Introduction to Urban Water Distribution, Second Edition: Theory [2 ed.] 9780367503017, 9780367504458, 9781003049852, 9780367503024, 9780367504489, 9781003049869, 9780367502959, 9780367504434

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface to the second edition
Introduction
1 Water transport and distribution systems
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definitions and objectives
1.2.1 Transport and distribution
1.2.2 Piping
1.2.3 Storage
1.2.4 Pumping
1.3 Types of distribution schemes
1.4 Network configurations
2 Water demand
2.1 Terminology
2.2 Consumption categories
2.2.1 Water use by various sectors
2.2.2 Domestic consumption
2.2.3 Non-domestic consumption
2.3 Water demand patterns
2.3.1 Instantaneous demand
2.3.2 Diurnal patterns
2.3.3 Periodic variations
2.4 Demand calculation
2.5 Demand forecasting
2.6 Demand frequency distribution
3 Steady flow in pressurised networks
3.1 Main concepts and definitions
3.1.1 Conservation laws
3.1.2 Energy and hydraulic grade lines
3.2 Hydraulic losses
3.2.1 Friction losses
3.2.2 Minor losses
3.3 Single pipe calculation
3.3.1 Pipe pressure
3.3.2 Maximum pipe capacity
3.3.3 Optimal diameter
3.3.4 Pipe charts and tables
3.3.5 Equivalent diameters
3.4 Serial and branched networks
3.4.1 Supply at one point
3.4.2 Supply at several points
3.5 Looped networks
3.5.1 Hardy Cross Methods
3.5.2 The Linear Theory
3.5.3 The Gradient Method
3.6 Pressure related demand
3.7 Hydraulics of storage and pumps
3.7.1 System characteristics
3.7.2 Gravity systems
3.7.3 Pumped systems
3.7.4 Combined systems
4 The design of water transport and distribution systems
4.1 The planning phase
4.1.1 The design period
4.1.2 Economical aspects
4.2 Hydraulic design
4.2.1 Design criteria
4.2.2 Basic design principles
4.2.3 Storage design
4.2.4 Pumping station design
4.3 Computer models as design tools
4.3.1 Input data collection
4.3.2 Network schematisation
4.3.3 Model building
4.3.4 Nodal demands
4.3.5 Model testing
4.3.6 Problem analysis
4.4 Hydraulic design of small pipes
4.4.1 Equivalence Method
4.4.2 Statistical methods
4.5 Engineering design
4.5.1 Pipe materials
4.5.2 Joints
4.5.3 Fittings
4.5.4 Valves
4.5.5 Water meters
4.5.6 Fire hydrants
4.5.7 Service connections
4.5.8 Indoor installations
4.5.9 Engineering design of storage and pumping stations
4.5.10 Standardisation and quality assessment
5 Network construction
5.1 Site preparation
5.1.1 Excavation
5.1.2 Trench dewatering
5.2 Pipe laying
5.2.1 Laying in trenches
5.2.2 Casings
5.2.3 Laying above ground
5.3 Pipe jointing
5.3.1 Flanged joints
5.3.2 Gland joints
5.3.3 ‘Push-in’ joints
5.3.4 Anchorages and supports
5.3.5 Backfilling
5.3.6 Testing and disinfection
6 Network operation and maintenance
6.1 Network operation
6.1.1 Monitoring
6.1.2 Network reliability
6.1.3 Non-revenue water and leakage
6.1.4 Corrosion
6.2 Network maintenance
6.2.1 Planning of maintenance
6.2.2 Pipe cleaning
6.2.3 Animal disinfection
6.2.4 Pipe repairs
6.3 Organisation of water company
6.3.1 Tasks
6.3.2 Mapping
6.3.3 Structure and size
6.3.4 Example
References
Index

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