Riverbank Protection in Tainan, Taiwan
◎ Models Installed:LA Series - Submersible Axial flow Pumps
◎ Description:
Tainan is a city that is frequently flooded. Besides being in the lowlands, aggradation of the river that flows through the district is identified as the top cause. The Tainan city government proposed a riverbank protection project that is projected to reduce 20 hectares of the impacted area. The revetment integrated 2 LA Series 75kW LA-28100 and one 37kW LA-2250 pump to replace the original mobile water pump. LA Series Axial Flow Pump is high-volume pumping for up to 60m3/min. The LA-28100 discharges 60m3/min with 5m head, and the LA-2250 discharges 36m3/min with 4m head. The pumps have effectively drained the water, reducing flooding, and protecting the residents’ life and property.