1 Installation and maintenance
Pumping stations always require a more or less extensive system of additional equipment such as valves, measuring devices, control systems, etc. The aim of this chapter is to provide advice and instruction on this subject as well as on the installation of pumps and pipes. The design of pump sumps, that is to say liquid receptacles for pumps, is dealt with in some detail in this chapter. The sections on the care and maintenance of pumps and electric motors have been written so as also to provide guidance for operating staff at pumping stations. A special section is devoted to a fault-detecting program for plants in operation.