Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers interested in mechanical design of flood control pumping stations. Here is what is discussed: 1. PUMPING EQUIPMENT 2. PUMP CHARACTERISTICS AND TYPES 3. PUMP ARRANGEMENTS 4. SELECTION OF PUMP TYPE 5. PUMPING CONDITIONS 6. DISCHARGE SYSTEM 7. ENGINES AND GEARS.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in mechanical design and construction of flood control pumping plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. PUMPING EQUIPMENT, 2. PUMP CHARACTERISTICS AND TYPES, 3. PUMP ARRANGEMENTS, 4. SELECTION OF PUMP TYPE, 5. PUMPING CONDITIONS, 6. DISCHARGE SYSTEM, 7. ENGINES AND GEARS.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in mechanical design and construction of pumping plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. PUMPING REQUIREMENTS, 2. PUMP STATION GEOMETRY, 3. GEOMETRY CONSIDERATIONS, 4. DIVIDER WALLS, 5. SUMP LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS, 6. PREPACKAGED AND SMALL LIFT STATIONS, 7. PUMP INTAKES.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and construction managers interested in electrical design of flood protection pumping stations.