Focusing primarily on understanding the steady-state hydraulics that form the basis of hydraulic design and computer modelling applied in water distribution, Introduction to Urban Water Distribution elaborates the general principles and practices of water distribution in a straightforward way. The workshop problems and design exercise develop a temporal and spatial perception of the main hydraulic parameters in the system for given layout and demand scenarios. Furthermore, the book contains a detailed discussion of water demand, which is a fundamental element of any network analysis, and principles of network construction, operation, and maintenance. The attached CD contains all spreadsheet applications mentioned in the text, and the network model used in the design exercise. Written in a manner that is easily understood by those who know little about the subject, this introductory text will also benefit experts dealing with advanced problems who wish to refresh their knowledge.
Author(s): Nemanja Trifunovic
Series: UNESCO-IHE Delft Lecture Note Series
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 527
Book Cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 13
Introduction......Page 15
1. Water Transport and Distribution Systems......Page 18
2. Water Demand......Page 38
3. Steady Flows in Pressurised Networks......Page 72
4. The Design of Water Transport and Distribution Systems......Page 139
5. Network Construction......Page 223
6. Operation and Maintenance......Page 243
Appendix 1: Workshop Problems......Page 294
Appendix 2: Design Exercise......Page 321
Appendix 3: Minor Loss Factors......Page 413
Appendix 4: Hydraulic tables (Darcy–Weisbach/Colebrook–White)......Page 419
Appendix 5: Spreadsheet Hydraulic Lessons – Overview......Page 443
Appendix 6: EPANET - Version 2: (based on the EPANET 2 Users Manual by L.A. Rossman1)......Page 489
Appendix 7: Unit Conversion Table......Page 516
References......Page 517
Index......Page 522
