Hydro Innovations was engaged by an Engineering Consultant to select pumps for Greater Western Water’s WIN project to deliver water to irrigation pivots and also to storage tanks on the North Western fringe of Melbourne.
Duty points ranging from 30 l/s to 150 l/s at a constant pressure of 68m for the pivots and 58 l/s at 43m up to 115 l/s at 46m for future flows were required from the same pumps.
‘Greater Western Water were impressed by the simplicity of the solution and the great quality of the Gorman Rupp pump..’
Why did Greater Western Water select Gorman-Rupp Pumps for this project
Hydro Innovations offered the Gorman Rupp VS6A60S-B pump with 110kW motors. These pumps are a 2 stage self-priming pump capable of delivering the full flow ranges, either using a single pump or running 2 x pumps in parallel. Although designed by Gorman-Rupp for wastewater handling duties, including raw sewage, the pumps are so efficient and produce high enough pressures for them to be an ideal selection for this application for Greater Western Water.
Greater Western Water were impressed by the simplicity of the solution and the great quality of the Gorman Rupp pump.
Hydro Innovations delivered the pump sets coupled to the motors on galvanized steel bases ready to be bolted to the pipework and connected to power.
The Results
The pumps run quietly and will deliver the flows required by SCADA reliably and without the need for an operator to be present. As they are above ground, they are easily accessed by Maintenance and Operations without the need for lifting equipment, confined space entry or a large crew of people.
Floating suction lines mean the pumps can operate across the changing water levels throughout the year without hassle.
The supplied pump is part of Gorman-Rupp’s “Ultra V Series” range of pumps, which are available in single or two-stage configurations, giving them a pressure range between 10 and 95 metres. They are available in 3 sizes [3”, 4”, and 6”], with flow ranges from 10 litres per second [L/s] through to 100 L/s. Predominantly a wastewater pump, they can also be fitted with Gorman-Rupp’s “eradicator solids management system” to enable the pumps to handle stringy materials such as rags, feathers and wet wipes.
Pumps can operate on suction lifts to 7.6 metres, allowing them to be mounted “high and dry” at ground level, allowing easy and safe access for operators to monitor and maintain them.
More information on these pumps may be obtained from Hydro Innovations at info@HydroInnovations.com.au or call us on 02 9898 1800
The Pumps
Gorman-Rupp pumps are heavily used in the municipal, food process, and any industry who’s companies don’t compromise on safety and reliability. Because they are surface mounted, operators can access them easily for monitoring and maintenance, and because they are cast, machined, assembled and tested in the USA, reliability, performance and parts support is guaranteed.
- Ability to mount high and dry above the wet well (not in it)
- Low cost of ownership
- Greatly reduced OH&S issues
- Easy access for monitoring or service
- Advanced safety features to protect operators
- Improved maintenance features to greatly reduce maintenance time and costs, with removable rotating assembly
- A variety of materials of construction to handle abrasive and/or corrosive fluids
- New Eradicator Solids Management System
More information on these pumps may be obtained from Hydro Innovations on 02 9898 1800 or info@HydroInnovations.com.au