Western Region PS 28 16366 Rev 0

Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
Condition Assessment and Energy

Management Survey of ADDC Water
Pumping Stations Including Water
Tank Internal Inspection
Western Region PS 28 - Delma Hill
Tanks DW-DLM-0201
June 2011
Contents
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Project Objectives 1
1.2 Project Scope 1
1.3 Purpose of this Report 1
1.4 Related Reports 1
1.5 ADDC Supplied Information 2
1.6 Content of this Report 2
2. Scope of Assessment 3
2.1 Concrete Water Storage Tanks Condition Assessment 3
3. Concrete Water Storage Tanks Assessment 4

3.1 General Description 4
3.2 Ground Tanks 4
3.3 Summary of Action Points 5
4. Recommendations 6
Appendices
A Water Storage Tanks
76/10239/16366 Condition Assessment and Energy Management Survey of ADDC Water Pumping Stations Including Water
Western Region PS 28 - Delma Hill Tanks DW-DLM-0201
1. Introduction
1.1 Project Objectives

The objective for this project is to develop a prioritised maintenance and management strategy that
extends the life and reliability of 37 water pumping stations managed by the Abu Dhabi Distribution
Company (ADDC).
1.2 Project Scope

The scope for this project includes:
1. Collect and review available technical information to conduct the pumping station condition
assessment;
2. Develop a methodology for condition and performance assessment of ADDC’s water pumping station
located in Central, Eastern, and Western Regions;
3. Conduct a Pilot Test on 3 pumping stations and submit an assessment report for review by ADDC;
4. Conduct a visual inspection of concrete water storage tanks;
5. Produce a Condition Assessment and Energy Management Report on each of the nominated water
pumping stations;
6. Produce a Condition Assessment of concrete water storage tanks which:
– Summarises the structural condition of the tanks with respect to defects such as cracks, leaks,
settlement, honey combing, deflection and condition of any linings or protective coatings;
– Identifies and recommends what repairs are required to remediate any defects;
7. Produce a final Condition Assessment and Management Strategy Report for the 37 water pumping
stations which:
– summarises the results of the individual pumping station surveys;
– identifies plant and equipment for repair, overhaul or replacement; and
– presents GHD’s recommendations for condition monitoring, maintenance and energy management
improvement and operator training and operations improvement.
1.3 Purpose of this Report

This report presents the following results of GHD’s Condition Assessment and Energy Management
Survey of Western Region PS 28 - Delma Hill Tanks DW-DLM-0201.
This report should be read in conjunction with the “Assessment Overview Report” and the final “Condition
Assessment and Management Strategy Report”.
1.4 Related Reports

This report should be read in conjunction with the “Assessment Overview Report” and the final “Condition
Assessment and Management Strategy Report”.
76/10239/16366 Condition Assessment and Energy Management Survey of ADDC Water Pumping Stations Including Water 1
1.5 ADDC Supplied Information
Not all information to conduct the full scope of the pumping station survey was available from ADDC or
from GHD’s research of equipment suppliers and their websites.
1.6 Content of this Report

This report contains the condition assessment of the concrete water storage tanks only. There is no
associated pump station at this location and therefore no associated pump station condition assessment
in this report.
2. Scope of Assessment
2.1 Concrete Water Storage Tanks Condition Assessment

GHD’s site team conducted a visual inspection of each concrete storage tank, both internal and external.
The inspection was carried out in accordance with GHD’s “Procedure for Structural Inspection of
Concrete Water Tanks” as attached in Appendix A.
The inspection aims to identify and record defects such as:
Cracks;
Leaks;
Honeycombed or drummy concrete;
Excessive or abnormal deflection;
Ground settlement;
Internal lining failure; and
External protective coating failure (if there is an external coating).
GHD’s condition assessment schedules for concrete water storage tanks are attached in Appendix A.
3. Concrete Water Storage Tanks Assessment
3.1 General Description

This station has three (3) concrete water storage tanks which are located at an elevated level. The tanks
are circular ground structures with a capacity of 4.5 Ml. Each tank has an internal baffle wall with a beam
located above the baffle wall and multiple square columns providing support for the roof. The bottom of
the ground tanks sits at ground level and the tanks have nominal internal diameter of 28 metres. Tank 1
has an internal height of 8.25 metres while Tank 2 and Tank 3 have an internal height of 8.10 metres.
The roof level of Tank 1 can be accessed by one steel ladder with protective cage while two steel ladders
with protective cages provide access to the each of the rooves for Tank 2 and Tank 3. There are four
manholes in each tank and only two manholes with GRP ladders are utilised for access. The external
wall is covered with a paint coating and the roof is covered with concrete tiles. The tanks are internally
lined with what appears to be an epoxy coating on the walls, columns and floor with an apparent plaster
coating to the roof soffit of Tank 1 and paint coating to the roof soffit of Tank 2 and Tank 3.
3.2 Ground Tanks

The external top slab for each tank is covered with concrete tiles which do not allow for an appropriate
assessment of the concrete slab. Tile cracks and loose membrane along the parapet were observed in
some areas of each tank. Visual inspection of the external wall of each ground tank showed signs of
deterioration with large areas of lining peel and paint blisters. Multiple crack marks can be observed at
the construction joints. Several areas of calcium carbonate deposits from leaks were identified. A loose
section of membrane was also identified at Tank 1. There was no evidence of ground movement or
settlement for each tank.
A visual inspection of the internal surface did not allow for an appropriate assessment of the concrete
structure due to the protective coating at all structural elements. Hammer tapping on the floor was not
possible in some areas due to the water remaining in the tank. Signs of deterioration were still observed
at the floor areas of each tank evidenced by multiple areas lining peel. The existing coating at the soffit,
beam, walls and columns of each tank also show signs of deterioration. Several areas of lining peel and
paint blisters can be identified in these areas. Some cracks at roof soffit of Tank 1 have been observed
while multiple crack marks were identified at Tank 3. Rust stains from corroded reinforcement or tie rods
were also observed at some wall and column areas of each tank. Crack marks identified at the wall
locations of each tank were based on the dark stains that have crack-like shapes. Multiple leakage marks
from calcium carbonate deposits were also spotted in some wall areas. Some areas of concrete
delamination areas were also identified at the wall of Tank 2. Deformed sections of joint sealant were
observed at the walls of Tank 2 and Tank 3. There were also a number of wall locations in Tank 3 where
unaligned joints were observed. Multiple damp spots and crazing at patch repairs was also observed in
some wall areas of Tank 3.
Other column defects consist of minor spalling identified in some columns of Tank 1 and Tank 2. Some
columns in Tank 2 also show air voids and damp spots while Tank 3 has some columns with exposed
aggregates.
Significant corroded sections of ladder cage were observed at Tank 3.
3.3 Summary of Action Points
Cracks that are leaking or show historic leaks to be repaired.
External coating to be removed and replaced in areas that show deterioration and delamination.
Further assessment of rust stains for apparent corroded sections of reinforcement or tie rods.
Internal coating to be removed and replaced in areas that show deterioration and delamination.
Repair delaminated and spalled areas of concrete.
Remove and replace failed joint sealant.
Remove and replace corroded ladder cages in Tank 3.
Detailed inspection of internal concrete surfaces to be performed after removal of existing coating and
before application of new coating to identify any further structural defects. Repair of any significant
defects must be completed prior to reapplication of coating.
4. Recommendations
Concrete Water Storage Tank Assessment

1. Repair crack and leakage areas with appropriate method.
2. Replace joint sealant.
3. Remove and replace the internal coating of all tanks. Remove and replace suitable areas of external
coating.
4. Remove and replace coating at the external wall of the ground tank and elevated tank wall.
5. Further assessment of rust stains.
6. Access ladder cage to be removed and replaced at Tank 3.
Appendix A
Water Storage Tanks
Condition Assessment Procedure and Schedules

a) Inspection Procedure
b) Defect Schedule
c) Record Sheets
d) Photographic Records
Procedure for Structural Inspection of Concrete Water Tanks
The following procedure is to be used when carrying out visual inspections of concrete water tanks for
ADDC.
1. Safety
Read the Safety Plan and be aware of all of the safety issues relating to the inspection procedure.
Consider each tank and site individually and identify the risks that are present for that tank.
Carry out the procedures of the Safety Plan with regard to isolation of water, working at heights,
entering confined spaces, preparations and methodology of rescue etc.
2. Recording
All defects shall be recorded, photographed and given a condition grading in accordance with the
attached matrix.
3. Visual Inspection – Exterior

Inspect the tank exterior surface as far as it is accessible, including the roof and at ground level if the
tank base is below ground.
Record the following:
Exterior dimensions,
Create a map of each wall or surface to record the location of all defects below,
Determine if any section of wall below ground has a waterproofing membrane installed,
Identify cracks and measure their width,
Note and photograph cracks that are actively weeping, damp and/or have staining from leaks,
including efflorescence (lime scale build up). Remove part of the efflorescence with a hand scraper
in order to measure the crack width,
Note and photograph areas of spalling/bursting and areas of rust staining,
Note and photograph areas of ground settlement around the tank base,
Note and photograph areas of honeycombing,
Use a lightweight hammer to tap the surface to detect areas of soft or drummy concrete,
Note and photograph any other defects.
4. Visual Inspection – Interior
Inspect the tank interior surface as far as it is accessible, including at floor and roof soffit.
– Linings
If the tank has a lining then inspect the lining and determine what material is used. Note colour,
hardness, thickness if possible,
Note and photograph the condition of the lining and identify any defects such as holes, tears,
cracks, delamination etc.
Record the extent of the lining around the walls and if the roof soffit is lined.
Inspect all penetrations where pipes pass through the lining, record condition and any defects.
– No lining (bare concrete)

Record the following:
Interior dimensions,
Create a map of each wall or surface (including roof and floor) to record the location of all defects
Identify cracks and measure their width,
Note and photograph areas of spalling/bursting and areas of rust staining,
Note and photograph areas of honeycombing,
Use a lightweight hammer to tap the surface to detect areas of soft or drummy concrete,
Note and photograph any other defects.
5. General
Make sure that all photos have a scale reference clearly visible in them, such as ruler or pen.
Tools required:
– Crack graduation gauge,
– Lightweight hammer,
– Metal hand scraper.
Structures Rating Matrix Includes all tanks, buildings, wells, pits, platforms, access bridges
Distress
Assessment Component Mode Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating
Parameter
1 2 3 4 5
Structural Cracking Structure sound - Some minor Cracking becoming Cracking evident that Significant cracking evident that
Integrity / no cracking cracking evident more evident has impacted on the presents a high probability of
A Function evident. that has little impact however still little assets structural the structures collapse or
on the structures impact on structural integrity or function. failure.
strength or function. integrity or function.
Movement No movement Some minor Asset has moved Movement has Movement has severe impact
evident. movement evident significantly however impacted on the on structural integrity or
B that has little impact structural integrity assets structural function with a high likelihood of
on the structures and function are integrity or function. failure.
strength or function. retained.
Surface Deterioration Surface appears Some minor surface Surface Surface deterioration Severe deterioration of surface
as new with little wear evident that deterioration evident that has presenting a high probability of
or no signs of has little impact on becoming more impacted on the the structures collapse or
C deterioration. the structures evident however still assets structural failure.
strength or function. little impact on integrity or function.
structural integrity or
function.
Operational Loss of Asset able to Some minor Minor operational Significant Asset provides very little of its
Performance Function/Costs perform it elements of the difficulties or costs operational intended function and requires
D intended current assets function are being presented by difficulties or costs enhancement to correct.
function. not able to be the loss of function. presented by the
provided. loss of function.
Foundation Ground No movement/ Some minor Significant ground Movement/ erosion Movement/erosion has severe
Movement/ erosion evident. movement/ erosion movement or has impacted on the impact on structural integrity or
Erosion evident that has erosion, however asset's structural function with a high likelihood of
E
little impact on the asset structural integrity or function. structural failure.
structure's strength integrity and function
or function. are retained.
Fixings Cracking / Fixing sound - no Some minor Cracking/corrosion Cracking/corrosion Significant cracking/corrosion
Corrosion cracking/corrosion cracking/corrosion becoming more evident that has evident that presents a high
evident evident that has evident however still impacted on the probability of the fixings failure.
F
little impact on the little impact on structural integrity. Crane cannot be used.
fixings strength or structural integrity.
function
Prev 11393 Tank Internal Inspection
Hill Top Tanks PS – Internal – Tank No. 1
Lining peel in soffit Lining peel in floor
Evidence of leak in column Crack marks and rust stain in wall
Rust stains in wall Lining peel in wall
Hill Top Tanks PS – External – Tank No. 1
External tank Multiple leakage marks in wall
Loose membrane in wall Lining peel in wall
Lining peel and leakage marks at joint Lining peel and stain marks in wall
location in wall
Internal tank Lining peel and paint blisters in soffit

and beam
Lining peel, paint blisters and Damp spots in column

deformed section of sealant in floor
Stain marks and paint blisters in wall Stain mark and crack mark in wall
Leakage marks and lining peel in wall Lining peel and crack mark in wall
Crack and leakage mark in wall Leakage mark and lining peel at joint
location in wall
Loose membrane in roof slab Paint blisters in manhole opening
Lining peel and paint blisters in soffit Lining peel and paint blisters in floor
Rust stain in column Lining peel and exposed aggregates in

column
Corroded ladder cage Unaligned joints in wall
External tank Leakage marks and lining peel in wall
Lining peel and leakage marks in wall Lining peel and paint blisters in wall
Loose membrane in roof slab Lining peel and leakage marks in wall
GHD
P.O. Box 45921, Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates
T: 971 2 696 8700 F: 971 2 678 2824 E: abumail@ghd.com
© GHD 2011
This document is and shall remain the property of GHD. The document may only be used for the purpose
for which it was commissioned and in accordance with the Terms of Engagement for the commission.
Unauthorised use of this document in any form whatsoever is prohibited.
Document Status
Rev Reviewer Approved for Issue

Author
No. Name Signature Name Signature Date
0 M. Aguinaldo G Shepherd G Shepherd* P. Rodda P. Rodda* 20 June 2011*

Western Region PS 28 16366 Rev 0

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Western Region PS 28 16366 Rev 0

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Abu Dhabi Distribution Company

Condition Assessment and Energy

3. Concrete Water Storage Tanks Assessment 4

1.1 Project Objectives

1.2 Project Scope

1.3 Purpose of this Report

1.4 Related Reports

1.6 Content of this Report

2.1 Concrete Water Storage Tanks Condition Assessment

3.1 General Description

3.2 Ground Tanks

Concrete Water Storage Tank Assessment

Condition Assessment Procedure and Schedules

3. Visual Inspection – Exterior

– No lining (bare concrete)

Lining peel in soffit Lining peel in floor

Evidence of leak in column Crack marks and rust stain in wall

Rust stains in wall Lining peel in wall

External tank Multiple leakage marks in wall

Loose membrane in wall Lining peel in wall

Internal tank Lining peel and paint blisters in soffit

Lining peel, paint blisters and Damp spots in column

Loose membrane in roof slab Paint blisters in manhole opening

Rust stain in column Lining peel and exposed aggregates in

Corroded ladder cage Unaligned joints in wall

External tank Leakage marks and lining peel in wall

P.O. Box 45921, Abu Dhabi

Rev Reviewer Approved for Issue

You might also like