Course code HidZ3017
Credit points 2.25
Pumps and Pumping Stations
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours36
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Kārlis Siļķe
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Students acquire knowledge of hydraulic machinery – pumps, their use and operating experience. The Course deals with pumping water, sewage, agricultural land drying.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge basics on selection of pumps and designing pumping equipment. Technological solution of pumping equipment. Technological solution of pumping stations. Skills of hydraulic computations for selection of pumps, to be competent of tender its, select of pipelines, pipe fittings. To select corresponding accessories and fitment for flow regulation. Competence to make independent analysing or information about pumps, to evaluate selected pump, to justify it for request of environmental protections.
Compulsory reading
1. Tilgalis Ē. Ūdensapgāde. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2001. 150 lpp.
2. Wastewater Pumps. Engineering manual. GRUNDFOS A/S. DK-8850 Bjerringbro, Denmark. 2001. 85 p.
Further reading
1. Štīrs E., Baumgarts H.C., Fišers M. Videssaimniecības darbinieka rokasgrāmata. 2. sējums. Ūdens apgāde. Tulkojums latviešu valodā. Rīga: 2001. Minhene : F. Hirthammera izdevniecība, 1994. 328 lpp.
2. Štīrs E., Baumgarts H.C., Fišers M. Videssaimniecības darbinieka rokasgrāmata. 3. sējums. Kanalizācija. Tulkojums latviešu valodā. Rīga: 2001. Minhene : F. Hirthammera izdevniecība, 1994. 396 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Enerģija un Pasaule. Rīga: SIA Enerģija un pasaule ISSN 1407-5911.