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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SCOPE

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CROSS-REFERENCES

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APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

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MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURE

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BASIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

5.1
5.2
5.3

Pumps
Motors
Control System

6.0

TESTING

7.0

PRODUCT MARKING
7.1
7.2
7.3

8.0

Nameplate
Directional Arrow
Instruction Manual

DATA SCHEDULE

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SCOPE
This Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical requirements for
design, engineering, manufacturing, testing and performance of Submersible Sump Pumps
intended to be used in the system of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.

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CROSS-REFERENCES
This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revision of
SEC General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled General Requirement for All
Equipment/Materials, which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract Schedules
for the project, as applicable.

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APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards quoted
hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.
3.1

IEC 60034-1 Rotating Electrical Machines - Part 1, Rating and Performance

3.2

ISO 5198

3.3

NEMA MG1 Motors and Generators

3.4

TES-P119.19 - Building and Yard

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Centrifugal, Mixed Flow and Axial Pumps - Code for Hydrolic

Performance Test

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MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURE

Table 1: Materials Types of Submirsible Pump Components
Unit
Components

Dewatering

System Application
Drainage

Sewage (1 )

Pump/Motor
Housing
Impeller

Bronze

Bronze

Bronze

Bronze, shrouded or open

multi-vane channel
impellers with adjustable
diffuser and strainer

Bronze, vortex impellers

in a volute; non-clogging
design.

Bronze, multi-vane,
open or semi-open
shrouded impellers;
non-overloading design.

Shaft

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Fasteners

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Mechanical
Shaft Seals

Manufacturer's Standard

Manufacturer's Standard

Manufacturer's Standard

Strainer

Stainless Steel
Steel, primed or
galvanized

Steel, primed or
galvanized

Steel, primed or
galvanized

Lifting
Handle/Eye
Bolts

NOTES:
1.

For sewage application, submersible pump shall have an effective grinder cutter assembly
with components of chromium alloy and stainless steel.

2.

Whenever chemically contaminanted fluid is handled, all materials shall be of stainless steel,
superceding the above table.

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BASIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

5.1

PUMPS
5.1.1 General
a.

The pump section including seals shall be designed for a working

pressure of up to 0.80 MPa.

b.

The guaranteed pump performance curve, as quoted, shall be

continuously rising to shut-off. The percentage head rise from rated head
to shut-off shall be as follows:
i.
ii.

c.

d.

e.

For single operating pumps, a minimum of 10%

For pumps operating in parallel, a minimum of 15%

If while handling the specified liquid at the conditions stated on the

Pump Data Schedule, the pump fails to meet the specified performance
on the site, the Vendor/Bidder shall be responsible for performing any
corrective action required.
Design modifications to the pump bowls or internal components which
may affect the hydraulic or mechanical performance are not permitted
after order placement unless approved by SEC .
Pump shall be capable of running dry without damage to any component.

5.1.2 Casing
a.

The thickness of all cast bowls shall be suitable for the maximum
discharge pressure plus allowances for head increases at pumping
temperature and hydrostatic test pressure at ambient temperature with a
3.2 mm minimum corrosion allowance.

b.

Casings shall have flanged joints. If threaded bowls are used, sealing
shall be achieved by means of O-rings in the partition grooves.

5.1.3 Rotating Elements

a.

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Shafts shall be machined and properly finished over their entire length so
that there is no more than 40 micrometers (0.0015 in.) total indicated
runout per meter of shaft length.

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Underfiling, overfiling or trimming, other than design standard, of

impeller vanes to meet rated performance is not permitted unless
approved in advance by SEC. If approved, the Vendor/Bidder shall
submit a drawing showing details of the impeller outlet modifications.
This drawing shall also be included in the Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) Manual.

5.1.4 Wear Rings

a.

The pump housing bottom and the impeller shall be equipped with easily
replaceable wear rings.

b.

Wear rings shall be held in places by means of a press fit with locking
pins or threaded dowels (axial or radial) or by flanged and screwed
methods. Tack welding is not acceptable.

5.1.5 Running Clearances

When establishing running clearances between wear rings or between other
rotating and stationary parts, consideration shall be given to pumping
temperature, suction conditions, the characteristics of the pumped liquid, the
expansion and galling characteristics of the materials and the hydraulic
efficiency. Clearances shall be sufficient to ensure dependability of operation
and freedom from seizure under all operating conditions.
5.1.6 Dynamics
Rotating elements shall be dynamically balanced.
5.2

Motors
5.2.1 General

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a.

The motors shall be totally enclosed and immersible oil-filled lubricated

type suitable for intermittent or continuous operation.

b.

The motors shall be equipped with built-in automatic-reset thermal

overheating protection.

c.

The stator winding insulation for oil-filled motors shall have at least
equivalent to Class F with temperature rise limited to class B insulation.
Three (3) phase motors shall be NEMA B design and NEMA L design
for single (1) phase motors.

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d.

The motors shall be designed to supply its rated outputs at 5% variation

of the rated frequency and voltage. Without overheating the motor,
10% variation of the rated voltage should be accepted provided the
motor does not run continuously at full load.

e.

The motors shall be designed to operate with a voltage imbalance of up

to 2% between the phases.

f.

The motors shall be provided with oil and water resistant power cable of
adequate length as required.

g.

The motors shall have a minimum service factor of 1.20.

h.

The motor enclosure shall be IP 68 or equivalent.

5.2.2 Rotors
a.

Rotors shall be machined and properly finished over their entire length.
The total indicated runout of the bearing journal areas and the area under
the coupling hub shall not exceed 25 micrometers (0.001 in.). All other
areas shall not exceed 50 micrometers (0.002 in.) total indicated runout.

b.

Rotors shall be dynamically balanced.

5.2.3 Bearings
The bearings shall be permanently lubricated by the dielectric oil and shall be
designed for at least 20,000 hours of continuous operation. Bearings shall be
positioned as follows:
a.

Upper Bearing: Shall be a roller or single-row ball bearing designed to

counteract radial forces.

b.

Lower Bearing: Shall be a double angular-contact ball bearing built to

take both radial and axial forces.

5.2.4 Shaft Sealing

Submersible motors shall be provided with double mechanical seals operating
independently from each other and seal off the motor from the pump housing.
Lip seals are not permitted as a primary means of sealing.

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5.2.5 Power Cable

Severe heavy duty rated, oil and water resistant with leak-proof cable gland.
5.3

Control System (for permanently-installed pumps only)

5.3.1 General
a.

For interior installation, the control system shall be designed for float
controlled pumping consisting of a control panel of NEMA 1 enclosure
having contactor unit with overload relay, a selector switch (Hand-OffAutomatic) and push button for reset of overload relay.
For outdoor installation, control panel shall be constructed of NEMA 4
enclosure and shall be designed for all-weather protection i.e. dust and
water-proof while indoor type control panel shall be dust and splashproof, constructed of corrosion and abrasion resistant metal.

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b.

The control system shall also be designed to provide high water alarm
indication (flashing light and horn), alarm test and silence buttons, pilot
lamps and control power on/off switch.

c.

The entire control system shall be designed, assembled and tested

meeting UL or IEC regulation or any internationally recognized
standards.

d.

Wiring diagram shall be provided and shall be securely attached on the

reverse side of the panel door.

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TESTING
6.1

Oil-filled motors shall be tested in compliance with IEC 60034-1 or any other
internationally recognized standards.

6.2

Each motor shall be given a routine test to demonstrate that it is free from mechanical
and electrical defects. This test shall include the following:
6.2.1 A high potential test on the stator.
6.2.2 An insulation resistance test.
6.2.3 Measurement of the winding resistance.
6.2.4 Measurement of the no-load current (each phase).
6.2.5 Measurement of nominal no-load speed.
6.2.6 A determination of the locked rotor current.

6.3

Curves showing motor efficiency and power factor at 100%, 75% and 50% of full load
shall be provided. The Vendor shall indicate which test code method will be used in the
determination of this performance data.

6.4

A polarization index text test shall be conducted. The polarization index shall not be
less than 3.0.

6.5

Pump bowl assemblies shall be hydrostatically tested, using water at ambient

temperature, to a pressure of 1.5 times the maximum allowable assembly pressure.

6.6

All pumps performance tests shall be in accordance with ISO 5198, Class C; smaller
units being subjected to Annex B criteria.

6.7

Tests measurements shall be taken at shut-off to determine impeller size, minimum

continuous stable capacity, mid-way between minimum continuous stable capacity and
rated capacity, rated capacity and 120% of rated capacity.

6.8

On completion of performance testing, the pumpset shall be set at its rated point and run
for a continuous period of not less than one hour. Test measurements shall be taken at
fifteen (15) minutes intervals during this period.

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PRODUCT MARKING
7.1

Nameplates
Pumps and motors manufactured in accordance with this standard shall be identified
(either in English or Arabic) by a nameplate, made of corrosion-resistant metal
indicating the following information:
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.1.6
7.1.7
7.1.8
7.1.9
7.1.10
7.1.11
7.1.12
7.1.13
7.1.14
7.1.15
7.1.16

7.2

Pump Make/Model No.

Pump Type and Serial Number
Impeller Size, mm.
Motor Make/Model No.
Motor Rating: Watts or kW
Service Factor
Rated Power Supply: Voltage/Phase/Hz.
Full Load Amperage, Amps.
Class of Insulation
Design NEMA B (3-Phase), L (1-Phase)
Power Factor/Efficiency
Rated Speed: RPM
Unit Weight (excluding power cable), kgs.
Country of Origin
Inspection Code/Date
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Directional Arrow
A directional arrow shall be marked on each pump housing to indicate pump rotation.

7.3

Instruction Manual
A fully illustrated Instruction Manual in English and Arabic shall be delivered with each
submersible sump pumps and motors, including the following information:
7.3.1 The information mentioned in item 7.1 above.
7.3.2 A simplified description of the method of installation and O & M procedures.

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SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMPS

SEC Enquiry No.

Date:

SEC Purchase Order No.

or Contract No.

Date:

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
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DESCRIPTION

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APPLICABLE CODES AND

STANDARDS

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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

'A'

'B'

'C'

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Application
Pump Type
Rated Capacity, (lps)
Total Dynamic Head, (m)
Pump Efficiency, %
Motor Type
Motor Starting Current (A)
Motor Rating, (kW)
Rated Power Supply,(V/Ph/Hz.)
Rated Speed, (rpm)
Class of Insulation

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Operation
Pumped Liquid
Specific Gravity
Liquid Temperature, (C)
Pump Discharge Size, (mm.)
Type of enclosure for control panel
TESTING
Compliance with Standard

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.
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SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMPS

A.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

C.

OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

OR

Actual Manufacturer
of Equipment/Material

FEATURES

PROPOSED

BY

Vendor/Supplier/
Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
Representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company & Date

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