The pumping systems for a 220km water pipeline feeding Queensland’s resource-rich Bowen Basin have been completed and handed over by Flowserve Pump Division.
The pipeline, from Burdekin Falls to Moranbah, is one component of an overall pipeline project worth $300 million, and is expected to provide 60 million extra tones of coal and about 4000 jobs for the Burdekin region in north Queensland.
Flowserve Pump Division was responsible for the project.
The company worked on all stages of design and construction.
The pumps are 450x400mm TKL ECSD two-stage, horizontal split case.
The final station has two 1100kW motors delivering 645 litres at a head of 123m. The pumps are 400 x 500mm TKL SuperTitan single stage, horizontal split case.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said the pipeline guaranteed a continuation of existing water supplies. It represents an increase of 1.5 ml per day on the water previously supplied by mining companies, BHP Billiton, Mitsubishi Alliance and Anglo Coal Australia.
Bob Neale
General Manager
Sales and Services
Flowserve Pump Division
03 9574 3100
bneale@flowserve.com