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17.1 Scope 17-1 17.3.5 Fertilization Equipment 17-11

17.3.5.1 Fertilizer Injection Equipment 17-11
17.1.1 Description 17-1
17.3.6 Instrumentation and Controls 17-11
17.2 Materials 17-1 17.3.6.1 General 17-11
17.3.6.2 Level Controller Type LC-1 17-11
17.2.1 Metalwork Generally 17-1
17.3.6.3 Pressure Gauges 17-11
17.2.2 Bolts, Inserts and Cushions 17-1
17.3.7 Method of Measurement 17-11
17.2.3 Covers and Frames 17-1
17.3.8 Basis of Payment 17-12
17.2.4 Painting Metalwork 17-1
17.3.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities 17-12
17.2.5 Piping and Appurtenances 17-1
17.2.5.1 General Requirements 17-1 17.4 Construction Requirements 17-12
17.2.5.2 Pipes and Fittings 17-1
17.4.1 Pipe Laying and Jointing 17-12
17.2.5.3 Pipe Accessories 17-2
17.4.2 Valve Installation 17-12
17.2.5.4 Jointing Material 17-2
17.4.3 Pump Installation 17-13
17.2.6 Valves and Accessories 17-3
17.4.4 Method of Measurement and Basis of
17.2.6.1 Gate Valves 17-3
Payment 17-13 
17.2.6.2 Butterfly Valves 17-3
17.2.6.3 Check Valves 17-3
17.2.6.4 Control Valves 17-4
17.2.6.5 Sundries 17-5
17.2.7 Method of Measurement 17-5
17.2.8 Basis of Payment 17-5
17.2.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities 17-5

17.3 Equipment 17-5

17.3.1 General Requirements 17-5
17.3.2 Pumps 17-6
17.3.2.1 Submersible Drainage Pump 17-6
17.3.2.2 Horizontal Pumps 17-7
17.3.2.3 High Pressure Booster Pumping Set
Employing Membrane Tank 17-7
17.3.2.4 High Pressure Booster Pumping Set
Employing Variable Speed Pumps 17-8
17.3.2.5 Duplex Sump Pumps 17-9
17.3.3 Surge Tanks 17-10
17.3.4 Overhead Material Handling
Equipment 17-10
17.3.4.1 Monorail System 17-10
17.1 Scope
17.1.1 Description
1 This Section describes requirements for the supply
and installation of the pumping stations, including pipe
works, pumps and other equipment, motor, control
centers, automatic controls, structural steel and other
supports, connections, valves, appurtenances and
ancillary materials, as shown on the Drawings or as
ordered by the Engineer.
2 The descriptions of materials, equipment and
construction requirements given in this Section are
generic. Particular requirements for each pumping station
shall be as stated in the Special Specification and on the
Drawings.
17.2 Materials
17.2.1 Metalwork Generally
1 Metalwork includes all purpose-made items shown
on the Drawings, including stairs, ladders, equipment
supports and the like.
2 Staircases, ladders and safety cages, shall be
fabricated from galvanized mild steel or aluminum alloy
as shown or stated in the Special Specification..
Submersed steel structures shall be fabricated from
stainless steel.
17.2.2 Bolts, Inserts and Cushions
1 Masonry expansion bolts approved types and shall
be installed in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
2 U-bolts shall be welded to pipes at points of contact
and bolted to structural angle frame securely fixed to
structure.
3 Embedded inserts shall be installed during
concreting.
4 Spring cushions shall be used where a horizontal
pipe is subject to considerable vertical movement or
vibration.
17.2.3 Covers and Frames
1 Cast iron covers and frames shall be to BS EN 124
Grade B, heavy duty rectangular cover and frame, coated,
locking, solid top.
2 Steel covers and frames shall be fabricated steel
checkered plate, single seal lift out type, zinc protected,
and capable of supporting a load of 5 tonnes.
17.2.4 Painting Metalwork
1 All ferrous metal surfaces shall be given one shop
coat of rust preventative paint primer and two coats of an
approved oil base or alkyd paint applied on Site, as
directed by the Engineer.
17.2.5 Piping and Appurtenances
17.2.5.1 General Requirements
1 Materials shall be supplied with the manufacturer's
certificate for each delivery, stating that products comply
with and have been factory tested in accordance with
specified Standards.
2 Unless otherwise specified in the relevant Standard,
products must have legibly cast, stamped or indelibly
painted on, the following marks, as appropriate:
- Manufacturer's name, initials and identification
mark.
- Nominal diameter.
- Class designation.
- Initials and number of relevant Standard.
- Length of pipe if shorter than standard length.
- Angle of bends in degrees.
- Date of manufacture.
3 Whenever required by the Engineer, the Contractor
shall arrange to collect samples of the materials selected
by the Engineer, and transport them to, and have them
tested by an independent Laboratory.
17.2.5.2 Pipes and Fittings
1 Ductile iron pressure pipe: flanged pipe shall
conform to BS EN 545, Class K 9.
i. Fittings shall conform to BS EN 545, pressure
rating suitable to sustain the system working
pressure.
ii. Flanged pipes shall have screwed-on or cast-on
flanges to sustain the system working pressure.
iii. Flanges shall conform to BS EN 1092 with
pressure rating suitable for the system working
pressure.
2 Factory protection for water supply pipe and fittings:
i. Coated internally and externally by dipping, or
other method, using hot applied coal tar based
material to BS 4164 or hot applied bitumen
based material to BS EN 13000.
3 Factory protection for sewerage pipe and fittings:
i. Internally: epoxy lined to ASTM C541. Lining
shall be held by centrifugal action.
ii. Externally: coated using hot applied coal tar
based material to BS 4164 or cold applied
bitumen coating to BS 3416.
4 uPVC pressure pipe: pipe shall conform to BS 3506
Class C with outside diameters to BS ISO 11922-1.
i. Fittings shall conform to BS EN 1452, injection
molded type joints shall be solvent welded to BS
EN 1452 Part 1.
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17.2.5.3 Pipe Accessories
1 Ferrous flexible pipe couplings: types shall be
straight couplings to bridge two plain ended pipes of
same outside diameter and stepped couplings for pipes of
large diametrical differences. Couplings shall be with
center register.
i. Material shall be malleable iron conforming to
BS EN 1562 grade 20/10 or rolled steel to BS 970-
060A12 with bolts to BS 970-EN3A and rubber
rings to BS EN 681.
ii. Couplings shall be able to take 6 deg. angular
deflections for sizes up to 600 mm diameter
reducing to 2 deg. for sizes up to 1800 mm
diameter.
iii. Couplings shall be factory coated with cold
applied bitumen or hot applied coal tar
conforming to BS 3416 or BS 4164 respectively,
thickness 1 mil.
2 Ferrous flanged adaptors: material shall be cast iron
body conforming to BS EN 1561 grade 14 or mild steel
plate to BS 10025 and malleable cast iron flange to BS EN
1562 grade 20/10 or rolled steel to BS 970-EN3A and
rubber rings to BS EN 681.
i. Length of adaptor shall be 200 mm for diameters
up to 150 mm, 250 mm for diameters between
200 and 300 mm and as approved by Engineer
for diameters larger than 300 mm.
ii. Adaptors shall be factory coated with cold
applied bitumen or hot applied coal tar
conforming to BS 3416 or BS 4164 respectively.
3 Flexible pipe connections: flexible connections shall
be seamless bronze tubing with annular corrugations
covered with high tensile bronze braid suitable for the
system working pressure.
i. Connections shall have screwed ends for pipes
50 mm diameter and under and flanged ends for
pipes over 50 mm diameter.
4 Flexible couplings: gasket sleeve type, shall allow
angular deflection and axial movement of two joined pipe
ends and to maintain permanent, leak-tight joint.
i. Components shall comprise one center sleeve,
two end followers or flanges, two rubber-
compounded wedge-section gaskets and
sufficient draw bolts and nuts to properly
compress gaskets. Tightening of bolts to draw
end followers together must compress gaskets in
recess between center sleeve and followers onto
pipe ends to affect positive seal.
ii. Couplings shall have diameter specifically
supplied for and to properly fit type of joined
pipe ends. Center sleeve shall be of adequate
thickness and whole coupling suitable for
minimum working pressures shown on the
Drawings.
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iii. Center sleeve and followers shall be true circular
sections, free from irregularities, flat spots or
surface defects and formed from steel mill
sections with space between sleeve and follower
designed to provide confinement of gasket.
iv. Bolts shall be special steel having minimum yield
strength of 2800 kg/cm2 and ultimate strength of
2
4200 kg/cm . Bolts shall be track-head design to
prevent turning when nut is drawn up and
threads shall be rolled with a nominal diameter
larger than diameter of shank. Manufacturer
must supply information regarding
recommended torque to which bolts must be
tightened.
v. Gaskets shall be synthetic rubber-base
compound with other products to produce
material which will not deteriorate from age,
heat or exposure to air and which is resilient and
able to resist cold flows so that the joint will
remain sealed and tight indefinitely when
subjected to shock, vibration, pulsation,
temperature and adjustment of connected pipes.
vi. Coupling shall be factory painted internally with
200 microns coating of epoxy and externally with
red primer conforming to AWWA 203 Type B
chlorinated rubber solution compatible with
bitumen, coat tar and general paints.
vii. Couplings shall be assembled on site in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions to
ensure permanently tight joints under all
conditions of expansion, contraction, shifting
and settlement.
5 Dismantling couplings shall have an extensible
connection between pipe sections, and be mounted next
to valves to enable easy dismantling from pipe work or to
permit pipe joining when butterfly valve is removed for
maintenance.
i. Dismantling piece shall be flanged type
composed of two parts, one sliding into the
other, and a free flange to compress a
trapezoidal section seal to ensure water
tightness. Coupling shall have locking devices to
provide elements of complete rigidity.
ii. Construction shall be all steel with flanges
having rating matching adjoining pipes.
iii. Couplings shall have diameter specifically
supplied for and to properly fit type of joined
ends of pipes and valves. Coupling shall permit
tightening of end flanges without risk of
misalignment. Seal shall be locked after end
joints are tightened.
17.2.5.4 Jointing Material
1 Gaskets shall be elastomeric full face 3 mm thick
joint rings conforming to BS EN 681 with dimensions
conforming to BS 3063.
2 Rings shall be elastomeric conforming to BS EN 681.
Dimensions to manufacturer's recommendations to suit
type of joint required.
3 Bolts and nuts shall be ISO metric black hexagon
conforming to BS 4190, minimum tensile strength 433
MN/m2, maximum elongation 17%. After fixing, bolt
projection shall be maximum 6 mm, minimum 3 mm.
4 Washers shall be black steel conforming to BS 4320.
5 Dielectric Joints shall have insulating neoprene or
phenol gasket between flanges and phenol or
polyethylene sleeves and washers between bolts, nuts
and flanges. Joints shall be suitable for the operating
pressure of the system.
17.2.6 Valves and Accessories
17.2.6.1 Gate Valves
1 Cast iron gate valves: type shall conform to BS 5163,
inside screw, solid wedge, resilient seated, bolted bonnet,
non-rising stem type, suitable for the system working
pressure.
2 Material of component parts shall be from basic or
alternative materials listed in BS 5163.
3 End connections shall be as shown on the Drawings.
Flanged end connections shall conform to BS EN 1092.
Plain end connections shall be machined to suit joints
specified for adjoining pipes.
4 Casting surfaces shall be given an initial coat of
protective paint immediately after shot blasting and a
second coat on assembly. Protective coating shall be hot
applied coal tar or cold applied bitumen conforming to BS
4164 or BS 3416 respectively. Thickness of coat shall be 1
mil.
17.2.6.2 Butterfly Valves
1 Cast iron butterfly valves: type shall conform to BS
EN 593 with resilient seating suitable for system working
pressure. Component parts shall be from basic materials
listed in BS EN 593 Table 3.
2 For valves 100 mm and smaller, operation shall be by
lever arm. For sizes above 100 mm and up to 250 mm,
operation shall be by hand wheel. For valves 300 mm and
larger shall be gear operated.
3 Casting surfaces shall be given an initial coat of
protective paint immediately after shot blasting and a
second coat on assembly. Protective coating shall be hot
applied coal tar or cold applied bitumen conforming to BS
4164 or BS 3416 respectively. Thickness of coat shall be 25
microns.
17.2.6.3 Check Valves
1 Cushioned check valves: type shall be cushioned
type, counter-weighted metal seated check with attached
cushion chamber to permit valve to close without slam or
bang. Valve shall have a pressure rating suitable for the
system working pressure.
i. Cast iron body shall conform to ASTM 126 Class
B or cast steel body to ASTM 216 Class WCB
depending upon working pressure and with
stainless steel seat ring to ASTM A157 C9 non-
corrosion shaft for attachment of weight and
lever and complete non-corrosion shock less
chamber to ASTM B 62. Valve shall be tight
seating and seat ring shall be removable.
Cushion chamber shall be attached to side of
valve body and constructed with a piston
operating in a chamber to permit valve to
operate without hammering action. Shock
absorption shall be by dry air and cushion
chamber shall be arranged for closing speed to
be adjustable to meet service requirements.
Valve disc shall be of same material as valve
body and shall be suspended from a stainless
steel type 303 shaft connected to the cushion
chamber through a stuffing box.
ii. End connections shall be as shown on the
Drawings. Flanged end connections shall
conform to BS EN 1092.
iii. Valves shall be factory protected with an internal
coating of epoxy to a thickness of 120 microns
and external coating of epoxy and nickel plating
to a thickness of 120 microns.
2 Cast iron check valves: type shall conform to BS EN
12334, swing straight pattern, for vertical use and with
pressure rating suitable for the system working pressure.
i. Material of component parts shall be from basic
materials listed in BS EN 12334 Table 5, under
'copper alloy faced'.
ii. Seating or facing rings shall be renewable. An
arrow showing direction of flow shall be visible
from outside and cast integral with the valve
housing.
iii. End connections shall be as shown on the
Drawings. Flanged end connections shall be to
BS EN 1092.
iv. Casting surfaces shall be given at factory an
initial coat of protective paint immediately after
that blasting and a second coat on assembly.
Protective coating shall be hot applied coal tar or
cold applied bitumen to BS 4164 or BS 3416
respectively. Thickness of coat shall be 1 mm.
3 Silent check valves: type shall be non-slam, spring
loaded and suitable for installation in any position.
i. Valves 50 mm diameter and under shall be
screwed, with bronze body, seat and disc, 18-8
stainless steel spring, with pressure rating
suitable for the system working pressure.
ii. Valves over 50 mm diameter shall be flanged,
with cast iron body, bronze seat and disc, 18-8
stainless steel spring, with pressure rating
suitable for the system working pressure.
iii. Valves shall have straight guided disc with two-
point bearing. Wearing parts including discs,
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 seats and other guide bushings shall be
replaceable.
iv. Valves shall have flow area in excess of pipe area
for minimum pressure drop.
17.2.6.4 Control Valves
1 General: pump control valves, and surge control
valves, shall be automatic, hydraulically operated, pilot
controlled, piston actuated, single seated, globe or angle
pattern as shown on the Drawings, consisting of valve
body, piston assembly and cover with the piston assembly
as the only moving part. Valves shall be sized for pressure
rating shown on the Drawings and shall be the product of
a reputable, approved manufacturer.
i. Valve body shall be cast steel to ASTM A216
WCB standard, flanged, with flange rating as
shown on the Drawings and containing a
removable seat insert. Main valve trim shall be
bronze to ASTM B 61.
ii. Piston assembly shall be fully guided on its
outside diameter by long stroke stationary V-
ports downstream of seating surface to minimize
consequence of throttling. Piston shall be
bronze to ASTM B 62 with seal of stainless steel
to AISI 140.
iii. Repairs shall be possible without removing valve
from line. Valve shall have no external packing
glands or stuffing boxes.
iv. Valve shall be supplied complete with factory
fitted pilot valves, small interconnecting piping
and accessories to perform required functions.
Pilot control system shall be stainless steel to
AISI type 303.
v. Factory protection shall be internal coating of
epoxy to a thickness of 120 microns and external
coating of epoxy and nickel plating to a thickness
of 120 microns.
vi. Provide manufacturer with necessary and
pertinent data for setting control valves, at
factory, to required settings to suit individual
conditions of different pumping stations.
vii. Prior to shipping valves from factory, submit
shop drawings for approval giving factory
settings, range of adjustments, control diagram,
wiring diagram, size, arrangement and other
pertinent data necessary for approval by the
Engineer of every control valve in the system.
Submit with the shop drawings detailed
instructions for field adjustment and setting,
installation, start-up and proper operation.
viii. Each control valve shall be tested individually at
factory and certified test results submitted.
ix. Provide the services of a specialized factory
technician or engineer to set, test, adjust and
commission the control valves as specified.
x. Control valve pressure rating shall be suitable to
system working pressure.
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2 Surge control valves: type shall be straight pattern,
specifically designed to prevent excessive surge pressures
in event of power failure. Valve shall have pilots to cause
valve to open on either low pressure or high pressure
wave. Under normal operation, valve acts as relief valve
which can be set to open at any pressure above normal
operating pressure. At the same time, valve shall open at
any set pressure below its normal operating pressure.
i. Function shall be such that on power failure,
valve opens on initial down-surge in pressure (if
this surge is not already controlled by surge
chamber) and remains open until high pressure
wave returns and passes through valve without
generating a large up-surge in pressure. After
high pressure wave has passed, valve closes
slowly in 2 minutes to prevent further pressure
surges. Valve also opens on high pressure
unless surge has been attenuated by surge
chambers.
ii. Operation shall be on differential piston principle
such that area on underside of piston is no less
than pipe area, and area on upper surface of
piston is of greater area. Valve shall operate in
any position without assistance of springs.
iii. Valve size shall be as shown on the drawings and
pressure rating shall be suitable for system
operating and anticipated maximum surge
pressure. Valve shall be of extra heavy
construction throughout with body of cast steel
to ASTM A216 WCB and flanges conforming to
ANSI standards. Internal trim shall be bronze to
ASTM B 62. Piston shall be guided on its outside
diameter by long-stroke stationary V-ports
downstream of seating surface to minimize
consequence of throttling. Piston shall be
bronze and pilots stainless steel. Valve shall
contain rubber removable seat insert.
iv. Repairs shall be possible without removing valve
from line. Valve shall have no external packing
glands or stuffing boxes.
v. Pilots and accessories shall include the following:
- Low pressure pilot.
- Pressure relief pilot.
- Flow limiting device.
- Needle valves.
- Strainer.
- Check valve.
- Valve position indicator.
- Pipe plug for pressure gauge.
- Shut-off cocks.
- Interconnecting copper tubing and unions.
- Pilot mounting bracket.
- Other accessories recommended by
manufacturer.
 vi Factory protection shall be complete epoxy (iii) uPVC pressure pipe
coating for protection against corrosion. (state size) (lin.m.)

17.2.6.5 Sundries (iv) Gate Valves (state

size) (nr.)
1 Hose Bibb: shall be a chrome plated metal bibcock,
15 mm male back inlet connection and 15 mm male, hose (v) Butterfly Valves (state
thread outlet, with 15 mm chrome plated metal hose size) (nr.)
coupling female threaded. (vi) Check Valves (state
size) (nr.)
17.2.7 Method of Measurement
(vii) Silent Type Check
1 Metalwork including but not limited to staircases, Valves (state size) (nr.)
ladders, and safety cages; bolts, inserts and cushions;
covers and frames; shall each be measured by number of (viii) Control Valves (state
each item installed. Rates shall include for factory and on- size) (nr.)
site tests, fixings, preparing, priming and painting.
(ix) Surge Control Valves
2 Pipes shall be measured by linear meter of each type (state size) (nr.)
and size of pipe. Measurement shall be of the center line
of pipes (overall), couplings, fittings and branches. Rates (x) Cushioned Type Check
for pipes shall be deemed to include all related pipe work, Valves (state size) (nr.)
including but not necessarily limited to:
- Flexible pipe couplings adaptors and
connections. 17.3 Equipment
- Header pipes and dismantling couplings,
- Purpose made pipes and purpose made fittings.
17.3.1 General Requirements
- Everything necessary for jointing.
- Bends, tees, joints, unions, flanges, and pipe 1 Materials and products: materials for pumps shall be
fittings including cutting and jointing pipe to suitable for pump operating conditions and adequate for
fittings, valves and equipment. total heads to which pumps are subjected. Corrosion
- Pipe supports and support assemblies, hangers, resistant materials shall be used. Assembly arrangements
clips, anchors and guides. shall include isolation of dissimilar metals to avoid
- Wrapping and waterproofing of underground galvanic interaction.
and or exposed pipes. 2 Pumps shall have factory plugged connections for
- Pipe sleeves and packing. casing vent, drain and suction and discharge pressure
- Pipe cleaning priming and painting. gauges.
- All other pipe and pipe work ancillaries’
3 Impellers and rotating assemblies shall be statically
necessary required or reasonably inferred.
and dynamically balanced at factory.
3 Valves shall be measured by the number of each 4 Packing rings shall be installed in alternate layers
type installed. Rates shall be deemed to include for factory staggered 90 degrees. Packing shall be tightened for seal
and on-site test, tests at independent laboratories, all while permitting prescribed amount of leakage for
fixing and jointing accessories. lubrication.
5 Pumps shall have shaft packing or mechanical seals
17.2.8 Basis of Payment compatible with pump design and nature of liquid
1 The amount of completed and accepted work as pumped in accordance with manufacturer's
provided above shall be paid for at the unit rates for the recommendations or as specified.
items describes in the Bill of Quantities and shall include 6 Pump operating point of specified flow and head
for furnishing all materials, installation, civil, mechanical, shall fall near the point of maximum efficiency as obtained
electrical, piping and miscellaneous works, testing, from manufacturer's published data.
commissioning, and putting into operation, maintenance
7 Horsepower rating of pump drive motor shall ensure
and all labor, transport, equipment, tools, supplies and
non-overloading of motor throughout capacity range of
other items necessary for the proper completion of the
pump for impeller diameter selected.
work as specified.
8 Electric motors shall be suitable for available electric
17.2.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities current voltage and frequency. Motor speeds shall not
exceed 1450 rpm for 50 Hz. Motors shall be designed to
(i) Metal works (Type) Lump Sum operate in 50oC ambient temperature.

(ii) Ductile Iron pressure pipe

(state size) (lin.m.)

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9 Shop drawings: The Contractor submit shop
drawings for each pump for approval, prior to shipment
from factory, as follows:
- Certified performance curves showing job
number, customer and customer order number,
pump designation number shown on the
drawings, date of manufacture, model number,
pump size, impeller diameter, impeller type,
maximum impeller diameter pump can
accommodate, rpm, noise data, flow-head
characteristic curve, consumed horsepower
curve and pump efficiency curve.
- Pump cross-sectional drawings showing major
components with parts numbers and parts list.
- Pump outline dimensional drawing showing
overall dimensions, location of foundation bolt
holes and sizes, location and rating of suction
and discharge nozzles.
- Recommended list of spare parts, where not
specified elsewhere.
- Installation, operation and maintenance
instruction manual.
- Details and wiring diagrams of factory supplied
pump controllers, starters, controls or other
electrical device or accessory.
- Special instructions for field installation and
connection of factory or field supplied electrical
device, control or accessory.
10 Shop tests: The Contractor shall submit for each
pump, certified results of shop tests made by
manufacturer, prior to shipment from factory, as follows:
- Performance test throughout capacity range of
pump with specified design operating point
clearly indicated on pump flow-head
characteristic curve.
- Hydrostatic pressure test to 1-1/2 times shut-off
pressure of pump.
11 Pump test report shall include the following
information:
- Pump data: pump designation number shown on
the Drawings, model number, serial number,
customer order number, flow, suction and
discharge pressures, shut-off pressure, rpm and
brake horsepower.
- Motor data: make, model number, serial number,
horsepower rating, rpm, voltage, phase,
frequency, class of insulation, allowable
temperature rise, full load amperes, locked rotor
amperes and actual voltage and amperes at all
test points.
- Starter data: make, model number, size, heater
sizes, ampere rating, line voltage, control voltage
and frequency.
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17.3.2 Pumps
17.3.2.1 Submersible Drainage Pump
1 Non-clog, centrifugal, submersible, with guide-rails,
quick-disconnect type, suitable for drainage water
application and designed to permit quick and easy ground
level removal of pump from pit for service or inspection
without disconnecting or disturbing discharge piping and
electrical connection. Pump design shall permit pump to
be automatically connected to discharge elbow in a tight
and leak-proof manner without axial or lateral movement
and without further adjustment. Pump shall be designed
to withstand dry running.
2 Each pump shall be supplied complete with the
following:
- Close-coupled submersible vertical electric
motor.
- Required length of durable multi-conductor
waterproof electric cable.
- Special quick disconnect flange elbow with
integral bracket for floor mounting and lower
guide rail holder.
- Required length of stainless steel guide rails.
- Upper guide rail bracket.
- Rail guided lifting assembly.
- Lifting yoke and stainless steel chain for raising
and lowering pump.
3 Casing shall be cast iron volute, to ASTM A48 Class
35B or BS EN 1561 Grade 260, horizontally split.
Passageways shall permit smooth flow of liquid served
and shall be free from sharp turns and projections. Pump
volute bottom and impeller shall have easily replaceable
stainless steel wear rings.
4 Impeller shall be cast iron to ASTM A48 Class 35B or
BS EN 1561 Grade 260, single channel type running in
volute, capable of passing solids with 75mm diam.,
suitable for service required, non-clog and dynamically
balanced for smooth operation. Impeller parts and
internal parts including studs, nuts and screws shall be
stainless steel.
5 Mechanical seal system shall consist of two
independent seal assemblies and of materials suitable for
the application.
6 Motor shall have Class F insulation, designed for use
in hazardous locations, suitable for continuous duty, with
horsepower to ensure non-overloading of motor
throughout capacity range of pump. Motor shall have cast
iron frame, stainless steel shaft, double mechanical shaft
face seals of carbon/tungsten carbide, built-in thermal
overload protection and moisture sensing probes. Motors
shall be dimensioned to be sufficiently cooled by
surrounding environment or pumped media.
7 Pump and motor bearings shall be heavy-duty,
permanently lubricated and sealed ball bearing type, not
requiring re-lubrication on site.
8 Pump shall be supplied from factory with required
number of level regulators of the pear-shaped type, with
internal coated type switch and weighted to be vertical in
air and horizontal in water without floating. Regulator
shall have three contacts to make it suitable for either
starting or stopping motors. Regulators shall have
necessary lengths of three-core electric cable and both
regulator case and cable insulation shall be non-corrosive
material resistant to and for application in liquid served.
Level regulators shall be supplied from factory with
special cable holder bracket designed to guide and
support power and level regulator cable. Level regulators
shall start and stop pumps at pre-set levels through the
control panel. Levels shall be shown on the Drawings. In
the event of a fault in one pump, control panel shall switch
off defective pump give an alarm signal and start stand by
pump. Starting sequence of pumps shall be automatically
alternated through the control panel.
9 Pump motor control panel shall be weatherproof and
suitable for outdoor installation, minimum IP 55 enclosure
protection, with lockable cover and completely assembled,
wired and tested at factory ready for installation with
simple external electrical connections. Panel shall contain,
but is not necessary limited to, the following:
- Motor starters.
- Over-riding starter buttons.
- Indicating lamps for pump in operation.
- Reset buttons for overload relays.
- Electric alternator for required number of pumps.
- 24 V control circuit transformer.
- Running hour meters to record time each pump
is in operation.
- Accessories required for automatic operation of
pumps.
- Auxiliary volt free contacts for remote
monitoring and alarms.
- Water level meter for water level in well.
10 Impeller and pump outer casing shall be factory
protected by shot blasting and priming with epoxy
suitable for duty. Casing shall then be given two coats of
epoxy resin, to 125 microns thickness each coat.
17.3.2.2 Horizontal Pumps
1 Description: Horizontal, base-mounted, centrifugal,
flexible-coupled, rated for minimum 1.5 times the working
pressure.
2 Pumps shall be end suction, horizontal multi-stage,
or split case pumps, type as required by the Drawings.
3 End suction pumps: shall be back-pull-out, radial split
case design.
4 Split case pumps: shall be of axially split casing
design.
5 Construction Features
i. Casing: Cast iron, with integral feet or other
means on volute to support weight of casing and
attached piping.
ii. Impeller: ASTM A48 Class No 25 A or higher cast
iron, statically and dynamically balanced, closed,
single suction, keyed to shaft, and secured by
locking cap screw.
iii. Wear Rings: Replaceable type with material
suitable for the application.
iv. Shaft and Sleeve: High grade stainless steel shaft
and rated for minimum 1.5 times the working
pressure, and high-grade stainless steel sleeve.
v. Seals: Mechanical, with carbon-steel rotating
ring, stainless-steel spring, ceramic seat, and
flexible bellows and gasket.
vi. Coupling: Flexible-spacer type, capable of
absorbing torsion vibration and shaft
misalignment; with flange and sleeve section
that can be disassembled and removed without
removing pump or motor.
vii. Coupling Guard: Galvanized steel, removable,
and attached to mounting frame.
viii. Mounting Frame: Factory coated welded-steel
frame and cross members, factory fabricated
from ASTM A36/A36M channels and angles.
Fabricate for mounting pump casing, coupling
guard, and motor. Field-drill motor-mounting
holes for field-installed motors.
6 Motor: Secured to mounting frame, with adjustable
alignment. Motors: IP 55, squirrel cage induction type, and
fan cooled. Cooling fans shall be bi-directional so that
cooling is independent of direction of rotation and shall be
fabricated from non-rusting and non-sparking material.
7 Motors shall have high efficiency and high power
factor at full load. All motors shall meet or exceed the
minimum efficiencies stated in the highest level in the EU
agreement of the LV motors (EFF1/EFF2). All motors shall
bear the IEC reference and CE marking on the motor
nameplate.
8 All motors shall be suitable for continuous heavy-
duty application with a minimum service factor of 1.25;
alternatively, the next larger IEC motor size shall be
selected.
9 Motors shall be full voltage direct-on-line start.
10 Motor Insulation shall be class F, non-hygroscopic,
Class H varnish.
11 Motor temperature rise shall be limited to 70°C
above the maximum ambient temperature of 50°C, as
measured by resistance
17.3.2.3 High Pressure Booster Pumping Set Employing
Membrane Tank
1 Packaged type, comprising multiple close-coupled
pumps, membrane tank, interconnecting pipe work, valves,
pressure switches and electrical control panel all
completely assembled on steel frame, piped, wired and
delivered as a complete packaged unit ready for
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installation and operation with simple piping and electrical
connections. One of the pumps shall be stand-by pump
2 Pumps shall be close-coupled, centrifugal, single or
multiple stage type, horizontally or vertically mounted and
driven by electric motor at specified rpm. Pumps shall
have self-adjusting mechanical seals with carbon rotating
face running against stationary ceramic seat. Pumps shall
have close-grain cast iron or stainless steel casing and
mechanical seal housing, gunmetal, cast bronze, or
stainless steel impeller and stainless steel shaft.
3 When the duty pumps are running together, they
shall supply the maximum demand specified, with the
remaining pump acting as stand-by. Under low demand
conditions one pump shall supply sufficient water, with
remaining duty pumps acting as back up. Controls shall
automatically start second duty pump when one pump is
unable to supply demand and shall cut in stand-by pump
on failure of any of the duty pumps.
4 Motor shall be totally enclosed, fan cooled, drip proof,
squirrel cage type, weatherproofed construction for
operation in specified ambient temperatures. Motor
horsepower shall ensure non-overloading of motor
throughout capacity range of pump.
5 Membrane tank shall be welded mild steel plate,
suitable for system operating pressure constructed in
accordance with BS EN 286-1, Part 1, with cylindrical shell
and convex dished ends. Membrane tank shall contain
removable rubber bag and shall be pressurized with air at
factory to correct system operating pressure to provide
sealed air cushion eliminating use of air compressor.
Tank shall have air valve of type permitting recharging on
site by small hand compressor or simple car type pump.
Rubber bag shall be guaranteed suitable for intended use
without deterioration and without bursting.
6 Membrane tank shall be complete with factory
fabricated steel legs welded to tank before testing, air-
charges connection, pressure relief valve and pressure
gauges.
7 Pumping set shall be automatically controlled by
pressure switches to start pumps on fall of pressure in
tank and stop pumps on rise of pressure.
8 Interconnecting pipe work shall be galvanized steel
pipe and fittings to ASTM A53 schedule 40. Valves shall be
threaded, with bronze body and trim and have a pressure
rating suitable for system working pressure. Each pump
shall have swing type, non-return valve at discharge,
adjustable pilot-operated pressure regulating value at
discharge, adjustable individual suction and discharge
shut off valves, Discharge manifold shall have pressure
switches, pressure gauge and vent cock.
9 Control panel shall be heavy gauge mild steel sheet
finished with stove hammer paint internally and externally,
with minimum IP 55 enclosure rating. Control panel shall
be automatic, with load control and protection function
and shall contain, but shall not be necessarily limited to,
the following:
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- Mounting and Wiring: Factory installed and
connected as an integral part of unit.
- Enclosure: IP 55.
- Motor Controller: Full-voltage, combination-
magnetic type with under-voltage release feature,
motor-circuit-protector-type, and short-circuit
protective device.
- Motor Overload Protection: Overload relay in
each phase.
- Starting Devices: Hand-off-automatic selector
switch in cover of control panel, plus pilot device
for automatic control.
- Multi-pump, Sequence (Lead-Lag-Lag) Starter:
Switches lead pump to one lag main pump and
to multi-pump operation.
- Instrumentation: Unit suction and discharge
pressure gauges.
- Alarm Signal Device: Sounds alarm when
backup pumps are operation.
- Pump Duty Alternation Device: Switches the lead
pump.
10 Mounting frame shall be mild steel hollow section
members reinforced against deflection and with bolt holes.
Steel surfaces shall be factory protected by shot blasting,
zinc sprayed to 75 microns thickness and given one coat of
priming paint. External steelwork shall have one
undercoat and one top coat chlorinated rubber paint of
approved color to 75 microns thickness each coat. Internal
steelwork shall have two coats black bitumastic paint, 125
microns thickness each coat and suitable for service.
17.3.2.4 High Pressure Booster Pumping Set Employing
Variable Speed Pumps
1 Packaged type, comprising multiple close-coupled
pumps, membrane tank, interconnecting pipe work, valves,
pressure switches and electrical control panel all
completely assembled on steel frame, piped, wired and
delivered as a complete packaged unit ready for
installation and operation with simple piping and electrical
connections. One of the pumps shall be stand-by pump
2 Pumps shall be close-coupled, centrifugal, single or
multiple stage type, horizontally or vertically mounted and
driven by electric motor at specified rpm. Pumps shall
have self-adjusting mechanical seals with carbon rotating
face running against stationary ceramic seat. Pumps shall
have close-grain cast iron or stainless steel casing and
mechanical seal housing, gunmetal, cast bronze, or
stainless steel impeller and stainless steel shaft.
3 When the duty pumps are running together, they
shall supply the maximum demand specified, with the
remaining pump acting as stand-by. Under low demand
conditions one pump shall supply sufficient water, with
remaining duty pumps acting as back up. Controls shall
automatically start second duty pump when one pump is
unable to supply demand and shall cut in stand-by pump plus pilot device for automatic control. Retain
on failure of any of the duty pumps. one of first two subparagraphs below.
4 Motors: Variable speed, with pre-greased, a. For duplex boosters, Automatic, Alternating
permanently shielded, ball-type bearings. Select motors Starter: Switches lead pump to lag main
that will not overload through full range of pump pump and to two-pump operation.
performance curve.
b. For triplex or multiplex boosters, Sequence
5 Membrane tank shall be welded mild steel plate,
(Lead-Lag-Lag) Starter: Switches lead pump
suitable for system operating pressure constructed in
to one lag main pump and to three-pump
accordance with BS EN 286-1, Part 1, with cylindrical shell
operation.
and convex dished ends. Membrane tank shall contain
removable rubber bag and shall be pressurized with air at vi. Pump Operation and Sequencing: Pressure-
factory to correct system operating pressure to provide sensing method.
sealed air cushion eliminating use of air compressor.
Tank shall have air valve of type permitting recharging on a. Time Delay: Controls pump on-off
site by small hand compressor or simple car type pump. operation; adjustable from 1 to 300 seconds.
Rubber bag shall be guaranteed suitable for intended use vii. VFC: Voltage-source, pulse-width, modulating-
without deterioration and without bursting. frequency converter for each pump.
6 Membrane tank shall be complete with factory
viii. Manual Bypass: Magnetic contactor arranged to
fabricated steel legs welded to tank before testing, air-
transfer to constant-speed operation upon VFC
charges connection, pressure relief valve and pressure
failure.
gauges.
7 Pumping set shall be automatically controlled by ix. Instrumentation: Suction and discharge pressure
pressure switches to start pumps on fall of pressure in gages.
tank and stop pumps on rise of pressure. x. Lights: Running light for each pump.
8 Interconnecting pipe work shall be galvanized steel
xi. Alarm Signal Device: Sounds alarm when
pipe and fittings to ASTM A53 schedule 40. Valves shall be
backup pumps are operating.
threaded, with bronze body and trim and having a
pressure rating suitable for system working pressure. a. Time Delay: Controls alarm operation;
Each pump shall have swing type, non-return valve at adjustable from 1 to 300 seconds, with
discharge, adjustable pilot-operated pressure regulating manual reset.
value at discharge, adjustable, individual suction and
discharge shut off valves, Discharge manifold shall have xii. Thermal-bleed cutoff.
pressure switches, pressure gauge and vent cock. xiii. Low-suction-pressure, Water-storage-tank, low-
9 Control Panel: Factory installed and connected as an level cutout.
integral part of booster pump; automatic for multiple-
10 Where shown on the Drawings or Schedules, motor
pump, variable-speed operation, with load control and
control panels shall any or all of the following:
protection functions.
i. High-suction-pressure cutout.
i. Control Logic: Solid-state system with
transducers, programmable microprocessor, ii. Low-discharge-pressure cutout.
VFC, and other devices in controller. Install VFC
iii. High-discharge-pressure cutout.
for pump motors larger than 25 Hp in separate
panel; same type as motor control panel 17.3.2.5 Duplex Sump Pumps
enclosure.
1 Components shall comprise two pumps, float switch
ii. Motor Controller: NEMA ICS 2, variable- assembly with mechanical alternator, high water alarm
frequency, solid-state type. Some manufacturers and electric control panel.
may offer low-voltage controls. Revise "Control
2 Pump shall be vertical, centrifugal, wet pit type, self
Voltage" Subparagraph below if required.
lubricating, to rest directly on sump floor, with vertical
motor connected to pump with steel tubular shaft housing.
a. Control Voltage: 220 V AC, with integral
control-power transformer. 3 Pump shall be supplied complete with the following,
factory assembled to form a self-contained, compact unit
iii. Enclosure: NEMA 250. ready for operation with simple discharge piping and
iv. Motor Overload Protection: Overload relay in electrical connections:
each phase. - Cast iron combination base and suction strainer.

v. Starting Devices: Hand-off automatic selector - Cast iron motor head box.
switch for each pump in cover of control panel,

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 - Cast iron motor adaptor flange designed to carry
motor and float switch.
- Steel tubular shaft housing.
- Electric motor.
- Unsinkable plastic float and stainless steel rod.
- Adjustable stops and counter-weight.
4 Casing and cover shall be close grained cast iron
volute of uniform quality, free from blow-holes, porosity
shrinkage defects, cracks and other defects.
5 Impeller shall be cast iron volute to ASTM A 48 Class
35B or BS EN 1561 grade 260, heavy open non-clog type
design, statically and dynamically balanced, over hung,
single suction, keyed and securely locked to stainless steel
shaft of size to transmit required power without distortion
or vibration. Pump shaft shall be directly connected to
motor shaft through a flexible coupling. Motor adaptor
flange shall be machined to close tolerances to ensure
permanent alignment between pump and motor.
6 Pump shall be fitted at drive end of shaft with grease
packed, deep groove, self-aligning, radial thrust ball
bearing, mounted in dust-proof housing machined in
motor support base and having moisture proof seal
protection from sump vapors. Pump shall also have
bottom column bearing of renewable water-lubricated
type.
7 Motor shall be vertical, totally enclosed, squirrel cage,
induction type, permanently lubricated with sealed ball
bearings. Motor horsepower shall ensure non-overloading
of motor throughout capacity range of pump. Motor shall
be suitable for continuous operation in ambient
temperature specified.
8 Operation shall be automatic, float switch operated,
alternating start-up sequence. One pump shall be
intended for normal operation, while the other for backup.
Standby pump shall start if abnormal flow exceeds one
pump capacity and in the event of a fault in other pump.
Fault condition in a pump or if flow exceeds pumping
capacity shall actuate an alarm.
9 Float switches shall be base mounted, contact type,
enclosed in drip-proof and splash-proof enclosure.
10 Starters shall be totally enclosed, wall mounted,
direct on-line type with no-volt and overload protection
and suitable for automatic operation.
11 Control panel shall be wall mounted, watertight,
completely assembled, wired and tested at the factory and
ready for installation with simple connections.
12 Control panel shall have minimum IP 55 enclosure.
13 Control panel shall contain all necessary accessories
for duplex pump operation, including, but not necessarily
limited to the following:
- Main incoming isolating switch.
- Magnetic trip circuit-breakers.
- Magnetic starters.
- Overload relays with thermal unit
- Hand- off automatic selector switches.
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- Electric alternator between duty and stand-by.
- High and low level alarms.
- 24 V control circuit transformer.
- Manual reset fail-safe alarm circuits.
- Pilot lights.
- Moisture sensing relay.
- Loss of power alarm unit.
- Auxiliary, volt free, contracts for remote
monitoring and alarms.
14 Cables, wiring and conduits shall be provided as
necessary for connecting control panel to pumps, float
switch assembly and alarm unit. Make connection as per
manufacturer's wiring diagram.
15 Impeller and pump outer casing shall be factory
protected by shot blasting and priming with suitable
epoxy. Casing shall then be given two coats of epoxy resin,
to 125 microns thickness each coat.
17.3.3 Surge Tanks
1 The membrane tank shall contain an interchangeable
bladder and be pre-charged with air at the factory to
correct pressure to provide a sealed air cushion
eliminating use of an air compressor. Tank shall have air
valve to permit recharging on site by small compressor.
Bladder shall be guaranteed by manufacturer for use on
pumped fluid without deterioration with time, and without
bursting. Tank shall be welded mild steel plate for
operating pressure of 16, 25, and 40 bars (as shown on
drawings), with cylindrical shell and convex dished ends,
shot blasted and painted internally with bitumastic paint
and externally with zinc primer and hammer enamel paint.
2 The tank shall be horizontally installed and shall be
supplied from factory complete with the following
accessories:
i. Access manholes.
ii. Hoisting hooks.
iii. Inflator valve.
iv. Flange and counter flange for fixing of the
bladder.
v. Flanged water connection.
vi. Pressure gauge.
vii. Level gauge system.
17.3.4 Overhead Material Handling
Equipment
17.3.4.1 Monorail System
1 System shall comprise a carrier with electric hoist
attached, for picking up the load at one point and
transporting it to destination on overhead tracking system
without re-handling.
2 Suspension system shall comprise hanger rod
assemblies with ball-and-socket or T-type joints, flexibly
constructed so that carrier wheels always contact rail on
each side. Rail shall be sufficiently thick to carry load and
provide for wear with safety factor of 5.
3 Hoist and trolley shall be of low head- room
construction to permit maximum lifting and shall
comprise standard assemblies with interchangeable parts.
Hoist ropes shall be retained in position in drum grooves
by encircling spring-loaded steel rope bands and high
grade gunmetal rope guards. Rotating shafts shall be
splined to receive gears and mounted on ball journals.
Gears shall be protected by readily removable sheet steel
covers.
4 System shall be medium duty with 5 tonnes lifting
capacity, 10 meters standard lift and lifting speed 8 meters
per minute with 10% creep speed.
5 Trolley hoist shall be electrically operated, self-
aligning, low head-room type comprising hoist and trolley
in compact unit designed to run on lower flange of I-beam
with travelling speed of trolley 20 meters per minute.
6 Lifting mechanism shall comprise shock resistant
steel frame, with suspension members and covers, gear
drive system, positive action load brake, lifetime
lubricated and sealed bearings and drop forged alloy
swivelling and rocking load safety hook.
7 Trolley shall be electrically driven, with size to fit I-
beam girder and with alloy cast iron wheels, heat treated
and machined to uniform diameter, mounted on sealed
heavy duty precision-machined anti-friction roller or ball
bearings lubricated for life. Trolley brakes shall have 50%
torque.
8 Hoist motion brakes shall stop motion under all
service and weather conditions, with lining material
producing constant coefficient of friction, not wearing
rapidly and not scoring. Brakes shall have 150% torque of
nameplate rating of hoist motor.
9 Controls shall be selective push-button control for
floor operation with emergency stop button, and designed
to NEMA Standards.
10 Electric motors shall be totally enclosed, fan cooled,
squirrel cage type, weatherproof and tropicalized (IP56
Class F insulation) for operation in ambient temperatures
up to 50 deg. C.
11 Steel surfaces shall be factory painted with one coat
etch primer and one coat gloss finish paint.
12 Safe working load shall be clearly marked in large
print on unit in English and Arabic.
17.3.5 Fertilization Equipment
17.3.5.1 Fertilizer Injection Equipment
1 Injector shall be of the Venturi type bypassed on the
main pipeline. The system shall consist of a fertilizer tank
with a minimum capacity of 1000 kg of dry chemical
fertilizer, having a hinged pressure-tight cover. The
connections from the tank to the pipeline shall be sized so
as to allow the required quantity of fertilizer to be
dissolved and dispersed in 45 minutes with normal group
operation.
2 All parts in contact with fertilizer shall be in corrosion
resistant material.
3 The Contractor shall provide spares suitable for a
period of 5 years pumping operations in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
17.3.6 Instrumentation and Controls
17.3.6.1 General
1 The Contractor shall submit complete control and
wiring diagrams for control systems for approval showing
control instruments, auxiliaries and accessories.
2 The Contractor shall provide accessories and
appurtenances as necessary and appropriate to
accomplish intended control functions, irrespective of
whether or not shown or specified, including switches,
relays, transformers etc.
3 The Contractor shall provide control wiring and
conduits as necessary and appropriate for complete
control systems, to the requirements of this Section as
directed by the Engineer.
4 Indicating instruments including pressure gauges
and level indicators shall each have a range such that
normal readings are indicated in middle of instrument
range.
5 Pressure gauges shall have a brass cock on inlet.
17.3.6.2 Level Controller Type LC-1
1 Controller shall be electrode type, using semi-
conductor technology, designed to be installed in wet
sump, to start and stop pump or to give high or low level
alarm signal.
2 Components shall include rigid electrode and control
head with power supply/relay circuit board and heavy
duty housing.
17.3.6.3 Pressure Gauges
1 Pressure gauges shall be Bourdon tube type,
minimum 100mm dial diameter, with flangeless back and
12 mm male threaded bottom connection, and graduated
in bars with 0.1 bar divisions.
2 Components shall include black finished cast
aluminium case; threaded black epoxy cast aluminium
ring with gasketed flash face, type 316 stainless steel
spring tube, stainless steel precision movement and
micrometer adjustment on needle.
17.3.7 Method of Measurement
1 Equipment and ancillaries are given separately and
measured by the number of each type installed. Rates for
equipment and ancillaries are deemed to include, but not
limited to :
- Factory assembled components and controls.
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 - Loose equipment supplied by the manufacturer.
- Electrical connection and wiring.
- Supports and fixation including supporting steel
work or concrete work.
- Valves, strainers, flexible connections, controls,
instruments and fittings as shown on the
Drawings.
- Loose keys, tools and spare parts as specified.
- Factory and on-site tests and test reports
- Shop drawings, diagrams, instruction
maintenance manuals
2 Monorail system shall be measured as a Lump Sum,
complete, installed, tested, and accepted.
3 Fertilizer injection system shall be measured as a
Lump Sum, complete, installed, tested, and accepted.
4 Electrical work in connection with pumping stations
is given separately and measured as a Lump Sum,
furnished, installed, tested and accepted and is deemed to
include all electrical work shown or the Drawings,
described in the Specification or reasonably to be implied
as necessary for the proper execution of the work.
17.3.8 Basis of Payment
1 The amount of completed and accepted work as
provided above shall be paid for at the unit prices for the
items describes in the Bill of Quantities and shall include
for furnishing all materials, installation, civil, mechanical,
electrical, piping and miscellaneous works, testing,
commissioning, and putting into operation, maintenance
and all labor, equipment, tools, supplies and other items
necessary for the proper completion of the work as
specified.
17.3.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities
(i) Submersible Drainage Pumps (nr.)
(ii) Horizontal Pumps (nr.)
(iii) High Pressure Booster Pumping
Set Employing Membrane Tank (nr.)
17.4 Construction Requirements
17.4.1 Pipe Laying and Jointing
1 General: examine materials carefully for damage.
Test for soundness in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions before laying the pipe.
2 The Contractor shall examine materials to ensure
coating or lining and outer coating or sheathing is
undamaged. If damaged, make good or dispose of and
replace, as directed.
and
3 The Contractor shall remove dirt and foreign matter
from pipe before lowering.
4 The Contractor shall clear construction debris from
inside of pipe before making joint.
5 When pipe lying is not in progress, the Contractor
shall close open ends of pipes with properly fitted
temporary wooden plugs or standard caps as directed
6 Jointing: manufacturer’s instructions shall be
followed regarding cleanliness of joint surfaces, lubricant
used, correct location of components, provision of correct
gaps for flexible joints etc.
7 Flexible joints shall not be deflected beyond
maximum permissible angles given by manufacturer
and/or relevant standard.
8 For patent detachable and flexible joints strictly the
Contractor shall comply with special instructions issued by
manufacturers of proprietary joints when laying and
jointing.
9 The Contractor shall joint differing pipe and fitting
material with adaptors as recommended by pipe
manufacturer.
17.4.2 Valve Installation
1 General: prior to installation, inspection for
cleanliness of bores, seating surfaces etc. and for handling
damage, cracks, missing parts and tightness of pressure-
containing bolting shall be performed.
2 The Contractor shall ensure that valves are in the
closed position before installation.

(iv) High Pressure Booster Pumping 3 Valves must be operated through one complete
Set Employing Variable Speed opening and closing cycle in the position in which they
Pumps (nr.) shall be installed to ensure proper functioning.
4 Joint between valve and pipe must be set in the
(v) Duplex Sump Pumps (nr.)
manner specified for laying and jointing pipe and to
(vi) Monorail System Lump Sum manufacturer's instructions.
5 Valves shall be provided with concrete pads as
(vii) Fertilizer Injection System Lump Sum
shown on the Drawings so that pipes do not support
(viii) Electrical Works Lump Sum weight of valve.

(ix) Instrumentation and Controls Lump Sum 6 Valves without concrete pads shall be placed on firm
footings to prevent settling and excessive strain on
connection to pipe.
7 Valves shall not be used to bring misaligned pipe
into alignment during installation.

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8 All pressure-containing bolting (bonnet, seal plate
and end connections) must be inspected for adequate
tightness after installation but prior to field testing.

17.4.3 Pump Installation

1 Installation: realign pump and motor in the field after
grouting in base and connecting piping.
2 Support piping independently of pump nozzles.
3 Drains for packing glands and base shall be piped to
nearest floor drain or sump.
4 Before operation, the Contractor shall ensure pump
is properly lubricated, rotating element rotates freely by
hand, casing is vented and full of water, direction of
rotation is correct, strainer is clean and suction and
discharge valves are open.

17.4.4 Method of Measurement and Basis of

Payment
1 No separate items are measured for the work
described in this Sub-section and no separate payment
will be made.
2 All work related to installation of pumping stations
and all general requirements and builder's work in
connection with the installation, including all work shown
on the Drawings, described in the Specification or
reasonably to be implied as necessary for the proper
execution of the work shall be considered as subsidiary
Work, which shall not to be measured for direct payment,
the cost of which will be deemed to be included in rates
for the items in the Bill of Quantities.

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