve on rising main.
39. Isolating valve on each delivery line.

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40. Discharge pressure tapping point fitted (as required).

41. All valves correctly labelled (as required).

Meets PC
EMERGENCY STORAGE Y/N

42. Emergency storage is generally to be provided within the wet well, unless site
conditions require storage to be provided externally.
43. Overflow into emergency storage operational
44. Non return valve operational
45. ERS self-draining

Meets PC
PERFORMANCE TESTING Y/N

46. Pump Discharge Tests in Accordance with Hydraulics/Pump Curve;

a. Check Flow/Pressure Head against pump curve
b. Ability for pump to snore (empty well for short duration)
c. High head cut-off
d. Self-Priming/Discharge to empty main
47. All alarms and level set points checked and passed
a. Pump start/stop
b. Duty start/stop
c. Pump set alternating
d. Duty /Assist functional if larger pump station
e. All alarms dial out and display on SCADA
48. Pump Station Operates on Backup Generator (SGW to provide)

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Meets PC
SWITCHBOARD Y/N

49. The switchboard is constructed to South Gippsland Water drawings and specifications.
50. Switchboard is installed close to the wet well with the doors opening so that the wet
well can be seen when operating the pump station at the switchboard. The switchboard
does not obstruct access to the wet well.
51. The switchboard has been fitted with SGW standard locks
52. The external surfaces of the switchboard are painted Bronze Olive or approved similar
colour; the internal surfaces of the switchboard are painted gloss White (or other colour
acceptable to the Corporation).
53. There are no scratches, marks or damage to the painted surfaces.
54. The workmanship of the switchboard and equipment is acceptable.
55. The doors on the switchboard have stays fitted to hold them in the open position.
56. The switchboard is to be provided with vents and forced ventilation fans to prevent
build-up of heat. Vents are to be sealed with termite mesh.
57. The switchboard is weatherproof and vermin proof (door seals are installed; doors close
fully against door seals; and, insect screens and dust proofing are installed on the
switchboard vents), constructed of Grade 316 stainless steel or aluminium.
58. The switchboard is fully sealed against the entry of corrosive gases from the wet well
(including the conduits between the wet well and the switchboard).
59. There is no damage or deterioration to the switchboard or any equipment installed
within the switchboard.
60. The hot dipped galvanised plinth is securely installed and the switchboard is secured
to the plinth.
61. Separate socket outlets are provided for the alarm dialler and the RTU.

Meets PC
ELECTRICAL Y/N

62. The underground electricity supply is connected to the switchboard.

63. There are labels identifying the switchboard, components and functions. The labels are
permanent, legible, understandable, and securely installed.
64. The pump controller Brodersen RTU or MultiTrode - MultiSmart (with built in motor
protection module and Sun Smart Display) is commissioned and tested.
65. The radio telemetry unit (RTU) (Elpro 105U-G-ET1, 5 watt Wireless Gateway telemetry
unit) is commissioned and tested.
66. The RTU antenna pole is securely mounted to the switchboard.
67. The alarm dialler (EDAC 400 GSM voice dialler) is commissioned and tested. Note –
SGW to provide Sim Card.

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Meets PC
ELECTRICAL Y/N

68. The alarm dialler antenna is securely mounted to the switchboard.

69. Inspection Test Plans for electrical, mechanical and control tests are performed in
accordance with SGW’s Sewer Pump Station Inspection and Test Plan document.
70. The analogue level sensor is installed in the wet well (Vegawell hydrostatic) has
calibration certificate and provides an accurate reading of the wet well level on the
control panel & SCADA system (end to end)
71. The High Level Alarm is from a separate float switch in the wet well and is connected
directly to the alarm dialler and RTU, independent of other monitoring and control
equipment, from the backup battery. A MultiTrode or Brodersen High Level Alarm
(Digital Output) is connected in parallel with the float switch.
72. The power status (alarm/fail) signal to the alarm dialler and telemetry is supplied from
a 3 Phase Fail Relay (PFR). An adjustable timer for a delay of up to 4 hours is to be
wired in close proximity to the Alarm Dialler for this input and clearly labelled.
73. The Alarm Dialler Pump Fault (both pumps 1 & 2 fail) will trigger in the event that both
pumps fail or become unavailable, not for individual pump faults.
74. The mounting location of the monitoring and control equipment on the switchboard is
between 1.1 and 1.6 m high and is in accordance with the design layout in the
switchboard drawings.
75. There is at least 20% free space on the back panel within the switchboard for the
installation of equipment in the future.
76. There is a generator socket and a changeover switch installed (if required).
Marechal 90A DS6 3pm N & E for applications greater than 30A or Clipsal 32A N & E
for Applications less than 30A

77. Variable speed drives are installed and function correctly (if required).
78. Pumps fitted with screened cables where VSD installed.
79. Alarm dialler and SCADA Battery Backup installed

Meets PC
AS CONSTRUCTED INFORMATIION Y/N

80. As constructed electrical drawings provided and a copy of the electrical drawings to be
placed in the holder behind one of the switchboard doors.
81. 2 hardcopies of pump station information are to be provided to the Foster Office. Refer
Section 9 for required details.

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WARRANTY

Defects Liability/Maintenance Period of 52 weeks period on entire pump station and all items
commences as of / / (date of acceptance by SGW).

DEFECTS

The following defects were identified and require to be rectified before acceptance by South
Gippsland Water:

Item No. Defect

Handover to South Gippsland Water IS / IS NOT accepted.

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Name: ………………………………………

Signed ....................................................... (On behalf of South Gippsland Water)

Date: ……/……/……

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