Duration of the training 15 to 30 hours generality about this course this course is the first part of. Types of pipes used in water supply system engineering. This type of pipe has been used since the early 1960s and is very reliable but expensive. Introduction all materials and fittings used must comply with water supply water fittings regulations 1999. Apr 29, 2016 pvcplasticpolythene pipes supply of cold water in external and internal plumbing work. The following information is taken from the water regulations advisory scheme, water regulations guide book 2000, and is only intended as guidance when laying new water supply pipes. In cold climates, pipes should be far enough below ground to. Of course the customer can choose the material to the water supply for the building. Exposed to moisture and prone to accidental shovel blows, buried water lines must be made of materials that resist both deterioration and punctures. Types of pipe materials for water supply pex pipes pvc pipes pp pipes stainless steel pipes glass pipes copper pipes multilayer pipes. There are generally two types of pumps used for potable water pumping applications. Any part used in connection with water supply, distribution, measurement, controlling, use and disposal of water is known as a pipe fitting fig. The small tank volumes are suitable for rain catchment from.
Water supply system with different materials will be designed for a business center. This, of course, settles the supply feature, and the plumber simply provides the house and yard pipe, 58inch or larger main, according to the character of the work. Plumbing system is used for water supply in building. A water pipe is any pipe or tube designed to transport treated drinking water to consumers. An indirect cross connection is an arrangement whereby unsafe water, or other. Of the different types of plastic pipe used for water supply, pvc has a wide variety of. Various lengths from 18 inches to 10 feet with diameters of. Water distribution pipes are also sized by using assigned fixtureunit ratings. Abstract the provision of clean water supply is one of the major factors that greatly contribute to the socioeconomic transformation of a country by improving the health thereby increasing life standard and economic productivity of the society. Different types of pipes and tips for choosing the right one.
Water supply pipeswater supply pipes are critical components of civic andindustrial water distribution systems, which keep buildingsand homes functioning, and factories in business. Water supply system network of pipes that transport hot and cold potable water under pressure fixture a device that uses water sink, toilet, dishwasher, etc. Water heater large insulated tanks that heat cold water to be distributed in the hot water supply lines. The most common pipes used today are copper, pvc, or abs. In every building, sufficient quantity of water should be available at required locations to meet various needs of occupants. These figures can also be used to determine pipe sizes. Copper pipes are highly resistant to corrosion, tolerant of heat, and not prone to leaks, since the connections are soldered and fittings stay tight. In such a system, water can reach any point from more than one direction. In order to simplify the analysis, skeletonizing is used. As with drainage fixtures, water supply pipes can be sized by using tables that establish approved fixtureunit ratings. Also important is the temperature of the water and its pressure and of course, the economic feasibility of the material is important. It is most commonly used for irrigation piping, home, and building supply piping. Introduction to pumping stations for water supply systems.
Drainage system is used to get rid of human wastes through wellarranged network of drainage pipes. It supplies water to kitchen toilet outlets via distribution system of pipes. Galvanized pipes are rarely used in new home construction now but were common until 1960s. On the other hand, the mere provision of water and sanitation infrastructure will not, in itself, improve health. Skeletonizing is the replacement of a series of pipes of varying diameters with one equivalent pipe or replacing a system of pipes with one equivalent pipe. Water distribution pipes sswm find tools for sustainable. Trap collar while joining two pipes in the same length, collar is used. As with all other elements of emergency management, water supplies can be designed and maintained in ways that help to reduce the health impacts of disasters. May 06, 2018 hello everyone in this video i am going to show you types of pipes used in water supply system ci pipe steel pipe gi pipe copper pipe pvc pipe in urduhindi. They are dipped in zinc during manufacturing process to prevent corrosion. Different types of plumbing pipes are used in building construction works for various purposes such as water supply, drainage, waste disposal made of different materials. For a 15 mm diameter gi pipe, the pipe thickness is kept as 2.
Pipeline water transmission has replaced the traditional means of water conveyance in kenya e. Types of plumbing pipes used in building construction. This module explains these aspects of water distribution and they are. Use the following steps andfigure d1 to determine the size of the pipe, the velocity, and the friction loss from point a to point b. Introduction to water supply systems ced engineering. Concrete ring tank sections can be used to form water tanks with a capacity of around 2 000 litres. The hydraulics notions useful to design water supply system. Water piping and pumps distribution systems 1 introduction in this tdp module we will cover major topics associated with chilled water piping, and to a limited extent, hot water piping. The usual course in cities and towns is to employ the municipal water works service. In grid pattern, all the pipes are interconnected with no deadends. Longevity is particularly important for inaccessible pipes, such as underslab supply lines. D6 pipe sizes for water distribution system design d2. Recognizing the different types of pipes within your house is vital to knowing the right repair technique. This has greatly boosted the supply of portable water for use especially in irrigation and domestic use.
Once you have the rough shell of the house completed, the job of roughing in the plumbing system should be done. Turn on the water supply and, with a bucket to catch water, flush out the pipes before reattaching the valve to the supply tube. Galvanized pipes are used for water supply lines, well pump and some irrigation applications. Specifications for polyethylene pipe and fittings for water supply, drainage and sewerage under pressure background until the early 1980s, performance specifications for polyethylene pipes and fittings were prepared by the british standards institute bsi.
Cast iron pipe is widely used for city waterdistribution systems because of its high resistance to corrosion and consequent. Why ensure a basic and common understanding of the necessary theory to design water supply system. What types of pipes are used for underground water supply. Guidance should be sought from the manufacturer on application and installation. There are a few different types of pipe that are used for plumbing. The use of different types of pipes for water transmission in kenya i. Pex, or crosslinked polyethylene, pipe is one of the newest and most popular pipes to hit the plumbing market.
The heart pumps blood through the arteries, veins, and capillaries to supply oxygen to all part of the body. These pipes are most commonly used in water distribution system mainly because of the following reasons. The remains of probably the most remarkable and welldocumented ancient water supply system exist in rome, italy. The varieties include large diameter main pipes, which supply entire towns, smaller branch lines that supply a street or group of buildings, or small diameter pipes located within individual buildings. Most local codes provide tables of fixtureunit ratings. Types of pipes used in water supply system daily civil. Standards for materials used in plumbing systems world health. A type of plastic pipe for underground water lines.
Schedule 80 pvc is sometimes used for coldwater supply lines, but it isnt allowed in some regions because it isnt suitable for hot water. The basic requirements of pipes for water distribution system are adequate strength and maximum corrosion resistance. Use of steel pipes in the water supply system is recommended. Refer tofigures d1 through d5, pages d7 through d11,todesign and draw a water service line. Frozen pipes blocked or restricted water flow is the first indication of a problem. To tackle a doityourself plumbing project, you need to know how to recognize different types of pipes. All pipes, valves, taps and other fittings used for the supply of drinkingwater or. Types of pipes used in water supply system ci pipe steel.
Polyethylene piping systems field manual for municipal. Download as docx, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. Of the different types of plastic pipe used for water supply, pvc has a wide variety of plumbing uses, from drainage pipe to water mains. For distribution system pipes generally used are gi, copper, hdpe, cpvc, mostly now a days cpvc plastic pipes are. Heres a look at the different types of plumbing pipes seen in todays buildings. Types of plumbing and drainage systems used in buildings. To achieve this, a consistent methodology for pipeline design criteria should. If the pump station and intake structure are to be located within a surface or underground. Pvc is an acronym that stands for polyvinyl chloride. Distribution system have series of pipes of different diameters. A water pump supplies water through primary, secondary, and distributor water mains.
Hello everyone in this video i am going to show you types of pipes used in water supply system ci pipe steel pipe gi pipe copper pipe. To ensure that all water supply pipes installed in sa waters infrastructure achieve the required economic life span, of years, it is critical that the 100 materials and characteristics of the pipe types be appropriate to that aim. These pipes are manufactured in light, medium and heavy grade category, as per the thickness of the metal. It helps in changing the direction of water supply from main pipes to subsidiary pipes. They include unplasticized pvc pipes that is commonly used in cold water systems, plasticized pvc pipes used in low temperature and low strength applications and chlorinated pvc pipes that are designed to withstand high temperatures. An example of a direct cross connection is a piping system connecting a raw water supply, used for industrial fire fighting, to a municipal water system. The use of different types of pipes for water transmission in kenya i abstract. Water heater large insulated tanks that heat cold water to be distributed in the hot water supply lines trunk lines hot or cold water pipes that serve many fixtures. Chapter 19 water supply and sanitation 415 basket tank, the curved sides contribute to the strength and life of the tank. Specifications for polyethylene pipe and fittings for water.
We will discuss the three types of piping systems and the four basic piping distribution designs used to supply and return water to hvac hydronic equipment. Duration of the training 15 to 30 hours generality about this course this course is the first part of the design of water supply system methodology. Pipe material for water supply is selected depending on the required strength of the material and the quality of water. After that we will get the amount of pipes of a certain size, the length of pipes. Chapter 9 water supply the importance of hygiene promotion in water supply and sanitation introduction the principal purpose of programmes to improve water supply and sanitation is to improve health. These ratings are different from drainage fixture units, but the concept is similar. Sextus julius frontinus, the water commissioner of ancient rome in around the first century ad. As already mentioned, various types of fittings like elbow, gasket, union, etc. Cast iron, cementlined steel, plastic, and asbestoscement compete in the small sizes, while steel and reinforced concrete are competitive in the larger sizes.
Pipes are generally available in nominal diameters of 10mm to 110mm in straight lengths or coils. However, when dealing with older homes, you might encounter a. Or vice versa some pipes are used only for cold water or gas. Find out the basics about the different types and their appropriate usage.