Water distribution systems utilize interconnected elements, such as pipes, pumps, and service reservoirs, to transport treated water from one or multiple sources to customers across a wide geographical area. Considering the substantial capital costs and ongoing expenses associated with maintenance and repairs, the importance of designing more cost-effective and efficient systems cannot be overstated.

Water distribution systems consist of three primary components: pumping stations, distribution storage facilities, and distribution piping. These components can be further divided into subcomponents, which, in turn, can be subdivided into sub-subcomponents. For example, the pumping station component comprises sub-components such as structural elements, electrical systems, piping, and pumping units. The pumping unit can be broken down into sub-subcomponents like the pump, driver, controls, and power transmission.

The specific classification of components, subcomponents, and sub-subcomponents depends on the level of detail required for analysis and the availability of data. The concept of this hierarchical structure simply establishes a framework of building blocks used to construct the water distribution system.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

· Design and analyze water distribution systems and pumping stations

· Understand the principles of pressurized flow & water distribution systems hydraulics

· Select proper valves for water distribution systems and pumping stations

· Describe the performance of centrifugal pumps

· Identify the different types of pumps and the selection criteria for each application

· Demonstrate knowledge of the procedure for installation of pumping stations

· Learn variable-speed pumping and identify pump-driver specifications

· Aware of the problem of vibration and noise in the pumping station and learn the methods of vibration correction and elimination

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for the following:

Mechanical engineers, superintendents, supervisors and foremen
Civil engineers, superintendents, supervisors and foremen
Water engineers, superintendents, supervisors and foremen
Engineering managers, designers and consultants
Utility managers, engineers, superintendents, supervisors and foremen

Course Outlines:

Introduction

Background
Historical Aspects of Water Distribution
Modern Water Distribution Systems

Hydraulics of Pressurized Flow

Introduction
Importance of Pipeline Systems
Numerical Models: Basis for Pipeline Analysis
Modeling Approach

System Capacity: Problems in Time and Space

Steady Flow
Quasi-Steady Flow: System Operation
Unsteady Flow: Introduction of Fluid Transients

System Design: An Overview

Introduction
Distribution System Planning
Pipeline Preliminary Design
Piping Materials
Pipeline Design
Distribution and Transmission System Valves

Hydraulics of Water Distribution Systems

Introduction
Steady-State Hydraulic Analysis
Unsteady Flow in Pipe Network Analysis
Computer Modeling of Water Distribution Systems

Pump System Hydraulic Design

Pump Types and Definitions
Pump Hydraulics
Concept of Specific Speed
Net Positive Suction Head
Corrected Pump Curves
Hydraulic Considerations in Pump Selection
Application of Pump Hydraulic Analysis to Design of Pumping Station Components
Implications of Hydraulic Transients in Pumping Station Design

Hydraulic Transient Design for Pipeline Systems

Introduction to Water hammer and Surging
Fundamentals of Water hammer and Surge
Hydraulic Characteristics of Valves
Hydraulic Characteristics of Pumps
Surge Protection and Surge Control Devices
Critical Parameters for Transients
Design Considerations
Negative Pressures and Water Column Separation in Networks
Time Constants for Hydraulic Systems
Case Studies

Optimal Design of Water Distribution Systems

Overview
Problem Definition
Mathematical Formulation
Optimization Methods
Applications
Summary

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