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ATTACHMENT A
09-17
SECTION 164
RECLAMATION PUMMPS
VERTICAL TURBINE WATER PUMPING UNITS
PART 1 -- GENERAL
1.1

DESCRIPTION

A.

Design, furnish, factory test, and deliver vertical turbine recycled water pumps with inverter duty
motors complete, including appurtenances, as indicated and specified. New motors and pumps will
replace existing motors and pumps at two irrigation pump station facilities owned and operated by
the City of Santa Rosa. The three vertical turbine pumps shall be custom fabricated to match the
existing bases or sole plates, and the pump discharge heads centerlines shall match the centerlines
of the existing discharge piping at each location.

1.2

RELATED WORK

A.

Others will design, furnish and install electrical enclosures, equipment, controls, variable speed
motor drives, conduit and conductors under a separate contract.

B.

Others will furnish and install the fittings, gate valves, air release valves, thrust restraint, pipe and
appurtenances for mechanical connections to the existing pump discharge piping under a separate
contract.

1.3

SYSTEM

A.

A total of three (3) new inverter duty motors and pumping units will be installed at two existing
pump station complexes in the City of Santa Rosas reclaimed wastewater irrigation pumping
system to improve energy efficiency. The Meadowlane pumping complex, adjacent to the Llano
Road treatment facility, pumps recycled wastewater for irrigation use into its distribution system.
The Rohnert Park pump station is an irrigation booster station that serves landscape and
agricultural users in the vicinity of Rohnert Park.
1.
The Meadowlane pumping complex was constructed in the mid 1970s. All pump motors at
the Meadowlane facility are currently fixed speed. An existing 150 HP fixed speed vertical
turbine pumping unit will be replaced with a 200 HP inverter duty motor and vertical turbine
pump at E Station (Pump EB2), and an existing 150 HP fixed speed pumping unit will be
replaced with a 30HP inverter duty motor and vertical turbine pump at Pond B (Pump B1P).
2.
The Rohnert Park pump station was constructed in 1994 and uses a combination of variable
speed and fixed speed pumping units. However, the pumps in use are over sized for most of
the flow demand. One of two existing 300 HP variable speed vertical turbine pumping units
(Pump #2) will be replaced with a 75HP inverter duty motor and vertical turbine pump
(Pump RP2).

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1.4

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Manufacturer shall be certified to the ISO 9001 standard for design and manufacture of vertical
turbine and centrifugal pumps, and to the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management
practices.

B.

Performance Confirmation: Pump performance shall be guaranteed by the manufacturer to meet:

1) Rated Condition Range; and 2) Energy Efficiency Guarantee Points, as used to calculate life
cycle electrical costs. If any pump fails to meet the acceptance criteria, it will be modified by the
manufacturer until it meets the criteria.
1.
2.

Acceptance criteria for Rated Condition Range points: the pump shall deliver 97-103% of
Rated Head.
Acceptance criteria for Energy Efficiency Guarantee Points: For each pump, the average of
all three tested efficiencies must equal or exceed the average of all three guarantee
efficiencies stated in the bid within one-tenth of one per cent absolute.

C.

Field Tests in accordance with Part 3, Execution, of this section.

1.5

STANDARDS

A.

American Water Works Association (AWWA) E103-07 effective August 1, 2008, and all standards
stated therein as References.

B.

Hydraulic Institute (HI) Vertical Pump Tests (ANSI/HI 2.6-2000). US units are to be used in all
references to and applications of this standard.

C.

Hydraulic Institute (HI) Centrifugal/Vertical Pump Intake Design (ANSI/HI 9.8)

D.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards Publication MG 1- 2003

E.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards Publication 250-2003

F.

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) SSPC-SP 1, Solvent Cleaning

G.

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) SSPC-SP 6, Commercial Blast Cleaning

1.6

SUBMITTALS

A.

Complete fabrication and assembly drawings together with detailed specifications and data
covering materials, parts, devices and accessories forming a part of the equipment furnished, shall
be submitted in accordance with the submittals section. The data and specifications for each
pumping unit shall not be limited to the following:
1.
Name of manufacturer.
2.
Type and model.
3.
Design rotative speed.
4.
Number of stages.
5.
Type of bowl bearings.
6.
Type of lineshaft bearings.
7.
Size of shafting and type (shall be solid).

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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

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Size of pump column.

Size of discharge outlet.
Height of discharge outlet to match centerline of existing discharge piping.
OD of pump bowls.
Data on shop coating preparation and application
Max overall dimensions.
Total Weight.
Complete performance curves showing capacity versus head, NPSH required, efficiency, and
bhp plotted scales consistent with performance requirements. Performance curves shall be
furnished for both pump bowl performance and total pumping unit performance. Total
pumping unit performance allowances include, but are not limited to:
a.
Hydraulic energy losses: entrance, pump column and discharge elbow
b.
Mechanical energy losses: bearings and seals
c.
Electrical to mechanical energy losses: driver efficiency

B.

Adequate operation and maintenance information shall be supplied. Operation and maintenance
manuals, a total of six are required, shall be submitted. The operation and maintenance manuals
shall be in addition to any instruction or parts lists packed with, or attached to, the equipment when
delivered. Operation and maintenance manuals shall including the following:
1.
Equipment function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions.
2.
Assembly, installation, alignment, adjustment, and checking instructions.
3.
Operating instructions for startup, routine, and normal operation, regulation and control,
shutdown, and emergency conditions.
4.
Lubrication and maintenance instructions.
5.
Guide to troubleshooting.
6.
Parts lists and predicted life of parts subject to wear.
7.
Outline, cross-section, and assembly drawings; engineering data; and wiring diagrams.
8.
Test data and performance curves, where applicable.

C.

Factory motor and pump test protocol. Include:

1.
Published standards to be followed.
2.
Measurements to be made.
3.
Calibration dates of measurement devices.
4.
Full speed corresponding efficiency point flow and head for the Minimum Flow of the Rated
Condition Range. See Factory Testing in Part 2.

D.

Factory motor and pump test results. Data to be supplied as stated herein and in ANSI/HI 2.62000.

E.

Mechanical drawings and specifications for custom pump heads.

1.
Complete plans - drawings and specifications detailing the custom fabricated bases, sole
plates (where applicable) and discharge heads for each of the three vertical turbine pumps.
The centerline of the discharge elbow for each of the vertical turbine pumps shall be
fabricated to align with the centerline of the existing discharge piping. The bases shall be
fabricated so the pumps can be placed in the existing locations without structural
modifications. Custom pump head and sole plate design submittals shall be approved by the
Engineer prior to fabrication.
2.
Plans are to be certified by a registered mechanical engineer licensed in California.

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PART 2 -- PRODUCTS
1.0

MANUFACTURERS
The three vertical turbine pumping units shall be manufactured by: Weir Floway, Pentair Pump
Group, Peerless Pump, Flowserve, or equivalent.
EB2 - Model 24MA (1st Stage 18HH/HC) as manufactured by Peerless, or Model 22BKH as
manufactured by Weir Floway, or Model 26EMH as manufactured by Flowserve, or approved
equivalent
B1P - Model M14HXB as manufactured by Peerless or Model 15DKH as manufactured by Weir
Floway, or Model 17ETML as manufactured by Flowserve, or approved equivalent
RP2 - Model M12LD as manufactured by Peerless or Model 11JKM as manufactured by Weir
Floway, or Model 12EML as manufactured by Flowserve, or approved equivalent

1.1

PUMPS

A.

Three vertical turbine pumping units will be furnished:

1.
EB2 will replace a 150 HP Vertiline fixed speed vertical turbine pumping unit at
Meadowlane EB group
2.
B1P will replace a 150 HP Vertiline fixed speed vertical turbine pumping unit at
Meadowlane B Pond
3.
RP2 will replace a 300 HP Peerless variable speed vertical turbine pumping unit (#2) at
Rohnert Park

B.

Rated Condition Range

1.
All three vertical turbine pumps will use variable speed to maintain a constant discharge
pressure setpoint as flow demands vary. The Manufacturer will guarantee a total head and
variable speed flow range of each vertical turbine pump as follows:
Pump
EB2
B1P
RP2

2.
3.

4.
5.

Total
Head, ft
50
34
182

Minimum
Flow, GPM
1500
1000
300

Maximum
Flow, GPM
7100
2400
1000

These heads and flows shall be within the manufacturers Allowable Operating Region
(AOR) of the pumps.
The head vs. flow curve at all speeds and conditions within the Rated Condition Range will
always have a negative slope. There can be only one flow rate the pump will deliver at any
given speed and head.
The speed at Minimum Flow shall be greater than 50% design full speed of the driver.
The speed at Maximum Flow shall not exceed 100% of the design full speed of the driver
(that is, the speed at 60 Hz frequency).

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C.

City of Santa Rosa

Recommended Best Efficiency Point (BEP) Location (Pump Design Point)

1.
The pumps will operate at significantly reduced speed most frequently, and to maximize
operating efficiency, the best efficiency point is recommended to be located at the following
full speed flow and total head:
Pump

Flow at BEP,
gpm
4700
1900
750

EB2
B1P
RP2

2.

D.

Exceptional Condition Range

1.
Pump head will vary due to changing suction head, fluctuations in demand, and the need for
operations flexibility. The pumps must be able to operate within the range of pump head
below, by adjusting speed if necessary, and stay within the pumps AOR.
Extreme Low
Total Head, ft
35
19
155

EB2
BP1
RP2

EB2
B1P
RP2

Net Postive
Suction Head
Available, feet
34
31
79

Minimum BEP Pump Bowl Efficiency

1.
Each pump will have a design minimum bowl efficiency at its Best Efficiency Point (BEP)
as follows:
Pump

EB2
B1P
RP2

G.

Extreme High
Total Head, ft
60
46
215

Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR)

1.
The pumps must be designed to operate throughout the Rated Condition Range with the Net
Positive Suction Required never exceeding the following Net Positive Suction Head
Available:
Pump

F.

Total Head at
BEP, ft
113
45
306

The Manufacturer may adjust the BEP head and flow values depending on pump
characteristics to maximize energy efficiency performance at the efficiency guarantee points.

Pump

E.

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BEP
Design
Minimum Bowl
Efficiency, %
82
78
79

Vertical Turbine Pumping Units Overall Efficiency Guarantee Points

1.
These pumps are being installed for the express purpose of improving the energy efficiency
in the pump stations. Therefore, the overall energy efficiency (wire-to-water) for the vertical

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3.

4.

5.

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turbine pumps will be guaranteed in the manufacturers bid form at three specific flows
(Efficiency Guarantee Points) for each pump.
The Efficiency Guarantee Points will be verified in factory tests. The guarantee points are
defined at, and tests will be performed at, full speed (60 Hz).
Each guarantee point has an associated target efficiency (wire-to-water). These target
efficiencies are used to calculate an adjustment to the bid price, solely for the purpose of
accounting for future pumping energy costs in the bid selection process. The target
efficiencies represent typical efficiencies for standard design vertical turbine pumping units.
Where the average of the three guaranteed efficiencies are better than the average target
efficiencies, the bid price will be decreased for the purpose of bid selection; if they exceed
the target efficiencies, the bid price will be increased.
The efficiency guarantee points, and target efficiencies, for each pump are as follows:

Pump
EB2
B1P
RP2

City of Santa Rosa

Low Flow Guarantee Point

GPM
Target Eff.
3000
61%
1400
64%
400
62%

Mid Flow Guarantee Point

GPM
Target Eff.
4700
74%
1900
68%
750
73%

High Flow Guarantee Point

GPM
Target Eff.
7000
49%
2200
63%
900
66%

H.

Impeller size
1.
Each vertical turbine pump will meet its rated conditions with less than full size impellers for
the pump bowls furnished. At least a 20% increase in total head at Rated Condition Range
Maximum and Minimum flows will be available with full size impellers in place of
furnished impellers. For multistage pumps, some impellers may be full size, but there must
still be a minimum 20% increase in head available by increasing all furnished impellers to
full size.

I.

Maximum Motor HP
1.
The Motor HP of each pump shall not exceed the following, to conform to the electrical
power supply design:
Pump
EB2
B1P
RP2

Maximum
Motor HP
200
30
75

J.

Pumping Unit Noise Level:

1.
The integrated pumping units shall not exceed 75 dba at any flow and head, as measured in
the Factory Test.

1.2

PUMP CONSTRUCTION VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPING UNITS (EB2, B1P, RP2)

A.

Pump design and construction shall be in accord with AWWA E103-07 unless noted otherwise
herein.

B.

Water velocity shall not exceed 10 feet/second in the pump column at Rated Condition Range
Maximum Flow.

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C.

D.

Materials of Construction
1.
Pump Bowls
2.
Impellers
3.
Bowl Assembly Shaft
4.
Bowl Bearings
5.
Collets
6.
Bowl Bolting
7.
Bowl Wear Rings
8.
Impeller Wear Rings
9.
Strainer
10. Column Pipe Thickness
11. Column Bolting
12. Line Shaft
13. Line Shaft Couplings
14. Line Shaft Sleeves
15. Line Shaft Bearings
16. Bearing Retainers
17. Discharge Head
18. Sole Plate
19. Name Plate

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Cast Iron
Bronze (ASTM B584)
416 SS
Bronze
316 SS
316 SS
Do Not Include
Bronze
304 Stainless Steel
Schedule 40
316 SS
416 SS
416 SS
304 Stainless Steel
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Ductile Iron or Bronze
Custom Fabricated Steel
Fabricated Steel
Stainless Steel

Pump Construction Options

1.
Mechanical Seals:
a.
Cartridge type, requiring no field assembly, other than insertion into the pump.
b.
Metal parts shall be type 316 or 316L stainless steel.
c.
Springs shall be Hastelloy C.
d.
Rotary faces shall be tungsten carbide, carbon, or silicon carbide.
e.
Stationary faces shall be ceramic, tungsten carbide, or silicon carbide.
f.
Furnish API Plan 13 Seal Flush piping.
g.
Provide seal leakage collector with a -inch tapped drain opening.
2.
Flanged Pump Columns
3.
Discharge head constructed of fabricated steel with a minimum 3-piece mitered elbow.
4.
Suction barrel fitted with anti-rotation vanes.
5.
All bearings shall have L-10 rating life of 100,000 hours. All rotating parts shall be
accurately machined and shall be in as nearly perfect rotational balance as possible.

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Coatings:
1.
Provide fusion bonded, NSF-61 approved, epoxy coatings on pump bowls and column
interior and exterior, below base plate exterior surfaces, and discharge head waterways.
2.
Coat all other exposed, non-galvanized ferrous metal surfaces above the base plate,
including the base plate, in the shop prior to delivery to the site with the following paint
system:
a.
Surface Preparation: Commercial Blast Cleaning (SP 6)
b.
Materials: Rust-Inhibitive Primer/Acrylic Emulsion

3.

Application

Material

Cover, MDFTPC

Primer

Rust-Inhibitive Primer

3 mils

Intermediate

Acrylic Emulsion

2 mils

Finish

Acrylic Emulsion

2 mils

c.
Standard of Quality: Tnemec Primer, Series 88-HS; Tufcryl, Series 28; or equal
d.
Finish Color: Selected by Owner from color charts.
Pretreatment of Galvanized Metal Surfaces: Galvanized surfaces shall be solvent cleaned in
accordance with SSPC-SP-1, Solvent Cleaning. Apply one pretreatment coat of Tnemec
Exopoxoline II, Series N69-1211, to a dry film thickness of 3 mils; and two coats of semigloss, acrylic emulsion, Tnemec Tufcryl, Series 29; or equal.

F.

Accessories:
1.
Provide lifting lugs, coupling guards, and stainless steel identification name plate. Exposed
moving parts shall be provided with OSHA approved guards. Guards shall be 14 gauge
expanded stainless steel designed for visual inspection of moving parts and ease of removal.
2.
Spare Parts, for each pump:
a.
1 set of bowl and discharge case bearings
b.
1 set of line shaft bearings
c.
1 complete mechanical seal rebuild kit
d.
1 set of wear rings
e.
2 sets of all gaskets and o-rings
f.
1 full set of Manufacturers special tools which are necessary for replacement of parts
and equipment, and adjustment of the equipment.

1.3

OPERATING CONDITIONS

A.

All pumps will pump tertiary treated wastewater from the City of Santa Rosa Laguna Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
1.
Water temperature varies between 50 F and 70 F.
2.
UV disinfection is used, so no chlorine residual is present.
3.
EB2 and B1P pumps draw from storage ponds, where aquatic life (fish, amphibians) may be
present, so strainers are required on these pump intakes. RP2 is in a booster pump station,
but will also be fit with a strainer to protect it from accidentally introduced debris. Aside
from aquatic life, only small solids (1/8 maximum) are present at low concentration, such as
algae and duckweed.

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B.

Altitude the bases of all pumps are located between 80 and 100 feet relative to mean sea level.

C.

Environment All pumps are located outdoors with no sun, rain, or wind protection. Ambient
temperature varies between 25 and 110 F.

D.

Non-potable water the materials requirements of AWWA E107 pertaining strictly to potable
water pumps do not apply.

1.4

VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPING UNITS FACTORY TESTING

A.

The Rated Condition Range and Efficiency Guarantee Points conformance shall be demonstrated in
factory tests in accordance with ANSI/HI 2.6.
1.
The tests shall be performed with assembled motor and pumps.
2.
To accommodate existing factory test pits, pump column length may be modified. However,
Manufacturer will correct head and efficiency results for missing fluid friction with shorter
test pump column. Manufacturer will submit for approval the calculation procedure for
these corrections, if needed, as part of the pump testing protocol.
3.
Open suction is permissible.
4.
Rated Condition Range conformance is based on total pump head, including entrance loss,
pump column fluid friction, and discharge elbow fluid friction.
5.
Efficiency calculation for conformance of Efficiency Guarantee Points as bid is based on
overall pump and driver (wire-to-water) efficiency.
6.
To verify conformance with the Minimum Flow of the Rated Condition Range, the pump
will be tested at full speed (corresponding to 60 Hz driver frequency) at the corresponding
efficiency point of the pump will operate at reduced speed to achieve Minimum Flow when
installed. The full speed corresponding efficiency point is that point where efficiency at
reduced speed and full speed are equal, and lie on the same side of the BEP of the H-Q
curve. The measured flow and head at full speed will be corrected by the Affinity Laws to
verify the pump has met the required Minimum Flow of the Rated Condition Range. In the
submittal of the factory testing protocol, the Manufacturer will calculate the full speed
corresponding efficiency point flow and head for the Minimum Flow of the Rated Condition
Range.

B.

NPSHR testing is required only if the stated NPSHR is within 3 feet or less of the NPSHA
requirement.

C.

Mechanical tests are required.

D.

Noise Measurements:
1.
Noise will be measured by a calibrated instrument placed 25 feet from the pump, 5 feet
above the level of the base plate.
2.
Noise will be measured and recorded at each test flow and head for each pump.

E.

Assembled pumps shall receive a factory hydrostatic test in accordance with ANSI/HI 2.6

F.

Testing will be witnessed. Owner will bear the cost of witnessing the tests.

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1.5

CUSTOM PUMP HEADS FOR VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP REPLACEMENT

A.

The pumps replace existing pumps as follows:

New Pump
EB2
B1P
RP2

Pump
Station
Meadowlan
e EB Group
Meadowlan
e B Pond
Rohnert
Park

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Will Replace
Existing Pump
EB-2
B1P
#2 (300 HP)

B.

Match existing pump bases:

1.
EB2 and B1P pumps will replace existing Vertiline vertical turbine pumps, and RP2 pump
will replace an existing Peerless vertical turbine pump. Manufacturer will custom design
new pump discharge heads to fit existing sole plates and/or concrete pads without requiring
structural modifications to the pads. Specifically:
a.
For the EB2 pump, Manufacturer may elect to either 1) exactly match the new pump
base to the existing sole plate, or 2) furnish a new sole plate that will match the
existing concrete pad and its anchor bolts.
b.
For the B1P pump, there is no existing sole plate. The manufacturer shall provide a
new sole plate to match the existing anchor bolts.
c.
For the RP2 pump, the existing sole plate is welded to the pump can. The RP2 pump
base will be designed to exactly match the existing #2 pump sole plate.
2.
Manufacturer will verify the dimensions in the field to design the bases and/or sole plates.

C.

Pump Column Lengths: EB2 and B1P Pumps

1.
The pump column lengths will be customized to the existing wet wells to:
a.
Provide the clearance from the bottom of the strainer to the wetwell floor as stated in
the table below.
b.
Maintain minimum submergence of the pump bowls at the minimum water depth, as
shown in the table below.
c.
Manufacturer will verify the dimensions in the field to design the column lengths.
New Pump

EB2
B1P

D.

Vertical Distance,
Top of Sole Plate
to
Floor
of
Wetwell
21 10
16 2-1/2

Minimum Water
Depth, from Floor
of Wetwell
9
7 6

Clearance with New

Pump, from Bottom of
Strainer to Floor of
Wetwell
2-3
2-3

Pump Column Length: RP2 Pump

1.
The pump column length will be customized to the existing wet wells to:
a.
Provide the clearance from the bottom of the strainer to the wetwell floor as shown in
the table below.
b.
Manufacturer will verify the dimensions in the original drawings to design the column
lengths.

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New Pump

RP2

E.

Vertical Distance,
Top of Sole Plate
to Floor of Pump
Can
22 7

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Clearance with New

Pump, from Bottom of
Strainer to Floor of
Pump Can
2-3

Adapt to existing discharge piping. The Manufacturer will customize the pump discharge heads to
mate with the existing discharge piping.
1.
The discharge centerline elevations of each installed pump will match the centerline
elevations of the existing discharge pipes.
2.
The approximate distances from the bottom of the existing base plates to the centerlines of
the discharge piping are as follows:
New Pump

EB2
B1P
RP2

3.
4.

5.

Approximate. Vertical
Distance, Bottom of
Base
Plate
to
Discharge Centerline,
Inches
40
30
15

The Manufacturer will measure the exact dimensions in the field and design the pump heads
accordingly.
The furnished EB2 pump discharge head flange will use the same flange size and type as the
existing EB2 pump. The discharge flange face will be the same distance from the vertical
centerline of the pump as the existing EB2 pump, so no modification of the existing
discharge piping will be required. Manufacturer will verify the dimensions in the field.
The B1P pump discharge head centerline will allow for the inclusion of a new sole plate,
which will elevate the base of the new pump above the existing pump base by the thickness
of the new sole plate.

1.6

ELECTRIC MOTORS VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPING UNITS

A.

Drivers for the vertical turbine pumping units will be electric motors. Variable Frequency Drives
(furnished by others) will supply power to the pumping units.
1.
The electric motors shall be inverter duty built in accordance with NEMA MG 1. They shall
be fully compatible with ABB Series 550 or Allen Bradley PowerFlex 400 type 22C variable
speed drives. Each pump will be supplied with a vertical, heavy-duty, solid shaft, squirrel
cage induction motor rated for 3 phase, 480 volt, 60 Hz
2.
Motors shall be Premium Efficiency as defined by NEMA Standards Publication MG 12003.
3.
Motors will have a 1.15 service factor.
4.
Motors will be sized to operate the pumps at any point in the Rated Condition Range without
entering into the service factor.
5.
The motor top shaft shall be provided with a nonreversible ratchet device which prevents
backspin of the pump.
6.
Motors with frame sizes 182 and larger shall have cast iron frames and end shields. Motors
shall be provided with condensation drain holes. Frame sizes 286 and larger shall have an
automatic breather/drain device provided in the drain hole.

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7.

8.

9.
10.

11.
12.

13.

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Motors will be TEFC design, severe duty, and have the following additional features:
a.
Internal and external finish of rust resistant primer and two coats of epoxy paint, with
the MDFTPC of the primer coat at 3 mils and the epoxy paint at 2 mils.
b.
Corrosion-resistant plastic fans.
c.
Stainless steel hardware.
d.
Epoxy encapsulated windings.
Conduit boxes will be NEMA 4 rated, as defined by NEMA Standards Publication 2502003. Conduit boxes shall be cast iron and provided with threaded hubs. Motors shall be
furnished with neoprene gaskets at the base of the conduit box and between the halves of the
conduit box. Motors shall have UL listed clamp type grounding lug located within the box
for the raceway ground connection. Separate gasketed conduit boxes shall be provided for
devices such as heaters and temperature sensors. Conduit box finish shall match that of
motor. Motor leads into the box shall have the same insulation class as the windings and
shall have identification marks. Leads shall be sealed with a non-wicking, non-hygroscopic
insulation. Solderless terminal connections shall be furnished on all leads. A grounding lug
shall be provided in all motor conduit boxes. Manufacturer will note the conduit sizes for
the existing supply conduits at each pump location and size the conduit boxes accordingly.
Motors will be designed for continuous operation at full speed and output.
Motors will have Class F insulation and be rated to operate at maximum ambient
temperatures of 40 C, without exceeding Class B temperature rise limits stated in
ANSI/NEMA MG 1-12.42.
Motors will have a removable eyebolt or have lifting lugs as an integral part of the frame.
Motors shall be provided with integral embedded winding temperature RTD sensors to
protect the motor from overheating. These sensors will be compatible with the existing
temperature sensing and thermal protection system hardware in the MCCs. The
Manufacturer will verify the current thermal protection system to insure compatibility.
Motors shall be furnished with space heaters with wattage sufficient to elevate the windings
and bearings 10 F above ambient temperature. The heater voltage and wattage shall be
embossed or stamped on the motor nameplate. Space heaters shall be cartridge or flexible
wrap-around type installed within motor enclosure adjacent to core iron. Space heaters shall
be thermostatically controlled to operate only when motors approach a temperature where
condensation could occur.

1.7

ENGINEERED ANALYSIS VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPING UNITS

A.

The vertical turbine units shall be designed to safely operate free of resonant frequency. A natural
frequency analysis of the head plus column, motor stand (if applicable), and electric motor shall be
performed by a licensed Professional Engineer licensed in California using Finite Element Analysis
(FEA) software. A report shall be provided with the submittal showing that the natural frequencies
and mode shapes of the pump and motor have been considered in the design of the pumping
system, and certify that the critical frequency is at least 20% above or below the speed operating
range required to meet the Rated Condition Range.

1.8

WARRANTY

A.

Manufacturer shall provide the Owner a warranty of at least one (1) year on parts and labor in
writing. The warranty shall also cover trouble-shooting and repair, including travel time and
related expenses. Warranty services shall be provided within five (5) working days upon verbal
(telephone call) notification from the Owner. Warranty period shall start upon satisfactory
completion of the 7-day operational test.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
1.9

SHIPPING

A.

Ship pumping units assembled except where partial disassembly is required by transportation
regulations or for protection of components.

B.

Prior to shipment, the Manufacturer will, on each of the vertical turbine pumping units, install three
recording accelerometers: 1) on the middle of the electric motor, 2) on the casing midway between
the motor and the pump bowls, and 3) on the middle of the pump bowls. The Manufacturer will
secure the accelerometers with a tamper indicating wire and seal or equivalent, digitally photograph
the installed accelerometers prior to shipping, and email the photographs to the Engineer.

1.10 RECEIVING
A.

The Manufacturer will assume responsibility for equipment, material, and spare parts just before
unloading from carrier at site. The Owner will unload the pumps in a designated staging area at
each of the two pump station job sites. The Manufacturer will contact the Owner ten business days
before delivery with a firm delivery date.

B.

Inspect and inventory items upon delivery at job site. Verify the accelerometers have not been
tampered with or compromised during shipment. Report the accelerometer readings to the Owner.
Any recorded acceleration in excess of 3 times gravitational force (3 gs) will be evidence that
shipping damage may have occurred. Any pumping unit that has received more than 3 gs
acceleration at any point will be disassembled and completely evaluated for mechanical soundness
at the Manufacturers expense. The Owner will establish the exact evaluation process. Mechanical
evaluation will include, but not be limited to:
1.
Verify that all impeller and bowl clearances are within factory tolerances, and impellers run
true within the bowls upon manual rotation.
2.
Verify that the motor shaft is straight, and motor rotor turns freely and true upon manual
rotation.
3.
Verify that the pump lineshaft is straight and within factory tolerances, and the lineshaft
turns freely and true upon manual rotation.
4.
Verify that the motor to lineshaft coupling has not been damaged.
5.
Verify that all bearings, wear plates, and seals are in the original condition, and show no
visible damage.
6.
Disassemble the pump column and verify the column sections are straight, and the
connecting flanges and seals are undamaged and remain within factory tolerances.
A complete report of findings will be provided to the Owner. In the event of a dispute between the
Owner and the Manufacturer concerning evidence of damage and/or the extent of repairs, a
qualified and disinterested third party will review the findings and make the determination of the
extent of repairs needed to restore the motor and pump to its original condition. The cost of any
corrections needed to restore the equipment to the original specifications will be borne by the
Manufacturer. The Owner will withhold final payment until the Owner is satisfied the pump is
restored to its original condition.

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1.11 MANUFACTURERS FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

An experienced, competent, and authorized representative of the manufacturer shall visit the site of
the work and inspect, check, adjust if necessary, and approve the equipment installation. The
representative shall be present when the equipment is placed in operation, and shall revisit the job
site as often as necessary until all trouble is corrected and the equipment installation and operation
are satisfactory in the opinion of ENGINEER.

B.

The equipment manufacturer shall furnish a qualified field installation supervisor during the
equipment installation. Such services shall be included in the contract price for the number of days
and round trips to the site as required. At a minimum, one eight hour day will be provided at each
of the two pump stations.

C.

The manufacturers field installation supervisor shall furnish a written report certifying that the
equipment has been properly installed and lubricated; is in accurate alignment; is free from any
undue stress imposed by connecting piping or anchor bolts; and has been operated under full load
conditions and that it operated satisfactorily.

D.

Manufacturers installation supervisor shall observe, instruct, guide, and direct the installing
contractors erection or installation procedures. The equipment manufacturer will be provided with
written notification 10 business days prior to the need for such services.

E.

The Manufacturer shall provide a qualified trainer for both operations and maintenance procedures
instruction once installation is complete. A minimum of one eight hour day will be provided.

F.

All costs of these services shall be included in the contract price for the number of days and round
trips to the site as required.

1.12 FIELD ACCEPTANCE TESTING

A.

Once the Manufacturer has completed the field quality control of the installed motor and pumps,
complete mechanical testing, as described in ANSI/HI 2.6-2000, will be performed.
1.
The motor and pumps will be operated over the complete speed range required to meet the
Rated Condition Range, insofar as it is practical for the operations staff to do so at the time
of testing.
2.
Vibration shall not exceed 2.5 mils peak-to-peak at any speed while the pump is operating
within the Preferred Operating Range, when measured at the top of the pump motor.
Vibration shall not exceed 3 mils peak-to-peak at any speed or condition required to meet the
Rated Condition Range. Hand held instruments may be used for these vibration
measurements.

B.

Once the mechanical testing is successfully completed, the Manufacturer shall provide a written
certification of proper installation. The final part of the field acceptance testing will be a 7-day
operational test by the Owners staff. The Manufacturer will provide technical support as requested
via telephone, and if telephone support does not resolve any issues satisfactorily and timely, by a
site visit at the Manufacturers expense.
1.
For successful completion of the 7-day operational test, the Owner will be able to operate the
system continuously during the test. The Owner may, at his discretion, simulate the entire
Rated Condition Range and Exceptional Condition Range to observe the pumps response.

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If failure occurs, and in the opinion of the Owner, the failure is minor and easily corrected,
the Owner will continue the testing. If, in the opinion of the Owner, the failure causes
operational difficulties, the Owner will stop the 7-day test and if necessary shut down for
repair. The Owners decision to stop the 7-day test shall be final.
Mechanical failures, revealed during the 7-day operational test, will be corrected by the
Manufacturer at their expense.
At the discretion of the Owner, a third party will be engaged under separate contract to
attach recording vibration meters to the pumps at the top of the motors for the duration of the
7-day operational test. Vibration shall not exceed 2.5 mils peak-to-peak at any speed while
the pump is operating within the Preferred Operating Range. Vibration shall not exceed 3
mils peak-to-peak at any speed or condition required to meet the Rated Condition Range or
Exceptional Condition Range. Failure to meet vibration limits will require repair by the
Manufacturer (including cost of pump removal and replacement if needed).
Once any mechanical or vibration failures are corrected, the 7-day operational test will be restarted.
Successful completion of the 7-day operational test marks the commencement of the motor
and pump warranty period.
END OF SECTION

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