Pump Station Design: What Operators Need to Know - Entech Roundtable

Overview:
We have a long tradition of being “operator-centric” here at Entech. By knowing the wastewater pump station terminology, understanding the options available, and where they can have input, operators can effectively collaborate in the design process, resulting in a better end product. Our roundtable panel discusses what aspects of pump station design are most important to the end-user, and how operators can best contribute.
Some Topics Covered:
How do you fight corrosion in a wet well?
What's better: grinders, screens, or both? Which is best for a wet well?
What's something overlooked by engineers in pump station design?
What are the pros and cons of a VFD pump?
How do you control odor in a pump station?
What's a great design feature you've seen in recent pump stations?
Pump station floats or level transducers?
Why does Dale answer "It depends" to so many questions? Are there really that many pros, cons, and variables to pump station design?
How can you avoid "buyers (or operators) remorse" when the pump station is done?
Panel:
Chris Hannum (Entech Engineering)
Rich Harrison (Entech Engineering)
Dale Miller (Entech Engineering)
Art Auchenbach (Riorden Materials)
Bob Kunzelman (J.T. Seeley)
Originally Recorded: 3/11/2021

[@muditsharma3471]

Thanks, it helped!!

[@EntechEngineeringInc]

So glad Mudit! Thank you!

[@drrmagneto4176]

if you have a group of pumps connected to (Two) pressure Main, is it better to run single pressure main or both pressure main

[@EntechEngineeringInc]

Thank you for the question! Unfortunately, we are not quite understanding your question. Can you please rephrase the question and/or add more detail?

[@CoachBMiller17]

The panel covers a number of considerations for wastewater pumping stations. Pump station design is best when ongoing operations and maintenance is considered.

[@EntechEngineeringInc]

We couldn't agree more Brian! O&M is always a critical piece to consider! Thanks!