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This project aims to provide clean water to underserved communities in Papua New Guinea through the implementation of water initiatives. The team will be responsible for logistics, project management, design, community impact communications, and tank stand design. The project will focus on existing wells, previous solar pumping projects, and technical advice from Neil Higa.
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Mangiang Water Initiative Projects for Underserved Communities 2012-2013 Papua New Guinea Team
Our Team Manav Mandhani Jane Kilgore ✔ Logistics Taylor Nordstrom Ashwin Ramaswami ✔ Project Manager Assistant PM/Design Lead Crystal Cassimere ✔ Community Impact Communications Nita Soni ✔ Tank Stand Design
Our Project • Existing Well • Previous Solar Pumping Project
Focus Areas Since SLAB 4 • Technical Advisor • Neil Higa • Design • Finalizing Design • Tank Stand • Finalizing Budget • Wire transfer • Logistics • Visas • Flights • On-the-ground support
Implementation Trip Plan August 9th – August 25th • Travel Information • Team lands in Lae on August 12th • 11 days in Mangiang • Travelers • Project Manager: Ashwin Ramaswami (BME) • Crystal Cassimere (SW) • Nita Soni (ME) • Jane Kilgore (SW) • Technical Advisor: Neil Higa
Travel Logistics • Accommodation • 11-Mile Camp (team divided among two buildings) • Single Furnished Rooms • Amenities: Air conditioning, fitness facilities, on-site security, Internet access, free same-day laundry • Food Provided • Boxed lunches • Community provides lunch during visits
Communication • Cell phone service available in Mangiang • Drivers/Security carry cell phones and satellite phones • Transportation • Two-vehicle escort • Well-paved highway, except for periodic potholes • Final 100m only traversable by four-wheel drive • Depart camp at 6 am; leave Mangiang at 3 pm • Travel and Security • Provided by G4S through EHL • Security will escort travelers between Domestic and International terminals in Port Moresby • Driver and security escort at all times in Lae and Mangiang • Satellite phones, radio communication • Confirmed attendance with Bob Kamila to Mangiang
Travel Preparation • Completed • Flight procurement • Travel physicals • Immunizations • In Progress • PNG Visas • $50/person due upon arrival • Australian visas • Flight Donations • Jim Wiethorn (300,000 miles) • Mary Lou Ralls-Newman (20,000 miles) • Matthew Smith (approx. 300,000 miles) • Shauna Black (20,000 miles)
First Aid • Team has purchased: • Available at EHL: • Full-time doctor and clinic available at camp
Design Progress • Finalized all PUC design • Sent design packet to ATCDI • Working to confirm material prices • Working with ATCDI on constructability
Advisors • Dr. Tassoulas • Dr. Engelhardt • PhD student: Kerry Kreitman
Construction At Unitech - Cut members to size, drill holes, cut slots - Weld plates to beams - Weld L-brace to beams - Assemble two frames Truck materials to Mangiang At Maniang site - Dig holes for 4 column bases - Place frames in holes and lift - Bolt the X-braces in place - Bolt the 2 remaining perimeter beams - Bolt the interior beams - Widen the base holes - Make footing forms - Start mixing concrete - Insert rebar to column - Add concrete -Cover with tarp for several days -Place and secure tank with chains/straps
Design Overview • Population Serving: 500 people in village center • Daily Demand/Person: 20 L -Drinking, cooking, sanitation • Total Demand: 10,000 L/day • System: Non-battery powered, will pump when appropriate solar insolation • Pump/Controller: Lorentz PS200 HR-14 • Storage Tank: 9000L Tuffa Tank • Assumed Pumping Day: 5 hrs (conservative) • Design Pumping Rate: 33.3 L/min (9 gpm)
Pump/Controller • Lorentz PS200 HR-14 • Helical Rotor Submersible Pump • PS 200 Controller • Controls Pump System • Two inputs: Well Probe (Dry Running Protection) + Float Switch (tank) • Adjustable Pump Speed • Time Delays for Low-Water Level, Full Tank, Insufficient Sun • Indicator Lights: System Power, Pump On, Source Low, Tank Full, Insufficient Sunshine, Pump Speed • Over Current Protection • Clear Casing to be covered
Pump/Controller • Helical Rotor Submersible Pump • Life up to 15 years with proper operation • Float switches • Well cover to prevent debris • Proper electrical components • DC motor • Stainless Steel/ Rubber Exterior
Piping • Total Pumping Head: 33.69’ (10 m) • 12’ (stand) 6.34’ (tank) 3.47’ (Fitting Losses) 0 .81’ (Friction Losses) 9.46’ (pump to grade) • GI Piping for Risers, out of ground piping, spigots • 40 mm for Well Tank, Tank Outlet, Taps 2-4 • 20 mm for Tap 1 • 40 mm HDPE tubing for underground lateral piping • 1” GI Drop Pipe • Piping to be buried 2’ underground
Spigots • 4 taps • 1) Adjacent to the tank (2-3 m) • 2) 341⁰N, 93m • 3) 10⁰N, 153m • 4) 83⁰E, 55m (1 ft. elevation rise) • Concrete Slab as foundation for each water tap • 24 in x 24 in x 5 in
Other Design Measures • Well Cover: • Working with ATCDI to fabricate • Drop Pipe Support: • Working with structural engineer to verify strength • Working with ATCDI to fabricate
Work Division • PUC • Laying of concrete slabs for taps • Organize laying of pipe with community • Oversee proper use of materials • ATCDI • Organize laying of pipe with community • Oversee proper construction of system • Cutting of pipe length • Mangiang Community • Dig trenches for piping • Lay pipeline with supervision • Mixing concrete
Overview • Pump Input Power: 145 W • Voc > 34V • Grounding Equipment • Copper Grounding Rod/ Wire attached to panel frame • PVC Conduit buried 2’ • Circuit Breaker for manual shut off
Components • Solar Panel • Solar Panel Mount • 80 mm Panel Support pipe: 2.6 mm • Circuit Breaker • Copper Grounding Wire • Copper Grounding Rod • Grounding Lugs • Outdoor Cabling- 3 wire • PS 200 Control Box • PVC Conduit • Submersible Pump Cable- 3 wire • EC Drive Motor • HR-14 Submersible Pump • Water Level Probe • Submersible Cable for Float Switch • Cable Splice • Float Switch • MC4 Connections • Stainless Steel Drop Cable • Cable Ties • Electrical Tape
Work Division • ATCDI will oversee construction with much assistance from PUC • ATCDI has employees who are capable of installing electrical equipment • PUC will be responsible for ensuring proper safety and assembly of system • ATCDI/Unitech is responsible for final verification of a quality system • Electrician from ATCDI will verify correct and safe implementation of electrical system
Material Acquisition • Solar equipment purchased from SOLCO supplier • Purchased by team • ATCDI will procure additional materials before team arrives • All piping and fittings will be purchased in Lae at one of multiple locations • Plum Trade is primary option • Tank stand materials will be purchased in Lae • Atlas supplier
Material Transportation • Working with Matthew Smith at EHL to obtain truck to transport materials • Originally conceptualized by Marty Rumbaugh and Graham Lawrence during recon trip
System Manual • Team will create as-built drawings to include with manual • Included information • Maintenance of system • Basic water hygiene • Improving water quality • Improving security of system
Support Obtained • Support from EHL • Contributor: Jimmy Canning • Coordinators: Matthew Smith and Graham Lawrence • Lodging and Food • Transportation and Security • EAB • $14,000 for materials and technical advisor travel • ATCDI/Mangiang Community • Primarily unskilled labor • Consulting fees to ATCDI
Indiegogo Campaign • Raised $1,036 • Received $911.68 • Less $110 for perks • Back to PUC • $801.68 and any unused project funds