In high-rise developments across the Klang Valley, the primary engineering challenge is overcoming gravity. Water must be lifted hundreds of meters while maintaining usable pressure at every level—from the ground floor retail units to the top-floor penthouses. Standard pumps cannot handle the extreme Static Head (vertical height) required for these structures.
EKG (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd specializes in the design and maintenance of "Lifting" and "Boosting" systems, ensuring a consistent, silent, and energy-efficient water supply for skyscrapers and high-rise apartments.
In a traditional "Tank-to-Tank" setup, water is stored in a ground-level suction tank and then pumped to a large storage tank on the roof.
Pump Type: Usually high-flow End-Suction or Vertical Multistage pumps.
Mechanism: Level sensors in the roof tank signal the pumps to start or stop based on water volume.
Modern high-rises often skip the heavy rooftop tank to reduce structural load. Instead, a series of pumps in the basement push water directly into the building's pipes.
Mechanism: Uses Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to speed up or slow down based on real-time tap usage.
Benefit: Constant pressure for tenants and reduced building weight.
These are the workhorses of the high-rise industry. By stacking multiple impellers vertically, these pumps build pressure in "stages." Water enters the bottom and gains pressure as it passes through each successive impeller, allowing it to reach extreme heights without requiring a massive horizontal footprint.
In a building with 40 floors, the weight of the water in the vertical pipes is immense. If a pump stops suddenly, that weight crashes back down, creating a Water Hammer that can burst pipes. EKG integrates VFDs to:
Ramp Speed Gradually: Protecting the plumbing from pressure surges.
Save Energy: Running the motor only at the speed required by current demand.
Gravity creates a secondary problem: the water pressure on the 1st floor of a 50-story building is naturally much higher than on the 49th floor. We install and calibrate PRV Stations on lower floors to ensure taps don't leak and pipes don't erode from excessive pressure.
Hydraulic Head & Flow Analysis: We calculate the exact "Total Dynamic Head" to ensure your pumps are sized correctly for your building's height and occupancy.
Inertia Base & Vibration Isolation: To prevent the mechanical "hum" of the pumps from traveling through the concrete and disturbing residents, we install specialized spring mounts and heavy bases.
Laser Shaft Alignment: Ensuring the motor and pump are perfectly synchronized, which is critical for high-pressure pumps to prevent seal failure.
BMS Integration: Connecting your water system to the Building Management System for 24/7 monitoring of water levels and pump health.
As an MEP specialist based in Selangor, we understand the high stakes of high-rise water supply. A pump failure in a skyscraper can leave hundreds of tenants without water. Our ISO-certified team provides the technical rigor and rapid on-site support needed to keep the Klang Valley's tallest buildings running smoothly.
Is your high-rise suffering from low pressure, noisy pipes, or high energy bills? Contact us now for a free site assessment and a technical quote on our high-rise water supply solutions!
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