Foras Reliable Water Supply for a Housing Development in Addis Ababa
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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Year: 2024
Application: Pressure Boosting System for Residential Housing (5-Story Buildings)
EES GmbH has successfully delivered a high-performance Foras booster set pump system to a major housing development project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The project supports reliable water supply for multiple 5-story residential buildings, providing clean and consistent water pressure to an estimated to 20,000 residents.
This installation demonstrates our expertise in pressure boosting systems, high-altitude pump engineering, and durable water supply solutions for developing infrastructure projects in Africa.
The Challenge
The housing development required a stable and uninterrupted water supply system capable of:
Delivering consistent water pressure to 5-story buildings
Operating efficiently at high altitude conditions
Managing local water quality, including potential small sand particles
Ensuring continuous supply even during pump maintenance
Serving a growing population of up to 20,000 people
High-altitude environments affect pump performance due to lower atmospheric pressure. Additionally, local water conditions required enhanced durability to prevent premature wear of hydraulic components.
Our Solution
EES GmbH supplied a Foras 2P PSV-250/5T Booster Set, a vertical multistage pressure boosting system designed for fully automatic operation in residential and commercial buildings.
Key Technical Features:
2 vertical multistage pumps (2 pumps active, 0 standby)
Flow rate per pump: 2 l/s
Total head: 49 m
Nominal power: 1.87 kW
Galvanized suction and delivery manifolds
Control box with pressure switch and IP55 protection
Rubber vibration dampers for stable operation
Stainless steel impellers for increased durability
To address the specific project requirements:
Engineering calculations were adapted for high-altitude performance
Stainless steel impellers were selected to ensure long-term reliability, even in the presence of fine sand particles
The duplex configuration ensures uninterrupted water supply during maintenance operations
The system automatically distributes workload between pumps based on pressure demand, ensuring energy efficiency and operational stability.
Results
The booster set installation now provides:
✔ Reliable water pressure across 5-story residential buildings
✔ Continuous operation with maintenance flexibility
✔ Increased durability under local water conditions
✔ Optimized performance for high-altitude environments
✔ Water access for approximately 10,000–20,000 residents
This project reinforces EES GmbH’s position as a trusted supplier of industrial and residential booster pump systems in Africa, delivering engineered solutions tailored to local environmental conditions.
Variable speed drive (VSD) version available:
Looking for a Reliable Pressure Boosting System?
If your project requires a high-performance booster set pump for residential, commercial, or infrastructure developments, our engineering team provides:
Professional hydraulic calculations
High-altitude pump adaptation
Durable stainless steel solutions
Factory-direct supply
Full technical support
Contact US today to discuss your project requirements and receive a customized pump solution designed for long-term reliability and efficiency.
