Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA182   19986-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA182 19986-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
SEWAGE AND SUMP PUMPS
Characteristics and differences between sewage and sump pumps . Function and components of sewage and sump pumps. Storm drainage from specific surfaces. Sewage handling from specific structures. Installation and troubleshooting of sewage, sump and reverse flow pumps.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA182   19986-20086 SEWAGE AND SUMP PUMPS
1. Identify the differences between sump and sewage pumps. (I)
2. Explain the function of the sump and sewage pump. (II)
3. Identify the major components of the sump pump and sewage pump system. (III)
4. Calculate a storm water sump basin determined by the run off from a paved and unpaved land surface. (IV)
5. Calculate a sewage handling sump basin determined by the sewage flow from a structure. (V)
6. Install and troubleshoot a sump pump. (VI)
7. Install and troubleshoot a sewage pump. (VI)
8. Install and troubleshoot a reverse flow pump. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ABA182   19986-20086 SEWAGE AND SUMP PUMPS
    I. Sump and Sewage Pumps
        A. Definitions
        B. Differences between sump and sewage pumps
        B. Code requirements
        C. Applications
          1. residential
          2. commercial
          3. municipal
      II. Function of Sump and Sewage Pumps
          A. Removal of storm water
          B. Removal of wastes
          C. Gravity flow
        III. Components
            A. Sewage sump basin
            B. Lift stations
            C. Types of pumps
            D. Mercury float switch
          IV. Storm Water Systems
              A. Calculate storm run off from paved and unpaved surfaces
              B. Calculate size of sump basin needed
            V. Sewage Handling
                A. Calculate flow from specific structures
                B. Calculate size of sewage basin needed
              VI. Installation and Troubleshooting
                  A. Sump pumps
                  B. Sewage pumps
                  C. Reverse flow pumps
                  D. Troubleshooting procedures
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