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Foras Vertical Turbine Pumps – Agricultural Irrigation System near Aswan Dam, Egypt. High-Performance Water Pumping Solutions

Location: Egypt

Year: 2017

Application: The Aswan dam


In the heart of Egypt, adjacent to the iconic Aswan Dam, Foras delivered a turnkey pumping solution to support a large-scale agricultural irrigation project. The objective was to harness water from deep wells and efficiently deliver it to pivot irrigation systems, enabling sustainable farming in a demanding environment.


Foras Vertical Turbine Pumps – Agricultural Irrigation System near Aswan Dam, Egypt

The Challenge

The challenge was to design and install a robust and energy-efficient water distribution system that could draw water from 30 deep wells—each 30 inches in diameter—and deliver consistent flow and pressure suitable for advanced agricultural irrigation across vast fields.


Our Solution: VP-Series by Foras

Foras supplied 32 vertical turbine pumps, tailored for different performance requirements, with a combined power of 4,000 kW. The system includes VP14 and VP22-400 series pumps—measuring 14” and 22” respectively—engineered to operate at depths of approximately 30 meters. These pumps are powered by 75 kW surface-mounted electric motors to facilitate easy maintenance.


The installation of the pump assembly model VP14/4
The installation of the pump assembly model VP14/4, in that picture you can appreciate the suction bell with stainless steel strainer and then the 4 pump stages
The installation of the pump assembly model VP14/4

Each hydraulic assembly features semi-axial designs with marine bronze impellers, delivering an impressive 280 m³/h flow at a pressure of 75 meters. The water is first collected in a centralized basin, then redistributed to pivot irrigation systems via high-efficiency “HV” series multistage pumps driven by 250 kW motors.


In the picture on the right is shown the hydraulic part of the 22” pump in the phase of installation into the well
In the picture on the right is shown the hydraulic part of the 22” pump in the phase of installation into the well

  • Pump Series: VP14 and VP22-400

  • Pump Type: Vertical turbine, semi-axial

  • Flow Rate: Up to 280 m³/h

  • Head Pressure: 75 meters

  • Material: Marine bronze impellers, stainless steel strainers

  • Motor Power: 75 kW for well pumps, 250 kW for booster pumps

  • Installation: Surface motor configuration, easy maintenance access


These configurations ensure high performance in harsh conditions and continuous operation for critical irrigation cycles.





In that picture is shown the booting pumps, which suck the water from the basing to feed the pivot irrigation systems
In that picture is shown the booting pumps, which suck the water from the basing to feed the pivot irrigation systems

Results

Foras vertical turbine pump systems near the Aswan Dam demonstrate engineering excellence in delivering high-volume, reliable, and maintainable water solutions for agriculture. With performance, durability, and scalability at the core, this project showcases Foras' capability in transforming arid landscapes into productive farmland.


Interested in optimizing your water infrastructure with industrial-grade pump systems? Contact us today.

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