Abstract
This field report discusses an effort by Tucson Water to deliver water to five golf courses in Tucson. Problems were encountered with head loss from vertical turbine pumps at the Thornydale Booster Station, and also with the omission of air‐release valves (ARVs) from reclaimed water main “drop” sections. A third issue was discovered with the lateral 16‐in. main that connects a storage tank to pumps, and when full, this control tank turns boosters off. By carefully researching all aspects of the booster delivery system and its mains, the problems were identified, and the solutions slowly improved this system. For example, by calculating net‐positive suction head available, conducting surge‐pressure analysis, calculating anticipated head losses, and tracking down odd pressure readings at selected main locations, Tucson Water was able to narrow the field and pinpoint trouble. During pump tests, volts, amps, and flow were recorded, thus eliminating pump problems.
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