Water Supply Engineering ENCE254: Pipe Appurtenances

9.1 Valves: Purposes and types (Sluice, reflux, safety, air valves, pressure relieve valves, pressure sustaining valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, and drain valves); typical schematic diagram of a valve (With all accessories required)

9.2 Fittings: Purpose and types (Bends, reducers, tees, mechanical couplings, expansion joints, dismantling joints, stop cocks and water taps)

9.3 Flushing arrangements (Reservoirs, transmission mains, and at distribution lines)

9.4 Propose and construction of break pressure tank

9.5 Public stand post (Purposes, location, flows, and construction)

9.6 Pumps: Type of pumps, purpose and uses; layouts of pumps; introduction to pump curves

9.7 Operation of water supply system

9.8 Maintenance: Necessity, types (Regular, preventive and emergency maintenance)

9.9 Roles and responsibilities of different organizations in water supply management (Federal, provincial, local government, and user’s committee)