Topic 6 Flashcards
Types of well
shallow wells and deep wells
most common type of well
dug well (shallow well)
similar to dug well, but constructud using an auger
Bored well
Use of extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundations in the vicinity
jetted well
Dug with driven point
attached to the pipes
driven well
Used for drilling oil
drilled well
2 Most Common Sources of Contamination:
Septic tank & Livestock feedlots
Locating a well:
- Location must not be less than 100 ft. away from such pollution sources
- Locate on Higher Ground
- the deeper the well the better
Water is sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston
Piston pumps
2 basic types of pumps
Piston pump and Centrifugal Pumps
Water is drawn into the pump & discharged with a centrifugal force
Centrifugal Pumps
Used in Overhead Feed System
Gravity Supply Tanks (Overhead Water Tanks)
Main components of gravity supply tanks
Supply pipe
Inle
Overflow
Pipe
Drip pan
Gate valves
Used in the Air Pressure System
Pneumatic Water Pumps
Types of hot water tanks
Range and storage boiler
Type
