In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Purpose of Distribution Reservoirs 2. Types of Distribution Reservoirs 3. Location 4. Storage Capacity. Purpose of Distribution Reservoirs: Distribution or service reservoirs are used in a distribution system to provide storage to meet fluctuations in demand of water, to provide storage for firefighting and emergencies such as breakdowns, repairs, etc., and to [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Layout of Distribution System 2. Design of a Distribution System 3. Analysis of Pipe Networks. Layout of Distribution System: Depending upon the layout of various pipes of a distribution system there are four different systems of layout of distribution system as indicated below: 1. Dead-End System or Tree System: In this system, [...]
In order to make the distribution of water easy and effective various appurtenances are required to be used in a distribution system. Some of the appurtenances which are commonly used in a distribution system are as follows: Appurtenance # 1. Valves: Valves are provided in the pipelines to control the flow of water, to isolate and drain pipeline sections for [...]
The water can be supplied to the consumers by the following two system: 1. Continuous System 2. Intermittent System. 1. Continuous System: This is the best system and the water is supplied for all the twenty four hours. This system is possible when there is adequate quantity of water for supply. In this system sample water is always available for [...]
The following points highlight the top two methods used for the analysis of flow in a pipe network. The methods are: 1. Hardy Cross Method 2. Equivalent Pipe Method. Method # 1. Hardy-Cross Method: In this method, the corrections are applied to the assumed flow in each successive trial. The head loss in each pipe is determined by pipe flow [...]
The following points highlight the top two methods used for the analysis of flow in a pipe network. The methods are: 1. Hardy Cross Method 2. Equivalent Pipe Method. Method # 1. Hardy-Cross Method: In this method, the corrections are applied to the assumed flow in each successive trial. The head loss in each pipe is determined by pipe flow [...]