Course Objectives
At the completion of this course you will
· Be familiar with the most common types of lift stations and understand reasons for their use.
· Understand how a centrifugal pump works.
· Understand basic types of pump impellers.
· Be able to determine design flow rates for sewage lift stations.
· Be able to determine the number of pumps required in a lift station.
· Understand and utilize manufacturer's pump curves.
· Be able to generate a system head curve.
· Be able to size wet wells in order to meet cycle time requirements.
· Be able to determine force main diameter and other design criteria.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Pat Rushing
Mr. Rushing has over 13 years of experience in civil engineering. His areas of expertise include utility design, wastewater treatment system design, stormwater systems modeling and design, water distribution system modeling, and roadway design. He holds an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Clemson University and a graduate degree in civil engineering from the University of South Carolina. He is currently in private practice in North Carolina.