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Standby Power for Pumping Stations
Author(s) -
Alexander G. A.,
Marshall W. I.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1967.tb03487.x
Subject(s) - standby power , power (physics) , reliability (semiconductor) , power station , reliability engineering , automotive engineering , water pumping , environmental science , engineering , electrical engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , voltage , physics , quantum mechanics , inlet
This article discusses alternatives for increasing the reliability of the power supply feeding the pumping stations in an emergency power outage, and to provide a means of running some pumps in case of a major power failure. Continuity of water supply during power interruptions can be obtained from gravity storage, use of multiple power lines, or independent engine‐driven generators or pumps. Pumping station design should include standby power requirements from the outset. The standby plant should not be tacked on as an afterthought.