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WATER SYSTEM IN A BUILDING Flashcards

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 system consisting of building supply pipe, water distributing pipes, and necessary connecting pipes, fittings, control valves, and all appurtenances carrying or supplying potable water in or adjacent to the building or premises

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WATER SYSTEM IN A BUILDING

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 combination of two chemical elements: hydrogen and oxygen

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Water

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 natural state of Water

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  • liquid
  • solid (ice)
  • gas (water vapor or steam)
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The Three Sources of Water

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  1. Rain Water
  2. Natural Surface Water
  3. Underground Water
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 from roofs of buildings and special water shed and stored in cisterns or ponds

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Rain Water

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advantages
* water is soft and pure
* suitable for the hot water supply system

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Rain Water

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disadvantages
* only a source during the wet season
* storage becomes breeding place for mosquitoes
* roofs may be unclean

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Rain Water

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 from streams and rivers
 mixture of surface run-off and ground water
 surface sources: rivers, lakes, ponds, and impounding reservoirs

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Natural Surface Water

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advantages
* usually easy to acquire and in large quantities
* for irrigation, industrial purposes, and when treated, for community water supply

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Natural Surface Water

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disadvantages
* large amounts of bacteria, organic and inorganic substances
* purification & treatment is necessary

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Natural Surface Water

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 portion of rainwater which has percolated into the earth to form underground deposits called aquifers (water-bearing soil formation)
 springs and wells: principal source of water for domestic use in most rural areas

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Ground water

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advantages
* abundant supply
* requires less treatment because of natural filtering

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Ground water

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disadvantages
* may have organic matter and chemical elements
* usually, treatment is suggested

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Ground water

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 plays an important part in the plumbing system
 providing ______is one of the most critical utility requirement
 universal solvent

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Water

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3 major stages of water cycle

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  1. Evaporation
  2. Condensation
  3. Precipitation
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 liquid to gas
 from the ground into the overlying atmosphere

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Evaporation

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 water vapor to liquid water droplets in the air, creating clouds and fog

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Condensation

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 processes used to make water more acceptable for a desired eng-use

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Water Treatment

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 process of removing undesirable chemicals, materials, and biological contaminants from contaminated water

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Water Purification

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 water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional oxygen for better taste

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Aeration

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 chemical process in which the coagulant reacts with the sediment to make it capable of combining into larger particles

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Coagulation

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 physical process in which the sediment particles collide with each other and stick together

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Flocculation

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 physical water treatment process used to settle out suspended solids in water under the influence of gravity

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Sedimentation

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 water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins in order to remove the finer suspended particles

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Filtration

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 to substantially reduce the number of microorganisms in the water to be discharged back into the environment.

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  • Disinfection
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  • Disinfection common methods
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  • ozone
  • chlorine
  • ultraviolet light (UV)
  • sodium hypochlorite
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 excavation or structure created in the ground by digging, driving, boring or drilling to access groundwater in underground aquifers
 well water: drawn by an electric submersible pump, a trash pump, a vertical turbine pump, a handpump or a mechanical pump

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Wells

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General Types of Well

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  • Shallow Well
  • Deep Well
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Types of Wells (According to Method of Construction)

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  • Dug Wells
  • Driven Wells
  • Bored Wells
  • Drilled Wells
  • Jetted Wells
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 excavations with diameters large enough to accommodate one or more men with shovels digging down to below the water table
 can be lined with laid stones or brick; extending this lining upwards above the ground surface into a wall around the well serves to reduce both contamination and injuries by falling into the well
 caissoning: more modern method; uses reinforced concrete or plain concrete pre- cast well rings that are lowered into the hole

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Dug Wells

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 may be very simply created in unconsolidated material with a “well point”, which consists of a hardened drive point and a screen (perforated pipe)
 the point is simply hammered into the ground, usually with a tripod and “driver”, with pipe sections added as needed
 driver: weighted pipe that slides over the pipe being driven and is repeatedly dropped on it
 When groundwater is encountered, the well is washed of sediment and a pump installed.

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Driven Wells

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 dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters (100 ft) deep
 diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches
 The well is lined with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.

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Bored Wells

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 can be excavated by simple hand drilling methods (augering, sludging, jetting, driving, hand percussion) or machine drilling (rotary, percussion, down the hole hammer)
 can get water from a much deeper level than can dug wells - often up to several hundred meters

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Drilled Wells

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 makes use of a high velocity stream of water to excavate the hole and to carry the excavated material out of the hole
 requires some type of pump, either motor or hand-powered, of reasonable capacity, as well as a supply of water
 it is possible to separate the water and the excavated material in a settling pool or tank and to reuse the water, thus minimizing the quantity required
 since this method depends on the erosive action of water, it is obvious that extremely hard materials cannot be penetrated

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  • Jetted Wells
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WATER STORAGE FOR DOMESTIC USE

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  • Overhead Tank/ Gravity Supply Tank
  • Cistern
  • Pneumatic Water Tank
  • Hot Water Tank
    Range Boiler/ Storage Boiler
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 does not have any pressure concerns but relies on gravity to supply water to fixtures below
 used in overhead feed system

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Overhead Tank/ Gravity Supply Tank

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 waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water
 often are built to catch and store rainwater
 distinguished from wells by their waterproof linings
 Modern cisterns: range in capacity from a few litres to thousands of cubic metres, effectively forming covered reservoirs.

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Cistern

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 typically, horizontal pressurized storage tanks
 Pressurizing this reservoir of water creates a surge free delivery of stored water into the distribution system.

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Pneumatic Water Tank

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 type of domestic hot water heater which uses a separate hot water tank which is connected to a heating boiler as well as to domestic hot water piping in the home
 made of galvanized steel sheet, copper or stainless steel
 standard working pressure limit: 85 to 150 psi

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Range Boiler

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 large hot water tank (60-130 cm in diameter; 5m max length)
 made of heavy-duty material sheets applied with rust proof paint.
 standard working pressure limit: 65 to 100 psi

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Storage Boiler

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TYPES OF FAUCETS

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  • Compression Cock
  • Key Cock
    Ball Faucet
  • Hose Bibb
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 operates by the compression of a soft packing upon a metal sheet

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Compression Cock

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operates with a round tapering plug around to fit a metal sheet

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Key Cock

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 constructed with a ball connected to the handle

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Ball Faucet

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 water faucet made for the threaded attachment of a hose

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Hose Bibb

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 water service pipe, water distribution pipes, and the necessary connecting pipes, fittings, control valves and all appurtenances in or adjacent to the structure or premises

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Water Distribution system

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Parts of Water Distribution System

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Service Pipe
* Water Meter
* Distribution Pipe/ Supply Pipe
* Riser
* Fixture Branch
* Fixture Supply

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 pipe from the water main or other source of potable water supply to the water distribution system of the building served

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Service Pipe

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 device used to measure in liters or gallons the amount of water that passes through the water service

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Water Meter

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 pipe with in the structure or on the premises which conveys water from the water service pipe or meter to the point of utilization

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Distribution Pipe/ Supply Pipe

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 water supply pipe that extends one full story or more to convey water to branches or to a group of fixtures

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Riser

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 water supply pipe between the fixture supply pipe & the water distributing pipe

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Fixture Branch

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 water supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch

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Fixture Supply

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Types of Water Distribution
(Cold Water Distribution System)

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  • Direct (Upfeed)
  • Indirect
  • Downfeed or Gravity System
  • Hydro-pneumatic System (Air Pressure System)
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 water is provided by the city water companies using normal pressure from public water main

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  • Direct (Upfeed)
56
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water is pumped into a large tank on top of the building and is distributed to the fixtures by means of gravity

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Downfeed or Gravity System

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Hydro-pneumatic System (Air Pressure System)

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Tanks that use water and air under pressure are referred to as a hydropneumatic
tanks, or pressure tanks
: Compressed air is used in these tanks as a buffer or cushion that allows a surge-free delivery process

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three functions for hydropneumatic

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  1. to deliver water in a preset pressure range
  2. uses the pressure setting to monitor a pump from turning on too often.
  3. to buffer or lower pressure surges, much like a power surge protector.
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Types of Hot Water Distribution

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  • Upfeed and Gravity Return System
  • Downfeed and Gravity Return System
  • Pump Circuit System
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 with a continuing network of pipes to provide constant circulation of water
 hot water rises on its own & does not need any pump for circulation
 hot water is immediately drawn from the fixture any time
 provided economical circulating return of unused hot water
 larger pipe is installed at the top of the riser & the diminishing sizes passes through the lower floors of the building

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  • Upfeed and Gravity Return System
61
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 for a more efficient circulation of hot water to the upper floor levels of multi-storey buildings

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  • Pump Circuit System
62
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 (in plumbing) force required to move the water inside the pipe
 the only means necessary to overcome friction

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Pressure

63
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 pressure exerted by water at rest

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Static Pressure

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 pressure range measured over a period of 24 hours
 residential house: 30 to 40 psi
lower than this value = insufficient flow of water, especially, during simultaneous use of the fixtures
water pressure greater than 50 psi = pipe hammering or even bursting of pipe joints

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Normal Pressure

65
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 device used to minimize excessive water pressure

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Pressure Reducing Valve

66
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to prevent water hammering

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Air chamber

67
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 maximum and minimum pressure at which proper function of the water supply system can be maintained

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Critical Pressure

68
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 the loss in rate of flow, due to friction between the water and the walls of the pipe

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Friction Head Loss

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 variations in pressure between the water main and the outlet end of the water service
 generally caused by friction
 Other Causes of Pressure Loss:
* Simultaneous draw or use of water
* Height or distance to which the water must flow
* Fluctuation of water pressure in the water main
* Mineral element in water that adhere to the interior of the pipe reducing diameter
* Inadequate size of pipe

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Pressure Loss

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  • Peak load
  • Emergency draw
  • Breakdown of lines or pumping unit
  • Insufficient water level at the water system reservoir
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Causes of Water Pressure Fluctuation from the Water Mains

71
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 maximum water discharge of fixtures in terms of fixture units

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Maximum Demand

72
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 one factor to be considered in determining the size of water service pipe
 question on how many fixtures will be used simultaneously at one point in time is difficult to ascertain but according statistical survey; “the fewer the number of fixtures installed, the higher the percentage of probability of simultaneous use, and the greater the number of fixtures installed, the lower the percentage of probable simultaneous use”

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Probable Demand or Peak Load

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this is one factor to be considered in determining the size of water service pipe. The question on how many fixtures will be used simultaneously at one point in time is difficult to ascertain but according statistical survey; “the fewer the number of fixtures installed, the higher the percentage of probability of simultaneous use, and the greater the number of fixtures installed, the lower the percentage of probable simultaneous use”

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Probable Demand or Peak Load

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  • Public water distribution system usually has an average water pressure of 50 psi, that is only adequate to serve building less than 5 storey high.
  • Taller buildings require additional pump equipment prepared by professional engineers who compute probable demand and the pressure loss due to head and friction.
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Water Pumps and Lifts

75
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The size of hot water tank depends on the following considerations

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  1. The kind of building served
  2. The expected number of occupants
  3. The heating capacity of the supply device
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 positive displacement pump
 use a piston, diaphragm, otherwise plunger for moving liquids
 use check valves as the input and output valves
 the general piston-pump is a rotary pump which uses a wheel or revolving shaft for operating the piston
 used on small water distribution system for elevating water in wells or other sources

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  • Piston Pumps
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Types of Piston Pumps

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  1. The Single Action Pump
  2. The Double Action Pump
  3. The Duplex or Twin Piston Pump
78
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Types of Pumps

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  • Piston Pumps
    Centrifugal Pumps
79
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 mechanical device designed to move a fluid by means of the transfer of rotational energy from one or more driven rotors, called impellers
 Fluid enters the rapidly rotating impeller along its axis and is cast out by centrifugal force along its circumference through the impeller’s vane tips
 associated with tall building water distribution system

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Centrifugal Pumps

80
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 necessary to avert serious damages of the installation in case of service breakdown

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Valve

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Types of Different Valves

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Gate Valve
* Globe Valve
* Angle Valve
* Foot Valve
* Check Valve
* Safety Valve

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 used to completely close, or completely open the line but not necessarily to control the flow of water
 connected to the main supply and pump line wherein operation is infrequent
 name is taken from the gate-like disc that moves across the flow

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  • Gate Valve
83
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Types of Gate Valves

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The Wedged Shape or Tapered Disc
2. The Double Disc Valve

84
Q

 used where the stem must be installed pointing downward

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The Wedged Shape or Tapered Disc

85
Q

 closes in the same manner as the wedged type, except that its parallel face drop in a vertical position, and are forced apart by the disc spreader
 used in cold liquid and sewage disposal installation

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The Double Disc Valve

86
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 actuated by a stem screw, and hand wheel, suited on installations that calls for throttling
 affords greater resistance to flow than the gate valve because of the change in flow directions

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Globe Valve

87
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Types of Globe Valves

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  1. The Plug Type Disc Valve
  2. The Conventional Disc Valve
  3. The Composition Disc Valve
88
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 has a wide bearing surface producing good resistance to cutting effects of scale, dirt and other kind of foreign matter found inside the pipe

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  1. The Plug Type Disc Valve
89
Q

has a pressure tight bearing between the disc and the seat recommended for cold water and any temperature service

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  1. The Conventional Disc Valve
90
Q

used for various types of services on oil, gasoline, steam, and hot or cold water

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  1. The Composition Disc Valve
91
Q

 operates in the manner as the globe valve
 available in similar range of disc and seat design
 used in making 90° turn in a line to reduce the number of joints

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Angle Valve

92
Q

 located at the lower end of pump
 used to prevent loss of priming the pump
 as retention valve

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  • Foot Valve
93
Q

 main function is to prevent the reversal flow of gas or liquid in the line
 principally used in industrial piping connections for gas, water, steam, air and other general vapor services

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  • Check Valve
94
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 used on cold water systems, heating systems, compressed air lines, and other pipelines with excessive pressure

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  • Safety Valve
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ELEMENTS OF THE DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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Water (Street) Main
Water - Service Pipe
Water - Distribution Pipe
Fixture Branch
Fixture Supply

96
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  • water supply pipe for public or community use controlled by public authority
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Water (Street) Main

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  • pipe from the water main, water meter, water supply system or other approved source of water supply, to the building or structure served
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Water - Service Pipe

98
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  • pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to the plumbing fixtures & other water outlets in the building
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Water - Distribution Pipe

99
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  • pipe connecting several fixture
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Fixture Branch

100
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  • water supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch or directly to a main water supply pipe
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Fixture Supply

101
Q
  • valve screwed into the street water main to supply the house service connection
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Corporation Cock

102
Q
  • part of the pipe curved like the neck of a goose, usually flexible
  • the lead connection between a service pipe and water main
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Gooseneck

103
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  • control valve for the water supply of a building, usually placed between the sidewalk and the street curb
  • used to shut off the water supply in case of emergency or should the water supply of the building be discontinued
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Curb Stop or Curb Cock

104
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  • mechanical device used to measure the volume of water passing through a pipe
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Water Meter

105
Q
  • valve placed at the street side of the water meter and serves as a controlling device for the building installation
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Meter Stop

106
Q
  • inserted into the water main
  • serves as a control of water service
  • serve as shut off, when the service is disconnected
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The Corporation Stop

107
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  • installed between the curb and the sidewalk line accessible to cast iron stop box equipped with removable cover
  • serves as control stop of the service between the curb and the building
  • shut off water supply in case the basement becomes flooded
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The Curb Stop

108
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  • controlling stop of the entire water supply in building
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The Meter Stop

109
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  • device used to measure the amount of water that passes through the water service
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The Water Meter

110
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Water Supply & Distribution System

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  • By Direct Pressure System
  • By Deep Well And Gravity Tank System
  • By Hydropneumatic Pressure Boosting System
  • By Combination Of Gravity Tank and Hydropneumatic Pressure Boosting System
111
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Types of G.I. Pipe Fittings

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  1. Nipple
  2. Couple
  3. Elbow
  4. Tee
  5. Reducer
  6. Bushing
  7. Plug
  8. Cap
  9. Union
  10. Flange
  11. Extension Piece
112
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Nipple

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a. short nipple
b. long nipple
c. close nipple

113
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Elbow

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a. reducing elbow
b. street elbow

114
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  1. Union
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a. thread piece
b. center piece
c. shoulder piece

115
Q
  • used in many industrial settings due to its chemical and thermal resistance, affordability, and cost
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Polypropylene pipe

116
Q

cold water piping

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  • PPR PN 10
117
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hot & cold water piping

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  • PPR PN 20
118
Q

made from ethylene, which can be derived from either crude oil or natural gas

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  • High-Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE or PE Pipe):
119
Q

extremely strong, durable, flexible, corrosion free and chemical resistant. These features make it perfect for a variety of underground conditions and help it last up to 100 years.
* The smooth walls allow for less friction, which increase flow through the same diameter as that of other pipes.

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Polyethylene (PE) Pipes

120
Q
  • form of plastic resin that was used extensively in the manufacture of water supply piping from 1978 until 1995.
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Polybutylene

121
Q

polybutylene piping systems

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“the pipe of the future” and were used as a substitute for traditional copper piping * Due to the low cost of the material and ease of installation

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