%0 Journal Article
	%A Emad Hazbkhah and  Abdolreza Zahiri and  Hossein Ghorbanizade Kharazi and  Afshin Kiani
	%D 2010
	%J International Journal of Geological and Environmental Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 44, 2010
	%T Assessing the Problems of Pumping Stations: A Case Study of Boneh Basht Pumping Station
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1694
	%V 44
	%X Establishing pumping stations is one of the most common ways of providing water from rivers. There are many issues involved in the design and operation of pumping stations most important of which is the problem of sedimentation. One of the significant issues which must be taken into consideration in designing pumping stations is the operation method and technical matters related to it. Safety and convenience of operation is one of the issues that must be always considered by the designer. Some of the major issues in making decisions regarding the type of design for the station are geographical condition, the location of the station and availability of experts in maintenance and operation of the station. Dimensions of the station must allow free movement for checking and operating pumps after installation of pumps and plumbing system.

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