Introductory technical guidance for civil and mechanical engineers and water system managers interested in operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW 2. REFERENCES 3. DISTRIBUTION 4. STORAGE 5. VALVES AND HYDRANTS 6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.
This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and system operators interested in operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW, 2. REFERENCES, 3. DISTRIBUTION, 4. STORAGE, 5. VALVES AND HYDRANTS, 6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in operation and maintenance of domestic water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DISTRIBUTION 3. STORAGE 4. VALVES AND HYDRANTS 5. I&C AND WATER METERS 6. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION
Introductory technical guidance for civil, environmental and mechanical engineers interested in operation and maintenance of domestic water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DISTRIBUTION 3. STORAGE 4. VALVES AND HYDRANTS 5. I&C AND WATER METERS 6. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION.
Introductory technical guidance civil and mechanical engineers interested in operation and maintenance of domestic water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DISTRIBUTION 3. STORAGE 4. VALVES AND HYDRANTS 5. I&C AND WATER METERS 6. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION.
This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, construction mangers and system operators interested in operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW, 2. REFERENCES, 3. DISTRIBUTION, 4. STORAGE, 5. VALVES AND HYDRANTS, 6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.
Focusing primarily on understanding the steady-state hydraulics that form the basis of hydraulic design and computer modelling applied in water distribution, Introduction to Urban Water Distribution elaborates the general principles and practices of water distribution in a straightforward way. The workshop problems and design exercise develop a temporal and spatial perception of the main hydraulic parameters in the system for given layout and demand scenarios. Furthermore, the book contains a detailed discussion of water demand, which is a fundamental element of any network analysis, and principles of network construction, operation, and maintenance. The attached CD contains all spreadsheet applications mentioned in the text, and the network model used in the design exercise. Written in a manner that is easily understood by those who know little about the subject, this introductory text will also benefit experts dealing with advanced problems who wish to refresh their knowledge.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in domestic water distribution systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 3. DISTRIBUTION MAINS 4. PRESSURES IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 5. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT 6. SERVICE CONNECTIONS 7. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESIGN DETAILS.
Protecting and maintaining water distributions systems is crucial to ensuring high quality drinking water. Distribution systems-consisting of pipes, pumps, valves, storage tanks, reservoirs, meters, fittings, and other hydraulic appurtenances-carry drinking water from a centralized treatment plant or well supplies to consumers' taps. Spanning almost 1 million miles in the United States, distribution systems represent the vast majority of physical infrastructure for water supplies, and thus constitute the primary management challenge from both an operational and public health standpoint. Recent data on waterborne disease outbreaks suggest that distribution systems remain a source of contamination that has yet to be fully addressed. This report evaluates approaches for risk characterization and recent data, and it identifies a variety of strategies that could be considered to reduce the risks posed by water-quality deteriorating events in distribution systems. Particular attention is given to backflow events via cross connections, the potential for contamination of the distribution system during construction and repair activities, maintenance of storage facilities, and the role of premise plumbing in public health risk. The report also identifies advances in detection, monitoring and modeling, analytical methods, and research and development opportunities that will enable the water supply industry to further reduce risks associated with drinking water distribution systems.