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Mangiang Water Initiative. Projects for Underserved Communities 2012-2013 Papua New Guinea Team. Introduction. Our Team. Manav Mandhani. Jane Kilgore ✔. Logistics. Taylor Nordstrom. Ashwin Ramaswami ✔. Project Manager. Assistant PM/Design Lead. Crystal Cassimere ✔.
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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