Stormwater Pump Station Design Calculator
This tool allows you to input values and calculate outputs for each step in the stormwater pump station design process. Calculations are based on standard engineering formulas and assumptions. Results are approximate and should be verified by a professional engineer.
1. Calculate Design Inflow Hydrograph
Using the Rational Method for peak flow estimation: Q = C * i * A
Peak Inflow (Q, cfs):
Note: For full hydrograph, assume triangular shape with base 2*Tc, peak Q. Time of Concentration (Tc, min):
2. Estimate Pump Rate, Number, and Storage Volume
Pump Rate typically matches or exceeds peak inflow. Storage Volume estimated as V = (Peak Inflow - Pump Rate) * Duration / 2 (simplified triangular).
Single Pump Capacity (cfs):
Estimated Storage Volume (cu ft):
3. Set Maximum Permissible Water Level in Wet Well
Typically set based on site elevation to prevent flooding.
Max Water Level (ft):
4. Determine Pump Pit Dimensions
For rectangular wet well: Area = Storage / Height.
Wet Well Area (sq ft):
Suggested Length/Width (assuming square, ft):
5. Derive Stage-Storage Relationship
For rectangular: Storage = Area * Stage.
Storage at Stage (cu ft):
6. Determine Pump Cycling Time, Calculate Usable Storage
Usable Storage = Pump Rate * Min Cycle Time / Max Starts per Hour.
Cycling Time (min):
Usable Storage (cu ft):
7. Choose Trial Pump Size
Select based on capacity. Input trial size.
Use this for further calculations.
8. Calculate Total Head
Total Dynamic Head (TDH) = Static Head + Friction Losses + Minor Losses.
Total Head (ft):
9. Locate Pump Operating Point
Simplified: Assume pump curve H = a - b*Q^2, system curve H = static + k*Q^2.
Operating Flow (cfs):
Operating Head (ft):
10. Calculate Power Requirements
Brake Horsepower (BHP) = (Q * H * SG) / (3960 * Efficiency), SG=1 for water.
Power (HP):
11. Perform Routing Calculation
Simplified level pool routing: ΔS = (I - O) * Δt, new stage from stage-storage.
Change in Storage (cu ft):
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