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opened to release the peak moment. Under normal operation, the pumping
system is automatically operated in the light of PLC and level sensing and
control system.
(e)

(3)

Starting Methods
(a)

(4)

Whenever more than one pump is in operation and the pump cut-off level is
reached, all sewage pumps in wet well are stopped sequentially and under
control by MACS system.

All pumps of the TSPS shall be star/ delta started by means of star/ delta
starters to limit the maximum starting current to within 2.5 times the rated
motor full load current.

Running Conditions
(a)

A delayed starting feature shall be provided to prevent the pumps from

starting simultaneously in particular on restoration of power supply.

(b)

Whenever abnormal condition is detected, the pump shall be tripped and an

audible and visual alarm shall be activated at the corresponding pump
control panel. The alarms shall be repeated to the MACS of TCSPS and
SWHSTW. The abnormal operating conditions shall include, but not limit
to, the following:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)

No flow detection alarm is activated;

Thermal overload is detected in the pump motor windings;
Over-current of the pump motor;
Moisture or leakage detection sensor for submersible pump;
Temperature sensors for motor winding, motor bearing and pump
bearing; and
An Emergency Stop is pressed.

(c)

When there is a Low Level Alarm, all pumps at the wet well shall stop to
operate sequentially.

(d)

All necessary transducers, interfaces, controllers and accessories shall be

installed for the detection of the abnormalities listed in this sub-clause.

6.33.2 LEVEL SENSING AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT

(A)

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The Contractor shall select, provide, deliver to work locations, install, test, commission and
be liable to defects during two-year Defects Liability Period of total four (4) sets of
hydrostatic level sensing and control equipment, seven (7) sets of ultrasonic level sensing
and control equipment, four (4) sets of level electrodes for sensing sewage levels and pump
control and one (1) set of float switches for sensing high sewage levels and pump control.
All types of sensing equipment shall be able to transmit continuous level signals to the
MACS of the TCSPS and SHWSTW, the switchboard and the local supervisory and control
panels at the TSPS under this Contract:

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Location

Equipment

Measuring
Range

Qty

Inlet Chamber

Ultrasonic level and float switch sensing

and control equipment for inlet chamber

At least from
0 to 10 m

Each 1
set

Screen
Chambers

Ultrasonic level sensing and control

equipment for inlet screen control

At least from
0 to 10 m

4 sets

Wet Well

Hydrostatic level sensing and control

equipment complete with auto-flushing
system and ultrasonic level sensing and
control equipment backed up with level
electrodes for pump control

At least from
0 to 10 m

4 sets,
2 sets
and
4 sets

(B)

The hydrostatic level sensing equipment shall be complete with accessories for automatic
control of duty and standby sewage pumps and penstocks in wet well. Two hydrostatic
level sensors in one duty and one standby arrangement shall be provided at wet well. Two
ultrasonic level sensors at upstream and downstream arrangement of the screens shall be
provided for screen chambers as specified in the sub-clause (A) above. For the sensors at
wet well, sensor duty selection shall be available at the workstations of MACS at the TCSPS
and SHWSTW and also at the TSPS. Upon failure of the duty level sensor, the standby level
sensor shall take over the duties of the failed level sensor.

(C)

Each set of level sensing equipment comprising a sensor probe and a transmitter (or
controller as appropriate) shall be suitable for application in contaminated environment and
be recoverable from long-time standing in dryness.

(D)

A rigid stainless steel grade 316 tube shall be provided to protect and hold the hydrostatic
sensor body. The sensor body shall be suspended inside the tube by using its cable and an
A-clamp at the upper end of the tube. A stainless steel mesh guard shall be provided at the
lower end of the tube. An auto-flushing system shall be provided for periodic cleansing the
sensor body/head. The Contractor shall submit full details for the Engineer or his
Representatives review and approval.

(E)

The total performance of the level sensor, comprises the non-linearity including hysteresis,
non-reproducibility as well as the thermal change in the zero point, shall be better than 0.3%
of the measuring range or as agreed by the Engineers Representative.

(F)

The transmitters/controllers shall have analogue signal transmission of current outputs (4-20
mA) proportional to the water levels and the output signals shall be transmitted to the
programmable logic controller of the control system.

(G)

The transmitters/controllers shall have a local digital display to indicate the current water
levels in mPD. The transmitters/controllers shall also have diagnostic facilities to detect the
failure of the sensor and the transmitter/controller itself. Under any case, the readings of all
sensors shall be displayed at the same time at the MACS of TCSPS and SHWSTW, the
switchboard and the local supervisory panels.

(H)

The level transmitters/controllers shall be flush-mounted in an individual compartment at the

switchboard with window doors for the reading of level indicators of the transmitters.
Alternatively, the Contractor may offer for the Engineer's approval separate enclosures to be

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pressure and surge from WSD supply at work location.

(N)

Control and Alarm

(1)

(2)

Inlet Chamber
(a)

One (1) set of ultrasonic level sensor and one (1) set of two float switch level
sensors shall be installed in the inlet chamber as shown in the relevant
Drawings. They shall detect the water level in the inlet chamber. The
ultrasonic level sensor shall be used to measure the sewage inflow and to
control the operation status of the penstocks in inlet chamber. The float
switches, control circuits and interface devices shall be taken as the last
resort to forcibly switch on the sewage pumps at high water level to
minimize the risk of overflow in case all sensors at wet well or the local PLC
in failure. A dedicated panel displaying a high water level signal and a low
water level signal both triggered by the float switches shall be provided in
TSPS and these two signals shall be repeated to the MACS of TCSPS and
SHWSTW.

(b)

The two float switches shall be installed at the upper and lower levels of the
inlet chamber to give an alarm and control the pump operation when they are
activated. The locations of the two float switches shall be 100 mm above the
high level alarm and 100 mm below low level alarm levels. These level
settings are required further verified and agreed with O&M team at work
location. These two float switches shall not be in operation unless the water
level is above the high level alarm or below low level alarm level and when
the ultrasonic level sensor does not operate the pump in accordance with the
control levels in sub-clause 6.33.1(D). The control of the pump operation by
float switches shall be independent of the PLC control and shall function
even when the UPS or PLC system fails to work.

Screen Chambers
(a)

(3)

Wet Wells
(a)

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Two (2) sets of ultrasonic level sensors for each screen chamber shall be
installed as shown in the relevant drawings. The sensors shall detect the
water levels at upstream and downstream of screen in the screen chamber
and be used to control operation of the inlet screens and penstocks.

Four (4) sets of hydrostatic level sensors, two (2) sets of ultrasonic level
sensors and four (4) sets of level electrodes shall be installed in the wet wells
as shown in the relevant Drawings and they shall control the operation of the
sewage pumps under different conditions. For each wet well, one out of the
two sensors shall be able to be selected as the duty and standby level sensors
at MACS at TSPS and the Master Station of TCSPS and SHWSTW. Upon
the failure of the duty level sensor, the standby level sensor shall take over
the duties of the failed level sensor. Each pump shall be controlled by the
duty level sensor that assigned to its corresponding wet well. If the level
sensor of the other wet well is selected as the duty sensor, the PLC shall
confirm the opening status of the penstock between two wet well, otherwise,
warning signal shall be generated to restrict the control. Each sensor head
shall be regularly cleaned by an auto-flushing system which is composed of
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