EBARA Corporation (hereinafter referred to as EBARA) has been awarded the contract for pump equipment work at the Hirokawa Pumping Station, which is ordered by the Japan Sewerage Works Corporation.
JFE Engineering Awarded Pumping Facility Work at Hirokawa Pumping Station in Nagoya, Japan
1. Background
Since the heavy rains at the end of August 2008 caused floor flooding in a wide area of Nagoya City, facilities such as stormwater conditioning reservoirs that can handle 60 mm/h of rainfall are being developed to reduce flooding damage in areas including the area around Nagoya Station.
EBARA solves a wide range of water and sewerage problems by proposing, designing, procuring, mechanical and equipment works, as well as comprehensive engineering for after-sales services, such as pumping facilities to deliver water for each purpose.
2. Overview
The Hirokawa Pumping Station, which was awarded the contract, will drain rainwater collected from rainwater control ponds and other sources into a canal. Because of the collection of rainwater from a wide area, this facility is characterized as a 'deep depth pumping station' located approximately 65 meters underground. The pump, which will be designed, built and installed by EBARA, has the capability to discharge rainwater from a depth of 50 meters below the ground into the Nakagawa Canal at ground level.
| Construction Specifications (Excerpt) | Vertical shaft single suction spiral mixed flow pump (1200VLYGE type) φ1200ｍｍ×200m3/min×54ｍ×2600kW | 3 Units |
| Vertical-shaft semi-axial flow pump (Model 800VZGE) φ800ｍｍ×72.5m3/min×8.9ｍ×170kW | 2 units | |
| Vertical diagonal flow pump (500VZM type) φ500ｍｍ×29m3/min×9.1ｍ×75kW | 1 unit | |
| Construction period | September 2021 ~ January 2025 | |
| Construction site | Nagoya City, Nakagawa-ku, Hirokawacho | |
[Reference link] Hirokawa Pumping Station Construction Summary
3. Future developments
EBARA has a track record of delivering the top pumps in Japan at stormwater drainage stations, and is currently carrying out many projects such as renewal and remodeling as well as new construction. EBARA's long-term vision “E-Vision 2030” aims to “contribute to the creation of a sustainable society” by supporting “an earth-friendly society, social infrastructure where people can spend their time safely and securely, and a world where there is no problem with water or food.” By tackling important
ESG issues based on its long-term vision and medium-term management plan, the EBARA Group aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further enhance corporate value.