Floor Cone & Flow Straightening Spool
Charlotte Water – Paw Creek
CASE STUDY #6
Problem:
Existing pump station does not meet Hydraulic Institute 14.6 guidelines
Action:
Design Engineer contracted National Hydraulics Laboratory to Model Test PAW Creek Station to determine potential pump suction problems and possible solutions.
Solution:
- Add 30″ diameter x 10″ height Floor Cone under each of the four pumps
- Add Flow Straightening Spool with Handhole Clean-out and Straightening vane