Floating Pump House with HDPE Floating Walkway, Kharsai Dam
A modular floating pump house and HDPE access walkway delivering safe, reliable water intake for Zilha Parishad Raigad.
Executive Summary
This project involved the design, manufacture and installation of a modular floating pump house and HDPE floating access walkway to provide safe and reliable access to a submersible borewell pumping system despite fluctuating reservoir water levels.
| Pontoon Size | 5 m × 4 m |
| Walkway | HDPE Floating Walkway, 40 m × 2 m |
| Pump Type | Borewell Submersible Pump |
| Flow | 544 m³/hr |
| Head | 90 m |
| Motor | 7.5 HP / 5.5 kW |
| Quantity | 2 Pumps |
Engineering Challenges & Solution
Project Challenges
- Seasonal water-level fluctuations
- Need for safe operator access
- Long-term corrosion resistance
- Stable platform for pump operation
Vari Pontoons Solution
Vari Pontoons developed a modular floating platform integrated with an HDPE modular walkway. The system maintains continuous access to the pump house while floating with changing reservoir levels, reducing maintenance and improving operational safety.
Key Features & Project Benefits
Key Features
- Modular floating pump house structure
- HDPE floating access walkway
- Support for borewell submersible pump system
- Corrosion-resistant modular construction
- Design maintains continuous access despite reservoir level changes
Project Benefits
- Continuous water intake throughout seasonal variations
- Improved operator safety
- Low maintenance and corrosion-resistant components
- Modular construction enabling faster installation
- Long service life with reliable performance
The project demonstrates an effective floating water-intake solution for municipal water supply applications, combining a compact floating pump house with a durable HDPE access walkway to ensure dependable operation under varying reservoir conditions.
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