2 Distribution System
2 Distribution System
ENGINEERING
DBG 223
DIPLOMA IN BUILDING
UiTM PERAK
WEEK 3
CONTENT
•Introduction
Water Supply
•How Water Supply Works?
System
•Introduction
•Requirements
Water Distribution
•Design Factor
System •Types of WDS _ 1. Gravity System 2. Pump System 3. Pump & Gravity System
•Introduction
Layout of Water •Types of LWDS_1. Dead End System 2. Grid Iron System 3. Ring System 4. Radial System
Distribution
System
•Introduction
Cold Water Supply
•Types of Domestic Water Supply System_1. Direct System 2. Indirect System
System
INRTODUCTION of WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
• Water supply system, infrastructure for the collection, transmission,
treatment, storage, and distribution of water for homes,
commercial establishments, industry, and irrigation, as well as for
such public needs as firefighting and street flushing.
• Of all municipal services, provision of potable water is perhaps the
most vital. People depend on water for drinking, cooking, washing,
carrying away wastes, and other domestic needs.
INTRODUCTION of WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
• Valves regulate water pressure and flow direction along the way.
• In all cases, the water must fulfill both quality and quantity requirements.
• The distribution system plays an important role in
water supply scheme.
• Distribution should be done in such a way so that the
water can be supplied evenly to the consumers and it
can be reach at every corner of various zones.
• The methods of distribution depend on the topography
of the town or city.
THE REQUIREMENTS of GOOD
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
• Able to supply clean water sufficiently.
• Effective distribution system
• Able to supply the water continuously with minimum
maintenance.
• Material of pipe should be durable and do not give long
term side effect to consumers.
• Distribution system should be economical.
THE DESIGN • The method of distribution
should be carefully decided
FACTOR of according to the conditions of
WATER intake point and the distribution
area.
DISTRIBUTION • The layout of distribution should
be decided according to the
SYSTEM nature of supply zone.
• The distribution pipe lines
should not be taken below the
sewer line.
• The joint of pipe lines should be
perfectly done and tested before
fill up the trenches.
• The pipes should be anti
corrosive and strong.
METHOD of WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
• Water can be distributed by
1. Gravity
2. Pump
3. Pump and gravity method.
• The method of distribution depends on the
topography.
1. GRAVITY SYSTEM
Topography : • Merit:
This system is suitable when 1. There is no possible of
the source of water break of water supply.
treatment plant and 2. Pump is not required.
reservoir are situated at the 3. Low maintenance cost.
high level than the
distribution area. • Demerit:
1. High water pressure can
easily damages pipe and
distribution system.
2. Water may not rise to a
considerable height at the
consumers end.
2. PUMP SYSTEM
Topography: • Merit:
This system is suitable 1. Ability to supply water to
higher ground areas.
when the source of • Demerit:
water treatment plant 1. There is possible of break of
and reservoir are water supply.
situated at the same 2. Pump is required.
level or lower level. 3. High maintenance cost.
3. PUMP & GRAVITY SYSTEM
Topography : • Merit:
1. Very economical, the pumping
This system is suitable when process operates at fixed rate.
the source of water 2. Less maintenance.
treatment plant and 3. Damage in pipe and distribution
system can be reduced.
reservoir are situated at the • Demerit:
mix level. 1. Pump is required.
2. Maintenance cost.