PROJECT:

T21-13 DETAILED DESIGN – CONSTRUCTION OF

STORMWATER SUMP PIT & PUMPS FOR BASEMENT
OVAL CAR PARKING AT HAMAD MEDICAL CITY

DOCUMENT TITLE:

DESIGN BASIS MEMORANDUM

23/03/2022 0 Issued For Review KV MB SA

REV. APPD.
DATE REASON FOR REVISION PREPARED CHECKED APPD.
NO. HMC

DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2649-RP-001 SHT: 01 OF 22 REV. 0

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1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 3

1.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Scope of Work........................................................................................................... 3
2.0 PROPOSED DESIGN .................................................................................................. 6
2.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Proposed Facility....................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Criticality, Availability & Reliability ............................................................................. 7
2.4 Constraints ................................................................................................................ 7
2.5 Interface with Other Projects ..................................................................................... 7
3.0 DESIGN CRITERIA ...................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Structural Design....................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Hydraulic Design ..................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Site Survey.............................................................................................................. 12
3.5 Electrical Design ..................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Mechanical Design .................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Instrumentation Design ........................................................................................... 16
3.8 Environmental ......................................................................................................... 16
4.0 PROJECT CONSTRUCTABILITY ............................................................................. 19
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 19
4.2 Groundwater ........................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Local Ground Conditions ......................................................................................... 19
4.4 Utility Requirements ................................................................................................ 19
5.0 RISKS, HAZARDS, HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ......................... 20
5.1 Construction Phase ................................................................................................. 20
5.2 Operations Phase ................................................................................................... 21
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................. 22

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City (HBKMC), under Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is
located within the city of Doha between Al Khaleej Street, Mohammed Bin Thani Street and
Al Rayyan Road. The Oval Car Park within HBKMC is located next to Ahmed Bin Ali Street.
The Car Park area is shown in Figure 1 below:

Figure 1.1: Project Location

This car park has a ground level and a basement level. The stormwater drainage network in
the basement level currently drains into Public Works Authority (PWA) manhole no. AGO/16
through an 800mm gravity pipe. This direct gravity connection between the car park
drainage network and PWA’s network was causing flooding in the car park as a result of the
high surcharge levels in PWA network. In order to mitigate this issue, HMC agreed with PWA
to replace the gravity connection between the two networks with a controlled pumping
system.

HMC has awarded the Design and Construct contract for the proposed pumping system to
Mirrikh Contracting W.L.L. Mirrikh in turn, appointed ASCO Qatar Consulting Engineers to
undertake the design work for this project.

The Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) (this document) defines the design basis for the
work to be executed under this project.

1.2 Scope of Work

The scope of work for this project as stated in the tender document covers the following:

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1. Structural site survey within contractor scope of work prior to any excavation works.
2. Survey documents of the storm water pipe 800mm dia between HMC final Manhole MH-
1 and Ashghal first manhole is attached with this document for reference.
3. Perform site investigation and site survey for underground services.
4. Perform soil investigation prior to structural design of foundation work.
5. Removal and reinstatement of existing structures.
6. Removal, upgradation and installation of new rainwater pipes.
7. Supply, Installation, testing and commissioning of new sump pit including 1 duty, 1 assist
submersible pumps in accordance with ASHGHAL guidelines.
8. Supply, Installation, testing and commissioning of new Screen chamber, Valve chamber
and Break chamber prior to Ashghal network connection.
9. Proposed location of the sump pump with submersible pumps and break chamber is
shown in the drawing attached.
10. Water supply connection to the final manhole in the basement from the nearest water
supply network from building for the testing of the pumps.
11. Storm water screening to remove debris and impurities during heavy rain and oil
interceptor for the car park drain shall be considered in the sump pit design by the
Contractor. Following Screen chamber shall be in accordance with Ashghal Volume 3
SW Drainage design standard. L shaped or coarse basket screens should be provided.
Minimum of one duty and one stand by screen. The manual duty and stand by screen
should be installed in the incoming channel, so that the standby screen can be lowered
into position to protect the pumps while the duty screen is removed and cleaned.
12. Final connection with the Ashghal manhole shall be with all necessary elbows and valves
as per Ashghal requirements.
13. Contractor shall consider necessary coordination works with the Q Rail network passing
underground near the Contractor’s scope of work.
14. Relevant electrical services for the submersible pumps including control panels, etc.
15. Connection to public manhole of Ashghal network, KAHRAMAA including liaising,
protection of existing structures, removal and restoration of affected structures.
16. Obtain services from design Consultant for supervisory and design consultancy works.
17. Liaise with Government Agencies like Ashghal until final approval and final connection to
public services.
18. Liaise with Government Agencies like Q Rail if required until final approval and final
connection to public services.
19. Demolish concrete curbstone and asphalt area and cart away debris for job site.
20. Contractor is responsible to modify the external layout of affected parking lot.
21. Contractor is responsible to design and build appropriate access route, entry and exits,
pathway etc. to existing Ashghal manhole complying with Ashghal, Kahramaa, NFPA &
HMC operation and maintenance requirement.
22. The Design Built Contractor is responsible to perform site investigation and building
structural verification as per design & new structural loads. Provide adequacy report with
structural design.
23. If the existing structure is not suitable to carry new design loads, then contractor is
responsible to provide strengthening design the existing building structure nearby to the
proposed scope of work.
24. Provide and produce schematic and working drawings, IFC drawings, Structural
foundation Calculation as per site condition.
25. Contractor to consider existing and required new structural opening in the slab and
design the structural opening and strengthen to suit the requirements.

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26. Contractor shall design according to Ashghal, QCS and other applicable standards. In
specific to Ashghal volume 3 SW Drainage documents.
27. As-Built Record and Survey Drawings.
28. Associated Civil and MEP works.
29. BMS interface of the sump pumps with existing BMS in the building.
30. Coordination with Kahramaa and obtaining the applicable Kahramaa approvals.
31. Replacement of the existing SMDB and associated incoming and outgoing cabling.
32. Modifications to the existing SMDBs/DBs in accordance with the Contract Documents.
33. Design, supply and installation of new SMDBs/DBs, with all associated cabling, cable
containment, etc.
34. Design, supply and installation of new cables in accordance with Kahramaa Regulations
and the Contract Documentation.
35. The Contractor shall size all the cables and submit cable sizing calculations for HMC
review and approval.
36. Design, supply and installation of cable support systems (vertical and horizontal),
including ducts, conduits, trenches, cable tray, ladder rack, trunking, and catenary wires;
as necessary to complete the installation.
37. Earthing and bonding as necessary to complete the installation.
38. The Contactor shall carry out a survey of the existing electrical services within the project
scope prior to commencement of any Works. Contractor shall propose the tapping from
the existing SMDB in the basement based on site survey for HMC Engineer approval.
39. Contractor shall consider 100% emergency power for the proposed pump station.
Following shall be surveyed based on the available emergency power on site and
contractor proposal shall be submitted to HMC Engineer for approval.
40. Reviewing of as-built drawings where available and discussions and agreeing acceptable
solutions with HMC Projects and Facility Engineers.
41. Testing and Commissioning.
42. Shop drawings, catalogues, Builder's Work schedules and drawings.
43. Operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
44. Demonstration and handover to the Employer.
45. Provision of handover documentation.
46. Training of Employer’s staff.
47. Local Authority Approvals.

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2.0 PROPOSED DESIGN

2.1 General

All design elements shall be fully detailed and presented in the drawings in an appropriate
scale acceptable to HMC.

The proposed design shall ensure proper interface between the various disciplines involved
in providing the services. Co-ordinated drawings showing relative positions of various
services and structures shall be provided.

All calculations, specifications, spread sheets and any other deliverables produced in
connection with the design work shall be prepared using approved software packages.

Whenever computers are utilized for civil / structural design, calculations shall include
printouts of: model geometry, member sizes & properties, applied loads and load
combinations, support reactions, member design actions, and deflections. Calculations shall
include sketches / printouts showing structural arrangements, loads, member sizes, etc.

All calculations will be in SI units. All levels will be related to QNHD (Qatar National Height
Datum) and co-ordinates will be related to QNG (Qatar National Grid).

2.2 Proposed Facility

According to the tender document, the proposed facility shall include the following:

1. New Sump Pit

An underground reinforced concrete structure with C.I. Double Seal Medium Duty (Grade B
to BS EN 124) cover. The inlet is 800mm dia. VC pipe. The outlet is 400mm dia. high
pressure D.I. pipe connected to PWA receiving manhole. The Pit will also have GRP ladder
rungs @ 300mm o.c., 80mm dia., platforms, UPVC drain line c/w concrete encasement,
intermediate stabilizer bracket furnished for guide rail, benching, recommended hopper,
GRP lining, 100mm dia. UPVC vent pipe with insect screen proof. A Screen and an Oil
Interceptor will also be provided.

2. New Valve Chamber

The chamber will include a Non-Return Valve, a Gate Valve, an Air Release Valve, a
Flowmeter, an Isolation Valve, a Quick Fit Valve for hose connection, dismantling joints for
each discharge pipe header coming from the submersible pump and reducers, etc. Puddle
flanges will be provided for every pipe penetration in the walls and flexible couplings as
necessary. Access ladder will be provided.

3. Pressure Break Chamber

Will include the required benching, access ladder and cover.

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4. Submersible Pump Details

Flow capacity of each pump shall be 130 l/s @ 15m head and 25kW approximate power,
415V/3Ph/50Hz, including mounting and connection to permanent power, all including float
switches, power/control panel. Submersible Pump shall be 1 duty & 1 assist arrangement.
The capacity of the pump is indicative only. The final pump flow rate and required pressure
will be estimated during the design stage. The proposed pumps shall be from a reputed
manufacturer like GRUNDFOS, ITT, KSB, WILO, EBARA, LOWARA.

2.3 Criticality, Availability & Reliability

There are no Criticality, Availability nor Reliability issues currently identified for this project
since it is a stormwater facility that will be constructed during the dry weather season.

2.4 Constraints

The following constraints are identified for this project:

1. The area allocated for the proposed facility is relatively small and is congested with
services. This will create challenges during both the design and the construction stages.

2. The proposed facility is within the Qatar Rail buffer. Coordination with Qatar Rail will be
required.

3. Close coordination and approval from PWA will be necessary since the facility will drain
into existing PWA network.

4. The project is located within a populated area in Hamad Medical City. HMC has
regulations regarding noise, working hours and public safety. Close coordination between
the Contractor and HMC Security Department will be required throughout the construction
phase.

2.5 Interface with Other Projects

The project is within the buffer of Qatar Rail. No other projects have been identified at this
stage that will impact the design phase of this project.

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3.0 DESIGN CRITERIA

3.1 Introduction
The proposed design in general will be based on the following:
(a) The Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) issued by the Qatar Standards,
Laboratories and Standardization Affairs, Ministry of Environment, 2014 and all
revisions and addenda issued by the same ministry prior to the date of
announcement inviting tenderer.
(b) The Code of Practice and Specification for Trench Works in the Highway prepared by
the Ministry of Public Works.
(c) The Qatar Survey Manual prepared by Urban Planning & Development Authority.
(d) The Qatar Traffic Manual prepared by the Ministry of Public Works.
(e) The current Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Equipment and Air
Conditioning of Residential and Commercial Building, by the Ministry of Electricity
and Water, P.O. Box 41, Doha.
(f) Any current and relevant regulation notice or circular issued by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs & Agriculture (including the previous Ministry of Public Works and
the previous Ministry of Industry & Public Works), the Ministry of Electricity and Water
or the appropriate local Municipality prior to the date of the newspaper advertisement
to Tender.
(g) Any Local Municipality Regulations
(h) The State of Qatar law No. (6) of the year 1987 and all subsequent amendments
concerning Materials and Equipment from Qatar or other CCASG countries,
obtainable from Government House, Doha.
(i) State of Qatar Law No. 30 of 2002 and all subsequent amendments concerning the
Environment, obtainable from Government House, Doha
(j) The Standard Method of Measurement version 7, 1998 (SMM7) of Building Works
prepared by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK.
(k) Drafting Standards Prepared by Public Works Authority.
(l) Public Works Authority Drainage Design Manual Volume 3, Surface Water Drainage
And its Amendments.

3.2 Structural Design

In addition to the standards mentioned above, the Structural Design will be based on the
following:

1. Codes & Standards

EN 1990 Eurocode 0: EC0-Basis of structural design

EN 1991 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures
EN 1992 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures
EN 1993 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures
EN 1996 Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures
EN 1997 Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design
BS EN 1917: 2002-Concrete Manholes and Inspection Chambers, Unreinforced, Steel
Fibre and Reinforced

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2. Design Loads

A. Standard Loads:

Density of Soil: 22 kN/m3 (or as stated in the Geotechnical Investigation Report)

Density of Water: 10 kN/m3
Density of Concrete: 25 kN/m3
Vehicle Wheel Load: HB45 (2.50*45kN/wheel 4 No at spacing of 1m) Single nominal wheel
load 100kN (1.1N/mm2 for 0.30x0.30m area) or UDL 60 kN/m2.
Additional surcharge for earth retaining structures 20kN/m2.
Pressure in the Pipeline: Working: 6 Bar, Test: 9 Bar

B. Design Load Cases and Load Combination:

i. Self-Weight (DL)
ii. SDL-Structural Dead Load over the Cover Slab, includes fill soil above Cover Slab as
well as weight of paving etc. (DL)
iii. Soil- Lateral Load on wall due to soil. (DL)
iv. Surcharge-Lateral Load on wall due to live load surcharge. (LL)
v. HB-1-Single Wheel Load over the Manhole Cover. (LL)
vi. HB-2-Wheel Loads (1m spacing) over the Cover Slab this will be multiple wheel load
according to the maximum possible wheel over the Cover Slab. (LL)
vii. HA-UDL Load equivalent to wheel load 60 kN/m2 (worst case according to span). (LL)

Basic Load Combination is adopted from Eurocode 2, which is as follows:

SLS: 1.0DL+1.0LL
ULS: 1.35DL+1.50LL (Soil load comes under DL as per the relevant code)

C. Materials:

Grade of Concrete: C40/50

Grade of Reinforcement: B500B
Type of Cement: Triple Blend

D. Joint Type:

Elastomeric Joint Seal/Elastomeric Joint Seal: Per Fig (2) - Typical Joint Assemblies,
Section 3.1.1 of EN1917:2002

E. Lifting Hooks Requirements:

Factor of Safety Required: 2.50 (Cl 5.7 BSEN5911-1)

F. Buoyancy Requirements:

Factor of Safety against Buoyancy: 1.10

Groundwater Level: Up to the top of Roof Slab

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G. Cover to Reinforcement:

Minimum cover to reinforcement is as follows:

Soil Face: 75mm
Inner Face: 50mm

H. Geotechnical Parameters

Coefficient of Earth Pressure (ko): 0.50 (or as stated in the Geotechnical

Investigation Report)
Safe Bearing Capacity at the Base of the Shaft: Per the Geotechnical Investigation
Report/Field Test
Modulus of Subgrade Reaction (K): Per the Geotechnical Investigation Report/Field
Test

I. Concrete Section Durability Criteria:

Maximum allowable Crack Width: 0.20mm for Walls, Slab

0.30mm for Beams
Minimum Reinforcement for Temperature and Shrinkage during concrete casting and
hardening time: Per Eurocode 2

3.3 Hydraulic Design

The design criteria that will be used to verify the required pump flow rate is listed below.

1. Design Storm

The intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) profiles published in PWA’s Drainage Design Manual

are proposed for the project. The IDF relationship is given by the following equation:

I = CTrm / (t+d)n

Where: I= Rainfall intensity (mm/hr)

C= 410 (fitting parameter)
Tr= Return period (years)
t= Storm duration (minutes)
m= 0206 (fitting parameter)
n= 0.787 (fitting parameter)
d= 10 (fitting parameter)

The IDF values included in the Drainage Design Manual and proposed for the project are
shown in the table below.

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Table 3.1: Intensity-Duration-Frequency Values

Return Period (years)
Duration
2 5 10 25 50 100
5mn 56.1 67.8 78.2 94.4 108.9 125.7
10mn 44.8 54.1 62.4 75.3 86.9 100.2
15mn 37.6 45.4 52.3 63.2 72.9 84.1
20mn 32.5 39.3 45.3 54.7 63.1 72.8
30mn 25.9 31.3 36.1 43.6 50.3 58.1
45mn 20.2 24.4 28.1 34.0 39.2 45.2
60mn 16.7 20.2 23.3 28.1 32.4 37.4
2hr 10.3 12.4 14.3 17.3 19.9 23.0
3hr 7.6 9.2 10.6 12.8 14.8 17.0
6hr 4.5 5.4 6.3 7.6 8.7 10.1
12hr 2.6 3.2 3.7 4.4 5.1 5.9
24hr 1.5 1.9 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.4

Based on the contract documents, the 25-year storm is the proposed design storm for the
project.

2. Run-off Coefficient

The following table summarizes the run-off coefficients proposed for different types of
catchment areas.

Table 3.2: Landuse Table and Run-off Coefficients

Land Use Run-off Coefficient
Roads and Paved Areas 0.9
Roofs 0.9
Residential Density-Low 0.3
Residential Density-Medium 0.5
Residential Density-High 0.7
Business & Commercial Areas 0.6
Light Industrial 0.7
Open Areas 0.2
Undeveloped Areas 0.1

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3. Sub-catchment Areas

Each type of contributing area within the catchment will be measured individually, assigned
the proper run-off coefficient based on its landuse, and allocated to the manhole that the
area drains to.

3.4 Site Survey

A site survey is required at the proposed pumping station location. The objective of the
survey is to determine the ground levels and the existing services in the area. The scope of
the survey work shall include:

1. Hand-digging excavations to uncover, identify (material, diam. & level) and record the
status of existing underground services.

2. Identification/verification of positions of existing structures, visible features, service

authority covers and overhead services along the survey route.

3. A level grid topographic survey to accurately define the surface of the site.

3.5 Electrical Design

1. General

The Electrical Design and Engineering shall be in line with Kahramaa’s requirements and in
accordance with other national and international standards.

The electrical distribution system shall employ safety margins to ensure that the site power
distribution is safe under all operating conditions, including those associated with the start-up
and shut-down of equipment.

The design of the electrical power distribution system shall be such as to afford the reliability
and flexibility in operation consistent with operational requirements. The system shall remain
stable under all operating conditions.

All systems shall be designed for ease of operation and maintenance with fail safe features
and simplicity consistent with maximum performance.

All electrical materials shall be corrosion resistant and suitable for humid and dusty
environments. Suitable UV protection shall be provided for all outdoor electrical installations.

2. Cabling

All cables shall be copper multistrand conductors. Cables shall be adequately sized taking
into account:
- Current capacity
- Voltage drop
- Thermal stress under fault condition.
- Installation method

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- Cable type and configuration

- Derating factors (grouping, temperature, soil thermal resistivity and the like)

Underground cables shall generally be direct buried XLPE/SWA/PVC unless under roads or
entering buildings where they shall be installed in ducts. A cable draw in manhole shall be
provided at the transition from direct buried to cables in ducts for cables entering into
buildings.

Internal final circuit wiring shall be PVC cables contained within trunking or conduits

Cable tray sizing shall be in accordance with Kahramaa Wiring Code and Qatar Construction
Specification.

Concrete cable tiles and marker tapes shall be provided for all cable trenches. Where ducts
are provided, 25% spare ducts subject to a minimum of two ducts shall be provided.

3. Power Supply

In general, the electrical distribution system and equipment’s will be designed for a voltage
variation of ±6% and the frequency variation of ±0.1 Hz. However, the combined variation of
voltage & frequency will not exceed 10% at any time. All equipment’s shall be suitable for
operation for these tolerances.

4. Load List / Load Analysis

In order to determine the adequacy of the existing and new power distribution system and to
establish the single line diagrams, a load list shall be prepared. Each electrical load shall be
categorized as continuous, intermittent, or standby as appropriate.

In addition, the following demand factors are applied to the various load categories:
Continuous loads: 100% on-stream load
Intermittent loads: 30% of the on-stream load
Standby loads: 10% on-stream load

5. Electrical Environment Design Conditions

All electrical equipment, fitting and accessories shall be capable of withstanding and operate
normally at the following maximum temperatures:

Maximum ambient temperature outdoor 52 °C

Maximum temperature indoor 45 °C
Maximum recorded shade temperature 49 °C
Average minimum shade temperature 20 °C
Normal winter minimum temperature 12 °C
Minimum winter temperature 0 °C
Maximum sun radiation temperature 84 °C
Absolute maximum humidity 100%

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6. Short Circuit Rating

All equipment shall be capable of withstanding the effects of the short circuit currents (initial
asymmetrical and peak short circuit current) and consequential voltage arising in the event
of equipment failure and equipment faults.

7. Earthing System

All equipment are to be connected to earth via the lowest practical impedance path. Potential
gradients between components are to be minimized to ensure step and touch potentials do
not exceed recommended safe limits at all times.

The earth resistance value of the earthing system shall not exceed 1 ohm and the resistance
of any point in the earth continuity system to the main earth electrode shall not exceed 1
ohm unless approved otherwise by Kahramaa. PVC insulated copper cable shall be used as
buried earth conductor.

The function of the earthing system is to establish and provide:

1. An equipotent grounding system for connection of all electronic/electrical equipment to the
ground grid system.
2. Protection of personnel and equipment from electrical shock hazard.
3. Protection of personnel, structures, and equipment from lightning hazard.
4. Return ground path for ground fault protective devices.

The earth system shall be capable of dissipating, within the earth, the energy of direct
lightning strikes with no ensuing degradation to itself. Grounding shall also be capable of
dissipating direct currents (DC), alternating currents (AC) and (RF) radio frequency currents
from equipment and facility grounding conductors. It shall also be capable of conducting
power system fault currents to earth for the time required to safely operate the protective
devices.

A separate clean earth system shall be provided for the connection of the instrumentation
equipment. The earth resistance of clean earth system shall be less than 1 ohm.

3.6 Mechanical Design

1. General

All equipment material selection shall be done based on the product handled, design and
climatic conditions of installation sites. Consideration shall also be accorded in design,
towards the hot, humid, native desert environment with frequent sandstorms. Equipment and
its associated piping layout shall take into consideration the requirements to provide
adequate access, drainage, venting and isolation facilities for normal plant operation,
maintenance and inspection, as well as for hydro testing of pipe works.

2. Design Codes and Standards

Design and Construction of mechanical equipment / packages required for this project shall
be carried out in accordance with Hamad Medical City Standards, Public Works Authority

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Standards, QCS2014, National and International Codes/Standards and with good

engineering practice.

3. Equipment Requirements

The following guidelines shall be followed for the equipment / package design / selection,
which will be required as per the process design in addition to the various equipment
specifications / datasheets. Also, with respect to equipment layout, due consideration shall
be given to provide adequate access for operation, maintenance and inspection.

4. Pumps

Pumps shall be designed to comply with QCS 2014 Section 9 Part 2 and relevant HMC/PWA
Standards.

In the selection of the type of pumps, attention should be given to the maintenance aspects
of the pumps, such as convenience of lifting out and dismantling for inspection and repairs,
life of the bearings, the suitability of the pump, materials for the intended service, and
available space and access for the pump installation.

Pumps will be sized to meet the maximum demands (i.e. peak hour) and minimum pressure
requirement based on the hydraulic design and Client’s approval.

The pumps monitoring and control shall include as a minimum the number of control levels
listed below

• Low Level Alarm

• Pump Off
• First Pump On
• Assist Pump On
• High Level Alarm

5. Isolation Valves

Isolation valves shall be provided in an accessible location.

6. Air Relief Valves

At high points in the rising main where air can accumulate, provisions shall be made to
remove air by means of automatic air relief valves.

7. Flow Meters

Flow meters shall be installed for monitoring flows from the pumping station.

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3.7 Instrumentation Design

1. General

A complete automatic monitoring and control system for the proposed works will be required
to enable centralized monitoring and control of the operations. The system is to be
compatible and will be integrated with the existing Building Management System (BMS)
operated by HMC.

Existing DDC panels, field devices will be re-used where applicable. DDC panels shall have
enough IO points with 25% spare IO points. IO modules shall be added as required in the
existing controllers or additional DDC panel shall be added as required.

The details of the proposed monitoring & control system should be finalized during detail
design stage in consultation with HMC. This section provides an outline of proposed
monitoring and control requirements for the pumping station. Specifications and data sheets
for the monitoring and control system shall be prepared during the detail design stage of the
project.

The proposed pumping station shall be designed to operate as "unmanned facilities. The
system will be designed to provide full automatic control of the entire system with minimum
operator intervention during normal operations. All controls shall be capable of being
switched between automatic or manual mode.

The design of the control system shall be such as to optimize control and monitoring of the
pumping station utilizing the functions implemented. It shall ensure personnel and
operational safety at all times.

The reliability and availability of the monitoring and control system shall be in accordance
with the functional and operational requirements and shall be based on the specific site
conditions.

2. Monitoring Requirements

The typical monitoring requirements would be as follows:

• Low Level Alarm
• Pump Off
• First Pump On
• Assist Pump On
• High Level Alarm

3.8 Environmental

1. General

All design aspects of the project shall comply with the State of Qatar Environmental Law No.
30 of 2002 and its executive regulations, as well as HMC standards for environmental
requirements.

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All design aspects of the project shall be in compliance with the state of Qatar Environmental
Law (Law No. 30 of 2002 issued by Ministry of Environment) and its executive regulations as
well as HMC specifications and guidelines.

2. Temperature and Pressure

Average maximum shade temperature 49 ºC

Maximum recorded shade temperature 52 ºC
Average minimum shade temperature 20 ºC
Minimum recorded shade temperature 0 ºC
Minimum winter temperature 0 ºC
Maximum external surface temperature 84 ºC
Average monthly soil temperature (0.5m to 10m depth) Max 38 ºC Min 22 ºC
Average barometric pressure 0.98 Bar A

3. Relative Humidity

Annual average humidity 62%

Absolute maximum humidity 100%
Absolute minimum humidity 1%

The maximum humidity generally occurs during the winter months of December and
January, but humidity of 100% is possible throughout the year. Humidity of 100% at 27°C
has been recorded. At the time of maximum summer temperature, the relative humidity may
be up to 64%.

4. Rainfall

Average annual rainfall 80mm

Maximum recorded annual rainfall 302 mm
Minimum recorded annual rainfall < 1mm

5. Incidence of Lightning

Thunderstorms and lightning are infrequent. However, they are more likely to occur in winter
and pre-summer seasons.

6. Sandstorms

Severe sandstorms are common. They may last for several days with the atmosphere
heavily laden with dust particles down to 2 microns. More detailed information is available
from the Meteorological Department of the Civil Aviation Authority.

7. Ultraviolet Radiation

UV radiation levels are high and all GRP and other plastics, subject to direct sunlight, shall
contain a UV barrier.

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8. Datums

All elevations shall be referred to Qatar National Height Datum (QNHD).

All coordinates shall be referred to Qatar National Grid (QNG).

9. Earthquake

Qatar is a region of low seismic activity. Zone 1 in accordance with UBC shall be considered
for the evaluation of earthquake loads.

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4.0 PROJECT CONSTRUCTABILITY

4.1 Introduction

Due to the current levels of construction in Qatar, there is a high demand on construction
materials such as pipes, cement, aggregates, reinforcement etc. Accordingly, there may be
the possibility that contractors may experience delays in obtaining these materials. However,
the common nature of the majority of materials envisaged for use in the project should not
pose any significant risk to its construction.

Pipework, associated pump sets and instrumentation can be sourced locally from approved
vendors.

Wherever possible, locally available mechanical and electrical equipment will be specified.

4.2 Groundwater

Construction levels are higher than expected groundwater levels in the project area. It is not
anticipated that groundwater will be an issue during construction. Groundwater levels are
prone to seasonal fluctuations but construction work is expected to be completed during the
dry weather season.

4.3 Local Ground Conditions

Local ground conditions in the project area are expected to conform to the general norms of
Qatar's geology for internal zones. The Geotechnical Site Investigation Reports for the
project area will be obtained commissioned at a later stage to confirm that. However, the
design and construction practices for this type of ground conditions are well established and
should not pose a risk.

4.4 Utility Requirements

Design of facilities to include utilities as follows:

1) Power – Required
2) Water – Not required
3) Foul – Not required
4) Telephone – Not required

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5.0 RISKS, HAZARDS, HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE

ENVIRONMENT
5.1 Construction Phase

The following matrix shows the impacts that may occur during the construction phase.

Table Error! No text of specified style in document..1 Activities that may result in
significant impacts: Construction Phase
Activity Examples Pipeline Chambers

Site Works Clear site, earthworks and store materials ■ 

Ancillary Works Temporary access, power supplies water ■ ■

supplies
Raw Materials Demand Aggregates, fill materials  

Transport of Raw Aggregates, pipes, rebar, concete ■ ■

Materials
Transport of Employees Daily journeys to site

Employment Local people

Local Expenditure Materials and Services ■ 

Lighting Construction Site 

Vibration Traffic, excavation, compaction  ■

Noise On site plant ■ ■

Dust and Particulates Earth moving, stockpiles, excavation. ■

Gaseous Emissions Exhaust from vehicles ■

Aqueous Discharges Pollution incidents, storm run-off

Solid Waste Disposal Spoil, construction material ■ 

Accidents / Hazards Excavation failures, spillages

Commonly Cause Significant Impact ■

Occasionally Cause Significant Impact 

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5.2 Operations Phase

The following matrix shows the impacts that may occur during the operations phase.

Table 5.2 Activities that may result in significant impacts: Operations Phase
Activity Examples Pipeline Chambers

Maintenance Cleaning silt, maintaining equipment  ■

Transport of Employees Daily journeys to site

Employment Local people

Local Expenditure Materials and Services 

Lighting Site Works 

Vibration Traffic

Noise On site plant 

Aqueous Discharges Pollution incidents, storm run-off

Solid Waste Disposal Silt disposal  

Accidents / Hazards Spillages, blockages, failures 

Commonly Cause Significant Impact ■

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Occasionally Cause Significant Impact 
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APPENDIX A
HMC Policies and Procedures

Ref Title Date

- Contractor Control Mar 2017
CL 7243 Infection Control for the Engineering and July 2012
Bioengineering Department
CL 7249 Management of Infectious Waste Sept 2012
CL 7254 Infection Control During Construction Apr 2015
Renovation and Maintenance (including
Appendices)
SA 1000 Construction Site Safety Jan 2012
SA 1006 Bomb Threat Feb 2012
SA 1013 Maintaining Escape corridors, Exit Doors and Jan 2012
Escape Passages
SA 1014 Electrical Equipment Policy Feb 2012
SA 1015 Safety Management Plan Aug 2011
SA 1017 Design Hazard Identification and Risk May 2012
Assessments
SA 1021 Fire Call Actions and Responsibilities Dec 2011
SA 1022 Use of Lifting Equipment in HMC Jan 2012
Construction Sites
SA 1023 Head Protection Jan 2012
SA 1024 Fire Safety Inspections and Audits Dec 2011
SA 1027 Finishes and Furnishings Jan 2012
SA 1032 Fire Prevention and Protection, Equipment Dec 2011
Approvals and Operations
SA 1033 Unauthorized Entry at Egress and Ingress Jan 2012

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