CPCPPS5030 — Design pump systems

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250 assessable components: 4 elements (30 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 218 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate design parameters.

1.1Establish scope of work for pump system requirements for wide span and high-rise building projects.
1.2Determine design requirements from plans, specifications, system demands and client brief.
1.3Identify statutory and regulatory requirements and Australian Standards and codes for the design of pump systems.
1.4Apply sustainability principles and concepts as part of the design process.
1.5Conduct flow and pressure tests of hydraulic system.
1.6Establish pump duties for the design application.
1.7Establish performance requirements considering safety of system users or building occupants.
1.8Interpret manufacturer requirements, trade, sizing and technical manuals.
1.9Conduct research to outline design parameters.
1.10Conduct cost-benefit and life cycle analysis to compare a range of pump alternatives, materials and system designs.

2 Plan and detail system components.

2.1Size and detail pump, controls and pump room requirements.
2.2Plan layout of pipework systems including type and location of fittings, valves and controls.
2.3Calculate pipe sizes, velocities, flows and pressures for applications.
2.4Specify energy sources for hydraulic pumping applications.
2.5Plan pump plinths and pump mountings for applications.
2.6Size and select pump impellers.
2.7Specify approved materials, jointing methods and installation requirements.
2.8Provide allowance for vibration.

3 Design and size systems.

3.1Design pump systems for wide span and high-rise building applications.
3.2Evaluate pump acoustic performance.
3.3Perform wastewater pump dynamic suction head and flow rate calculations.
3.4Apply design principles for optimal performance of pump systems.
3.5Design delivery systems for the design application.
3.6Design and size pump systems using calculations and computer software packages.
3.7Perform domestic water pump flow rate and pressure head calculations.
3.8Perform stormwater pump dynamic suction head and flow rate calculations.

4 Prepare documentation.

4.1Prepare a return client brief of the preferred design.
4.2Prepare plans and specification details for a range of pump systems.
4.3Prepare testing and commissioning schedule.
4.4Produce operation and maintenance manual.

Performance evidence

designing, sizing and documenting water and wastewater pumping systems required for the hydraulic services installation of: a high-rise mixed development building to a minimum of 29 floors, including a basement with fixtures on all levels, and a wide span project (such as a school or industrial complex)
planning and detailing both system components and include: ancillaries, control panel, fittings, flow switches, mounting, piping, plinths, pressure switches, pump duty.

Knowledge evidence

hazards associated with pumping equipment used in hydraulic systems
key features of work plans and specifications
approved installation methods for pump systems
principles of technology in the design of pump installations for hydraulic systems
research methods
terminology and definitions used in pump installation
work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards
scope of work:
interpretation of plans and specifications
sizing and documenting layout of pump systems for wide span and high-rise building projects
pump types:
centrifugal
circulating
constant flow variable speed
macerator
multiple stage
piston
positive displacement
submersible
vacuum
variable speed control
pump duties:
constant pressure
flow rate
head
velocity
design requirements:
acoustic performance
architectural plans
available flow and pressure from authority’s main
building specifications
fire safety
owner’s requirements
pipework identification
pump duty
sizing of pipework
ventilation
vibration
viscosity of fluids
cost-benefit and life cycle analysis:
balancing initial cost with durability, longevity, maintenance and ongoing fuel and energy cost requirements
comparing the range of suitable materials, pumps and system designs available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising integrity of project
cost-benefit considerations:
design
energy costs
expected design life
labour costs
material costs
safety factors
speed of installation
suitable materials
statutory and regulatory requirements which may include Acts and regulations Commonwealth, state or territory and local government requirements
Australian Standards and codes:
AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage set
AS 2419 Fire hydrant installations system design, installation and commission
AS/NZS 1547 On-site domestic wastewater management
AS 2200 Design charts for water supply and sewerage
National Construction Code (NCC)
other relevant Australian Standards
manufacturer requirements:
material installation specifications
pump tables
pipe sizing
recommended installation and fixings for pipework
technical and trade manuals
ventilation requirements
information gathered during desktop study to support design research:
architectural and building plans
developer plans
manufacturer data
applications
brochures
forms
policies
reports
flow and pressure tests which may include on-site measurement of flow (l/s), velocity (m/s) and pressure (kPa)
performance requirements including flow, velocity, pressure and discharge requirements, to satisfy the requirements of the hydraulic system
pump, controls and pump room requirements:
acoustics
ancillaries
automatic controls
inlet and outlet design
installation and mounting
plinths
pump sizing and selection
space
ventilation
vibration
layout of pipework systems:
access
identification
insulation
isolation
maintenance
principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use
replacement
fittings:
bends
flanges
inlet and outlet pressure gauges
tees
unions
valves:
air relief
excess pressure
isolating
non-return
pressure limiting
pressure reduction
strainers
vibration couplings
energy sources:
diesel and diesel-electric generator sets
electrical, single phase and three-phase
petrol
pump plinth bases designed to resist forces exerted by pump:
concrete
masonry
timber
steel
pump mountings:
anchoring bolts
inertia pads
rubber and synthetic
spring loaded
vibration mounts
piping materials:
copper (Cu)
galvanised steel
stainless steel
polyethylene (PE)
polypropylene (PP)
polybutylene (PB)
other approved material
pump materials:
cast iron
bronze
stainless steel
other appropriate materials
jointing methods:
brazing
electrofusion welding
mechanical joints
other approved jointing method
installation requirements:
pipe protection:
corrosion
impact
fire rating
level of workmanship
manufacturer-recommended specific fixings
pipe support
provision for vibration
serviceability and access
thrust brackets
delivery systems:
circulation
constant flow variable speed pump
hydropneumatic
lift
pressure
rising main
vacuum
methods of applying sustainability principles and concepts:
selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impact
efficient use of material
efficient energy usage/capital outlay comparison
effect on the environment due to pump or pipe failure
pump efficiency
types of plans:
axonometrics
cross-sections
details
elevations
isometrics
sections
schematics produced using:
computer generation
drawing equipment
specification:
acoustic performance
fire safety
jointing
manufacturer requirements
materials
pump duty
residual pressures
WHS
specialised components
support
testing
valve selection
vibration control
workmanship
testing of:
defect inspection
hydrostatic
performance
quality assurance (QA) audit
commissioning schedule information:
system certification
exhaust pipe check
flow check
leak check
pressure check
system purge
system defects
system functions as per design
valve operation
acoustic performance
operation and maintenance manual information:
as installed drawings
results of commissioning test
certification documentation
emergency shutdown procedures
maintenance schedules
manufacturer brochures and technical information
valve function.

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