17.1.1 Description 17-1 17.2 Materials 17-1 17.2.1 Metalwork Generally 17-1 17.2.2 Bolts, Inserts and Cushions 17-1 17.2.3 Covers and Frames 17-1 17.2.4 Painting Metalwork 17-1 17.2.5 Piping and Appurtenances 17-1 17.2.5.1 General Requirements 17-1 17.2.5.2 Pipes and Fittings 17-1 17.2.5.3 Pipe Accessories 17-2 17.2.5.4 Jointing Material 17-2 17.2.6 Valves and Accessories 17-3 17.2.6.1 Gate Valves 17-3 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
Ref. Title Page No. 17.3.5 Fertilization Equipment 17-11 17.3.5.1 Fertilizer Injection Equipment 17-11 17.3.6 Instrumentation and Controls 17-11 17.3.6.1 General 17-11 17.3.6.2 Level Controller Type LC-1 17-11 17.3.6.3 Pressure Gauges 17-11 17.3.7 Method of Measurement 17-11 17.3.8 Basis of Payment 17-12 17.3.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities 17-12 17.4 Construction Requirements 17-12 17.4.1 Pipe Laying and Jointing 17-12 17.4.2 Valve Installation 17-12 17.4.3 Pump Installation 17-13 17.4.4 Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment 17-13
17-1 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.
17-2 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. 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/cm 2 and ultimate strength of 4200 kg/cm 2 . 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.
17-3 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,
17-4 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. 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.
17-5 vi Factory protection shall be complete epoxy coating for protection against corrosion. 17.2.6.5 Sundries 1 Hose Bibb: shall be a chrome plated metal bibcock, 15 mm male back inlet connection and 15 mm male, hose thread outlet, with 15 mm chrome plated metal hose coupling female threaded. 17.2.7 Method of Measurement 1 Metalwork including but not limited to staircases, ladders, and safety cages; bolts, inserts and cushions; covers and frames; shall each be measured by number of each item installed. Rates shall include for factory and on- site tests, fixings, preparing, priming and painting. 2 Pipes shall be measured by linear meter of each type and size of pipe. Measurement shall be of the center line of pipes (overall), couplings, fittings and branches. Rates for pipes shall be deemed to include all related pipe work, including but not necessarily limited to: - Flexible pipe couplings adaptors and connections. - Header pipes and dismantling couplings, - Purpose made pipes and purpose made fittings. - Everything necessary for jointing. - Bends, tees, joints, unions, flanges, and pipe fittings including cutting and jointing pipe to fittings, valves and equipment. - Pipe supports and support assemblies, hangers, clips, anchors and guides. - Wrapping and waterproofing of underground and or exposed pipes. - Pipe sleeves and packing. - Pipe cleaning priming and painting. - All other pipe and pipe work ancillaries necessary required or reasonably inferred. 3 Valves shall be measured by the number of each type installed. Rates shall be deemed to include for factory and on-site test, tests at independent laboratories, all fixing and jointing accessories. 17.2.8 Basis of Payment 1 The amount of completed and accepted work as provided above shall be paid for at the unit rates 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, transport, equipment, tools, supplies and other items necessary for the proper completion of the work as specified. 17.2.9 Items in the Bill of Quantities (i) Metal works (Type) Lump Sum (ii) Ductile Iron pressure pipe (state size)
(lin.m.) (iii) uPVC pressure pipe (state size)
(lin.m.) (iv) Gate Valves (state size)
(nr.) (v) Butterfly Valves (state size)
(nr.) (vi) Check Valves (state size)
(nr.) (vii) Silent Type Check Valves (state size)
(nr.) (viii) Control Valves (state size)
(nr.) (ix) Surge Control Valves (state size)
(nr.) (x) Cushioned Type Check Valves (state size)
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17.3 Equipment 17.3.1 General Requirements 1 Materials and products: materials for pumps shall be suitable for pump operating conditions and adequate for total heads to which pumps are subjected. Corrosion resistant materials shall be used. Assembly arrangements shall include isolation of dissimilar metals to avoid galvanic interaction. 2 Pumps shall have factory plugged connections for casing vent, drain and suction and discharge pressure gauges. 3 Impellers and rotating assemblies shall be statically and dynamically balanced at factory. 4 Packing rings shall be installed in alternate layers staggered 90 degrees. Packing shall be tightened for seal while permitting prescribed amount of leakage for lubrication. 5 Pumps shall have shaft packing or mechanical seals compatible with pump design and nature of liquid pumped in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or as specified. 6 Pump operating point of specified flow and head shall fall near the point of maximum efficiency as obtained from manufacturer's published data. 7 Horsepower rating of pump drive motor shall ensure non-overloading of motor throughout capacity range of pump for impeller diameter selected. 8 Electric motors shall be suitable for available electric current voltage and frequency. Motor speeds shall not exceed 1450 rpm for 50 Hz. Motors shall be designed to operate in 50 o C ambient temperature.
17-6 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. 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.
17-7 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 70C above the maximum ambient temperature of 50C, 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
17-8 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: - 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
17-9 unable to supply demand and shall cut in stand-by pump on failure of any of the duty pumps. 4 Motors: Variable speed, with pre-greased, permanently shielded, ball-type bearings. Select motors that will not overload through full range of pump performance curve. 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 having 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: Factory installed and connected as an integral part of booster pump; automatic for multiple- pump, variable-speed operation, with load control and protection functions. i. Control Logic: Solid-state system with transducers, programmable microprocessor, VFC, and other devices in controller. Install VFC for pump motors larger than 25 Hp in separate panel; same type as motor control panel enclosure. ii. Motor Controller: NEMA ICS 2, variable- frequency, solid-state type. Some manufacturers may offer low-voltage controls. Revise "Control Voltage" Subparagraph below if required. a. Control Voltage: 220 V AC, with integral control-power transformer. iii. Enclosure: NEMA 250. iv. Motor Overload Protection: Overload relay in each phase. v. Starting Devices: Hand-off automatic selector switch for each pump in cover of control panel, plus pilot device for automatic control. Retain one of first two subparagraphs below. a. For duplex boosters, Automatic, Alternating Starter: Switches lead pump to lag main pump and to two-pump operation. b. For triplex or multiplex boosters, Sequence (Lead-Lag-Lag) Starter: Switches lead pump to one lag main pump and to three-pump operation. vi. Pump Operation and Sequencing: Pressure- sensing method. a. Time Delay: Controls pump on-off operation; adjustable from 1 to 300 seconds. vii. VFC: Voltage-source, pulse-width, modulating- frequency converter for each pump. viii. Manual Bypass: Magnetic contactor arranged to transfer to constant-speed operation upon VFC failure. ix. Instrumentation: Suction and discharge pressure gages. x. Lights: Running light for each pump. xi. Alarm Signal Device: Sounds alarm when backup pumps are operating. a. Time Delay: Controls alarm operation; adjustable from 1 to 300 seconds, with manual reset. xii. Thermal-bleed cutoff. xiii. Low-suction-pressure, Water-storage-tank, low- level cutout. 10 Where shown on the Drawings or Schedules, motor control panels shall any or all of the following: i. High-suction-pressure cutout. ii. Low-discharge-pressure cutout. iii. High-discharge-pressure cutout. 17.3.2.5 Duplex Sump Pumps 1 Components shall comprise two pumps, float switch assembly with mechanical alternator, high water alarm and electric control panel. 2 Pump shall be vertical, centrifugal, wet pit type, self lubricating, to rest directly on sump floor, with vertical motor connected to pump with steel tubular shaft housing. 3 Pump shall be supplied complete with the following, factory assembled to form a self-contained, compact unit ready for operation with simple discharge piping and electrical connections: - Cast iron combination base and suction strainer. - Cast iron motor head box.
17-10 - 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. - 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.
17-11 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 manufacturers 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.
17-12 - 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 and 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.) (iv) High Pressure Booster Pumping Set Employing Variable Speed Pumps (nr.) (v) Duplex Sump Pumps (nr.) (vi) Monorail System Lump Sum (vii) Fertilizer Injection System (viii) Electrical Works (ix) Instrumentation and Controls Lump Sum Lump Sum Lump Sum 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. 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: manufacturers 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. 3 Valves must be operated through one complete opening and closing cycle in the position in which they shall be installed to ensure proper functioning. 4 Joint between valve and pipe must be set in the manner specified for laying and jointing pipe and to manufacturer's instructions. 5 Valves shall be provided with concrete pads as shown on the Drawings so that pipes do not support weight of valve. 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.
17-13 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.