Tailored for engineers, designers and professionals involved in flood mitigation projects, this course equips learners with appropriate knowledge to attempt design of a flood control pumping station.


SYNOPSIS   

This course provides a general guideline in designing a flood control pumping station.

A flood pumping station, is a vital component of flood control systems. These stations are designed to efficiently remove excess water from areas prone to flooding, preventing damage and ensuring public safety. Their design focuses on maximizing pumping capacity, ensuring reliable operation during extreme weather events, and minimizing environmental impact.


Key Design Considerations:

Location:
The station's location is critical for optimal performance. It should be situated near the flood-prone areas, ideally on a site with access to a drainage system or natural waterway.

Inlet Structure:
The inlet structure, often a sump or wet well, must be large enough to accommodate the expected floodwater flow. It should also have features to prevent debris and other contaminants from entering the pumps, such as screens or pre-treatment systems.

Pumps:
The pumps are the heart of the station, responsible for lifting the water. Their capacity must be sufficient to handle the peak flood flow. Vertical axial-flow or mixed flow pumps are commonly used due to their efficiency and suitability for floodwater applications.

Outflow:
The station must have a robust outflow system to transport the pumped water away from the flooded area. This may include a discharge pipe or channel, often designed with a slope to facilitate gravity flow.

Control System:
A sophisticated control system is essential for monitoring water levels, initiating pumping operations, and preventing overpumping. This system may also include alarms and sensors to notify operators of any malfunctions or issues.

Power Supply:
A reliable power supply, including backup systems, is crucial for ensuring continuous operation during emergencies. Generators and other emergency power sources are often used to provide a stable power supply.

Structural Design:
The station's structural design must withstand the forces of both flooding and strong winds, ensuring the safety of both the station and its operators. It should also be designed to allow easy access for maintenance and repairs.

Mechanical components:
The station shall be equipped with auxiliary components ie column and discharge pipes, trash screens, stop logs, valves, and flood gates.


LEARNING OUTCOME

After this training you will:
•    Have an overview of flood control pumping system
•    Have general knowledge of working principle of flood pumps
•    Have general knowledge in flood pumping station design


CONTENT HIGHLIGHT

•    PUMP STATION COMPONENT
•    PUMP STATION DESIGN
•    DESIGN GUIDELINE
•    DESIGN PROCEDURE – WORKING EXAMPLE
•    DESIGN TOOL
•    DESIGN ISSUE


PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Engineers, designers, project owners and relevant stakeholders dealing with flood pumping stations.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Ana Miraa Mohd Yusof is a certified Asean Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE) and Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (BEM PEPC). She holds MSc in Water Resource Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Mara and BEng (Mechanical) from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. She has a 25-year working experience covering pumping system design and analysis, flood mitigation and irrigation system, rainwater harvesting and stormwater treatment system. Previously she worked in several companies in positions including Technical Director, Sales & Marketing Manager and Pump Applications Engineer. She started working in Grundfos Pumps Malaysia in October 2016 and currently holding a position as Grundfos Flood Control Solution Manager (Water Utility – Malaysia). She works closely with engineers/designers/end users providing consultancy in pump station design fundamentals. She actively provides training sessions to water utility authorities - among others: The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID/JPS), Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA), Malaysia Stormwater Organisation (MSO), Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), Syarikat Air Selangor (AIS), Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP), Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (SAINS), Perbadanan Air Negeri Pahang (PAIP), Jabatan Air Negeri Sabah (JANS) as well as private C&S and M&E consultants all over Malaysia.