Pumping into the Durance
Supply to irrigation channels while overhauling the diversion channel of the Durance
Context
Project Type :
Pumping Solutions
Location :
Pertuis (84) and Peyrolles (13)
Problem
- While overhauling the gates of the Canal de Jouques, ensuring hydraulic power supply of 2 irrigation channels
- Electrical supply ensuring continuous functioning
- Maximum flow of 2400 l/s secured by equipment redundancy
Solution
Supply and commissioning of all the pump units with a total power of 1400 kW with their electrical power supply over 2 sites::
- 6 generators: 1800 kVA in 24/7 production & 900 kVA back-up
- 1600 m of cable H07RNF
- 4 automatic transfer switches 800 A
- 23 dirty water pumps of 1000 m³/h on 13 floatation rafts 2 of which are back-up pumps
- Installation of a fuel reserve of 10 000 litres for each site, secured by redundant power supplies of several tanks connected to a buffer tank
- Management of provisions of fuel on site
- Remote monitoring by mobile phone with permanent on-call service
- Duration: 28 days
