Manufecturing of Pump Sets For Agriculture Submersible
Manufecturing of Pump Sets For Agriculture Submersible
Manufecturing of Pump Sets For Agriculture Submersible
1. INTRODUCTION:
Submersible Pump sets are the ones which are submerged in water to pump up – lift the water
from deep bore wells and wells. Since these pumps are submerged in water it does not have
priming problem. Submersible pump is used for continuous discharge of water in large
quantity as well as for high heads.
It is widely used devices to lift and supply water from deep bore wells to distant locations.
These pump sets have electric prime mover mounted integrally on same shaft. The shape and
construction of pump and motor is very compact and it is made cylindrical to fit the bore
diameter so that it can be lowered down drilled bore hole easily inside a bore casing pipe. The
pump is mostly multistage centrifugal type due to depth from which it lifts water. This pump
set offers advantage viz better efficiency, less maintenance as and very compact size.
Normally the pumps used in large quantities are offered in capacity of power range of
5 Hp to 75 HP range submersible design. These products are available in different sizes from
1/2" to 6" outlet size and operating range of head 30 mtrs to 500 mtrs head and with
discharge capacity of discharge 50 LPM to 3000 LPM.
The submersible pump is used by local governments and Irrigation departments mostly for
domestic potable water supply. Also the residential societies and commercial buildings to
augment the water needs. Most of the potable water and irrigation requirement are fulfilled
by bore water as this water is of good quality and it is safe for such purpose compared to
surface water that requires filtration and treatment plant.
In view of ever growing need for potable and irrigation water, submersible pumps have good
market potential in Govt. sector as well as in for urban housing sector. Our country is
embarking on massive housing and irrigation expansion, which will lead to growing demand for
the product.
If a good design, quality and competitive price is offered, the project will have good success.
Also there is regular demand for new and replacement of pumps. The pump sets up to 50 HP
for clear water service will have steady demand growth in our country. These pumps also have
very export potential in developing countries of Asia and Africa. It is suggested to take up 5 hp
to 30 HP as product range with axial and mixed flow design of pumps. These are having mass
requirement.
The submersible pump set construction demands almost 70% material of cast iron castings for
motor and pump body. The pump impellers are cast from bronze. The shaft is made of EN 8
and requires steel bars. The motor construction requires electrical grade stamping. The
winding wire is usually insulated with PVC or PE copper wire as motor is submerged. Other
parts “O” rings seals of Vinyl, Viton etc., mechanical seal and bearings.
6. MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
The process of manufacture involves getting the castings from foundry as per design and
machining. The shaft and pump impeller casting are machined. The Stator Lamination
stamping are Staked in motor body and the Stator Winding is carried out. The rotor is
assembled from machined Shaft followed by assembly of Rotor Core Staking; Brazing of rotor
core with copper conductors and end rings, pressing of rotor core with shaft and coating
Insulation in Rotor followed by assembly of Motor and testing is carried out.
The pump impeller bearings/ bushes etc. are then mounted on motor shaft to get the final
submersible pump – motor assembly. The pump set is tested on the testing station for pump
head, flow rate and motor power rating. Pump sets are then painted and name plate is fixed
with pump specifications. It is advised to follow Inspection & testing of the submersible pump
as per IS: 8034.
7. MANPOWER REQUIREMENT:
The unit shall require highly skilled service persons. The unit can start from 11 employees
initially and increase to 22 or more depending on business volume.
8. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The unit can be implemented within 6 months from the serious initiation of project work.
The unit will require total project cost of Rs 86.31 lakhs as shown below:
Sr No Particulars In Lakhs
1 Land 20.00
2 Building 30.00
3 Plant and Machinery 22.75
4 Fixtures and Electrical Installation 2.60
5 Other Assets/ Preliminary and Preoperative Expenses 1.50
6 Margin for working Capital 9.46
TOTAL PROJECT COST 86.31
The project will require promoter to invest about Rs 28.67 lakhs and seek bank loans of Rs
57.64 lakhs based on 70% loan on fixed assets.
Sr No Particulars In Lakhs
1 Promoters Contribution 28.67
2 Loan Finance 57.64
TOTAL 86.31
The project is can reach break-even capacity at 40.16 % of the installed capacity as depicted
here below: