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Complete pump system upgrade delivering significant efficiency improvements and operational cost savings.
Project Background
The Tampa Bay Water Authority approached DEPCO with a critical challenge: their aging pump infrastructure was causing significant operational inefficiencies and increasing maintenance costs. The facility, serving over 500,000 residents, required a comprehensive upgrade to meet growing demand while reducing energy consumption.
With a 50 million gallon per day capacity requirement and strict regulatory compliance standards, the project demanded careful engineering analysis and a phased implementation approach to maintain continuous service.
Engineering Challenge
The primary challenges included:
- Maintaining continuous water supply during the upgrade process
- Integration with existing SCADA systems and control infrastructure
- Meeting strict efficiency targets while reducing operational costs
- Ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the transition
Technical Solution
DEPCO engineering team designed a comprehensive solution featuring KSB high-efficiency vertical turbine pumps with variable frequency drives. The system was implemented in three phases to maintain continuous operation.
Primary Pumps
6x KSB Omega 500-650A vertical turbine pumps with VFD control
Control System
Allen-Bradley PLC integration with existing SCADA
Flow Capacity
50 MGD total capacity with N+1 redundancy
Efficiency Gain
35% reduction in energy consumption
Final Results
The project was completed on schedule and within budget, delivering exceptional results that exceeded client expectations:
Project Details
- Client
- Tampa Bay Water Authority
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Industry
- Water Treatment
- Project Value
- $2.5M
- Completion
- 2025
