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Main supply lines run through the
center of the building and sub mains
branch off in perpendicular directions.
Main supply lines run through the center of the building and sub mains branch off in perpendicular directions.
grid-iron system
Elevated reservoir is centrally located and divided into several distribution area
Elevated reservoir is centrally located and divided into several distribution area
radial system
are large pipes that carry large quantities of water from the treatment plant and storage tanks into the distribution system.
are large pipes that carry large quantities of water from the treatment plant and storage tanks into the distribution system.
transmission lines
generally run in straight lines, have few side connections, and aren’t tapped for customer services.
generally run in straight lines, have few side connections, and aren’t tapped for customer services.
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Connected to transmission mains. transmit flow to distribution mains.
Connected to transmission mains. transmit flow to distribution mains.
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carry water from transmission lines and distribute it throughout a community.
carry water from transmission lines and distribute it throughout a community.
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Machine used to convert mechanical energy to fluid energy.
Machine used to convert mechanical energy to fluid energy.
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moves a fluid by repeatedly enclosing a fixed volume and moving it mechanically through the system.
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moves a fluid by repeatedly enclosing a fixed volume and moving it mechanically through the system. Choices
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add energy to the fluid by accelerating it through the action of a rotating impeller.
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add energy to the fluid by accelerating it through the action of a rotating impeller. Choices
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discharges radially
discharges radially
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discharges axially
discharges axially
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radial and axial
radial and axial
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type of fitting that allows for regulation, control, and direction of fluids passing through a pipe.
type of fitting that allows for regulation, control, and direction of fluids passing through a pipe.
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Prevent Backflow
Prevent Backflow
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Prevent water from leaving the pump
Prevent water from leaving the pump
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To stop or start a flow
To stop or start a flow
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Required at high points to release trap air.
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Required at high points to release trap air. Choices
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To keep the dirt from entering the pump
To keep the dirt from entering the pump
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The total demand for water, which encompasses the amount of water required by the community for various purposes, such as meeting consumer needs, supplying water for fire-fighting, system flushing, and accounting for potential leaks.
The total demand for water, which encompasses the amount of water required by the community for various purposes, such as meeting consumer needs, supplying water for fire-fighting, system flushing, and accounting for potential leaks.
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ADD
ADD
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AAD
AAD
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MDD
MDD
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MMD
MMD
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PHD
PHD
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PWD
PWD
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demand per person
demand per person
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Ratio of the demand to the average day demand
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Ratio of the demand to the average day demand Choices
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This involves gathering water from multiple sources and allowing sediments found in river or spring water to settle out.
This involves gathering water from multiple sources and allowing sediments found in river or spring water to settle out.
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The transportation of water from its source to the treatment facility utilizes various conduits, such as open channels, aqueducts, pipelines, and so on, which are collectively referred to as
The transportation of water from its source to the treatment facility utilizes various conduits, such as open channels, aqueducts, pipelines, and so on, which are collectively referred to as
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are constructed at or below ground level and usually discharge water to the distribution system through pumps.
are constructed at or below ground level and usually discharge water to the distribution system through pumps.
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is useful in the case of fires and emergency conditions. allow the natural force of gravity to produce consistent water pressure throughout the system.
is useful in the case of fires and emergency conditions. allow the natural force of gravity to produce consistent water pressure throughout the system.
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Large column (shaped like a vertical pipe) that can store water. The extra height of it allows it to use gravity in order to maintain proper water pressure.
Large column (shaped like a vertical pipe) that can store water. The extra height of it allows it to use gravity in order to maintain proper water pressure.
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One main pipelines runs through the center of the area. Sub Main lines are divided into several branch.
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One main pipelines runs through the center of the area. Sub Main lines are divided into several branch. Choices
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