REPORT OF

WATER
DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page no.

Preface .....
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
i. Study area .......
4
ii. Land use analysis ....
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CHAPTER 2
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
i. Basics of WDS ...
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ii. Types of pipes .
9
iii. Basic equations ...
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CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY OF WDS
i. Hardy cross method .
11
ii. Loop software ..
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CHAPTER 4
DESIGN OF WDN IN
"FUTURE VISION HOUSING SOCIETY IEER UET LHR"
i. Design data
13
ii. Design criteria .. 14
iii. Results
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iv. Comments
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REFERENCES ...
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PREFACE
This report is submitted to Assistant Professor Husnain Haider, the
sessional report on water distribution system for 6th term
Architecture Engineering.
This report can help reader to understand the proper methodology
of preparing the design of WDS of the housing society. Further more
there is a brief discussion on efficiency of system, suggestions to
make sure the supply of portable water, cost analysis, positive &
negative features of system etc. so that every one may understand
the whole process easily. In this way I can conclude that it is a
complete & comprehensive report in all manner but still comments
& suggestions are greatly welcomed.
I would like to thank my teacher Mr. Husnain Haider for guiding me
the steps for designing.

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
STUDY AREA:
LOCATION:
The housing society (Future Vision Housing Society IEER
UET LHR.) for which we are requiring to design the "Water Distribution Net
Work " is situated near "Upper Chanab Canal".

TOPOGRAPHY:
The over all surface area of the housing society is FLAT, because
the slope of area at almost all the points is between (1% - 2%)
Since we can have three types of surface areas; on the basis of their slopes:
1. Flat Area (slope; 1% - 2%)
2. Rolling Area (slope; 5% - 8%)
3. Steep Area (slope; > 8%)

CLIMATE:
Since usually the flat areas have moderate climatic
conditions, similarly the area under consideration has.
Maximum temperature in summer may range from 30C - 45C & rains usually
occur in mid July & August. In winters he temperature can fall up to 0C, but
winter season usually remains for only three to four months.

DIFFERENT USES OF WATER:

The uses of water in the society under consideration are:
a. Domestic use:
Drinking, cooking, washing, bathing, irrigation of plants etc. The range
of domestic use can vary from 100 300 LPCD1.
b. Commercial use:
Washing & freezing for cooling purpose etc. usually 12.2
m3/1000m/day2 water is consumed in commercial areas.
c. Public use:
School, parks & dispensary etc. Range of water for public use can vary
from 50 70 LPCD3.
d. Fire demand:
The total fire flow for a single fire should not exceed 22680 l/min4.
e. Losses & waste:
Uncounted fall, misuse or wastage etc.

LAND USE ANALYSIS:

Sr. #

Land use

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Residential plots
Flats
Apartments
Commercial area
School
Grave yard
Dispensary
Open areas
(parks)
D.S + T.P
Roads
Total

9
11

Covered area
(m)
32218
1404
4116
482
687
276
240
2487
1396.5
9613.5
52920

%
60.88
2.65
7.78
0.911
1.298
0.522
0.454
4.699
2.64
18.167

CHAPTER 2
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
BASICS OF WDS:
SOURCES OF WATER SUPPY:
a. Surface water sources.
b. Groundwater sources.
We have ground water source in our society, as we are obtaining water
from tube well
.
COMPONENTS OF WATER SUPPLY SCHEME:
a. Collection works.
b. Purification works.
c. Transmission works.
d. Distribution works.
But here in our society, we just have concern with distribution
works.

MINIMUM RESIDUAL PRESSURE:

It is the pressure required to reach the farthest point in the community. If the
pressure in pipes is less than the minimum residual pressure the diameter of
pipe is increased, in this way the velocity of water decreases & hence the
frictional losses decreases, so as head loss.
According to WASA-LDA criteria, the minimum residual pressure should be
20psi (or pressure head should be 14m in water supply pipes).

PER CAPITA WATER CONSUMPION:

Water consumed by one person in one day is called per capita water
consumption. Usually it is represented as LPCD (Liters Per Capita per Day) or
GPCD (Gallons Per Capita per Day).

PEAK FACTOR:
The ratio of maximum or peak flow to average flow is called as "peak
factor".

MAXIMUM HEAD LOSS:

The maximum acceptable value of head loss in a water distribution system
is termed as "maximum head loss".

REQUIREMENTS OF AN IDEAL WATER DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM:
a. To supply adequate amount of water, to completely the need of
community.
b. To supply water with minimum residual pressure at all points of
the community.
c. To supply water which is esthetically appealing (tasteless,
colorless, odorless)
d. To supply water that is hygienic & free from all sorts of
pathogens.

AVEGAGE WATER DEMAND (AWD):

The average amount of water required for a community for its design period is
termed as AWD.

MAXIMUM DAILY DEMAND (MDD):

The maximum amount of water required in a day, for a community is termed
as ADD.

PEAK HOURLY DEMAND (PHD):

The calculation of per hour water requirement for a community is termed as
PHD.
According to WASA-LDA :

MDD = 1.5 * AWD

PHD = 2.25 * AWD
PHD = 1.5 * MDD

Fire demand:
it is the demand of water required for a particular time when there
is fire blown at some area. For the fire extinguishing, the water required is to
be of high pressure and excessive quantity. For meeting the fire demand,
quantity of water required is calculated from following formulae:
F = 18 C A0.5

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:

Layout:
a. Dead end system.
b. Grid Iron system / loop network.

Dead end system:

In this system it is easy to add on and easy to calculate.

Advantages:
Require less no. of valves to cut-off supply to the area
Cheap system
Disadvantages:
Stagnation
Larger area is cut-off in case of repairs

Grid Iron system / loop network:

Disadvantages:
Require more no. of valves to cut-off supply to the area
Difficult to design
Advantages:
No stagnation
No larger area is cut-off in case of repairs

Methods of distribution:
a. Distribution by gravity.
b. Pumping without storage.
c. Pumping with storage.
Distribution by gravity:
Distribution by gravity is possible only when the source of water is
located substantially above the level of the site where water is to be
provided. Here we have to rely on the pressures and heads already
defined by the elevation difference between the water reservoir and the
area which is to be supplied with water.

Pumping without storage:

It is least desirable method as it provides low reserve flow during power
failure. High power costs are required to meet the peak hourly
demands.

Pumping with storage:

It is the most common and the best method of water distribution
Water is pumped at uniform rate, supported with the stored water during
peak hours. This system is reliable during fire fighting and power failures.

Types of supply:
a. Continuous supply.
b. Intermittent supply.
Continuous supply:
In this type of supply, the water is made available to the consumer
throughout 24 hours a day.

Advantages:
Availability of water for fire fighting at any time.
No infiltration of undesirable water occurs.
Disadvantages:
More use of water.
Costly method.

Intermittent supply:
In this type of supply water is available to the consumer only two to
three times a day, that means, during periods of high consumption.

Disadvantages:

Infiltration of dirty water may occur.

Fire fighting may be difficult.
The meets of the consumer are not adequately fulfilled.

TYPES OF PIPES USED IN WDS:

Following types of pipes are used in water distribution system:
AC (Asbestos Cement).
PVC (Polyvinyl Chlorine).
GI (Galvanized Iron).
MS (mild Steel).
Concrete pipes.
Iron pipes.

BASIC EQUATIONS:
a. Manning's equation:
V = 1/n R2/3 S1/2
Where:
V = velocity
n = Manning's roughness coefficient
R = hydraulic mean depth / hydraulic radius
S = longitudinal slope
b. Chezy's equation:
V = C RS
Where:
V = velocity
c = chezy's roughness coefficient
R = hydraulic mean depth / hydraulic radius
S = longitudinal slope

c. Hazen William's equation:

Q = 0.278 C D0.63 (HL/L)0.54 D2

Or
HL = 10.68 (Q/C)1.85 L/(D)4.87
Where:
HL
Q
C
L
D

= Head loss
= Flow
= Hazen William constant
= Length of pipe
= Diameter of pipe

One requirement should be fulfilled while using above equations is that,

flow should be uniform. Uniform flow means that "fluid characteristics
should remain same in the section under consideration."

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY OF WDS
Hardy Cross method is used while designing a WDN.

HARDY CROSS METHOD:

The analysis of pipe network is done by
Hardy Cross Method. By using this method, accurate determination of flow
rates & head losses through a system cam be calculated.

ALGORITHM USED:
a. Inflow = out flow at a node.
b. Sum of HL in a loop = 0.

PROCEDURE:
1. Assume any suitable diameter for network pipe &
then assume any internally consistent distribution
of flow. The sum of flow entering at any junction
must be equal to the sum of low leaving.
2. Compute HL in each pipe by using :
3. HL = 10.68 (Q/C)1.85 L/(D)4.87
4. With due attention to sign compute the HL around
the loop.
5. Compute without regard to sign (H/Q) for each
pipe in the loop.
6. Find H/Q without regard to sign in each pipe.
7. Find correction using :
8. = - H/ [1.85 (H/Q)]
9. Repeat the steps 1 7 until is less than 10%
minimum flow in a pipe of the loop.
10. Find residual heads at all points. If residual heads
are close to the minimum required residual head,
then the design is complete. If the residual head is
less than the required minimum residual head then
increase the diameter & start from step 1; again. If
heads are much higher than minimum residual
head then decrease the diameters so that cost
would be reduced, & then start the process again
from step 1.

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LOOP SOFTWARE:
Loop is a computer program in BASIC for
Hydraulic Simulation of Looped Water Distribution Networks.

BRIEF HISTORY:

Language : BASIC
Contribution by : UNDP & World Bank
Contribution for: International Drinking Water Supply & Sanitation
Decade 1980 1991.
Why: Based on the results of a study conducted by WHO & World
Bank in 1970s.
80% of all disease
60% of child death
Program developed by: University of North Carolina, USA.

LIMITATIONS:

Max no. of pipes = 500

Max no. of nodes = 400
Nos assigned to nodes = 1 36000
Can handle up to 10 nodes with known HGL ( generally OHRs)

EQUATION USED:
Hazen William equation is used to find head losses :

HL = 10.68 (Q/C)1.85 L/(D)4.87

OUTPUT:

Flow in pipes
Velocities in pipes
Pressure at nodes
Direction of flows
Head losses in pipes etc.

UNITS:

Flow = m3/sec
Length = meter
Diameter = mm
Nodal withdrawal = -ve
Pumping quantity = +ve

NODAL FIXITY:

Pumping source = 1.0

Network nodes = 0

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CHAPTER 4
DESIGN OF WDN IN
"FUTURE VISION HOUSING SOCIETY IEER
UET LHR"
DESIGN DATA:
No. of plots = 281
No. of apartments = 3
No. of flats = 3
Design period = 20

PRESENT (2011)
Persons per
plot
Persons per
apartments
Persons per
flat

AT THE END OF
DP (2031)
10

500

700

300

500

Per capita water consumption = 250 + 10 Y

= 250 + 10 (17)
= 420 LPCD
Design population = Pf

= 2810 + 2100 + 1500

= 6410 persons

Average Daily Demand (ADD)

= A.W.C * population
= 420 * 6410
= 2692200 L/day

P.H.D

= 2.25 * A.D.D
= 2.25 * 2692200
= 6057450L/day

M.R.H

= 14m

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DESIGN CRITERIA:
We have the following combination in our society:

Grid Iron system.

Pumping with storage.
Continuous supply.
Since we are having with a relatively small housing society. & load
of flows on pipes is not much, so we can use pipes with moderately
small diameters. Like
a. Pipe of 225 mm diameter can be used from OHR to
Node #1 as a primary pipe
b. Pipes of 100 mm diameter can be used in secondary network
c. Pipes of 75 mm diameter can be used in tertiary network
There must be a minimum earth cover of 1 m, so that there would
be minimum affects of load on pipelines. As the affects of load
reduces
80 90% up till 1 m earth cover.

MRH: The minimum residual head should be 14m (20psi)

according to WASA LDA criteria.
We are using AC pipes in our WDS having structural life = 50
years. With Hazen William constant value between 120 140 5.

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DISCUSSION OF RESULTS:
PIPES:
DIAMETER OF PIPES
150 mm
100 mm

NO OF PIPES

1 Maximum diameter = mm
2 Minimum diameter = mm

PRESSURES (RESIDUAL HEAD):

3 Maximum residual head = m
4 Minimum residual head = m
5 Average head = 15 m
LENGTHS:
6 Maximum length = m
7 Minimum length = m

RESULTS:
Since velocity in some of the pipes is low than the desired range
(0.5 2.5 m/sec), but doesn't matter, because velocity is not the
design criteria of water supply network.

Since in some pipelines, the head loss is higher than our

restriction (20m/km), but still it can't affect the efficiency of WDN, as
the diameters of these pipes are adequate & supplying the water
more than the required flow & pressure.

Since the available heads in all pipelines are much more than
required heads (14 m) but are acceptable.

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COMMENTS:
Since manual Hardy Cross is very tiresome & time consuming, but
by using LOOP software we can calculate flows, diameters &
velocities etc. just in few seconds.
Since we are pumping water from ground using tube well, therefore
there is no need of water treatment plant, but the laboratory tests of
water should be carried regularly & proper disinfection of water
should be done to insure a supply of potable water.
Since we are using AC pipes which have structural life up to 50
years & the design period of our society is 20years, it means at
least up to 20years after the full development of society, we don't
have any need to replace new pipelines.
Since we are having a Grid Iron system, this means that stagnation
of water does not take place as more water comes from more than
one direction.

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REFRENCES:
1,2,3,4,6 "Water Supply & Sewerage" by "E.W.Steel",
TERENGE J.M C G H E E 6TH EDITION
5 "Water Works Engineering" (Planning, Designing & operation)
By "Syed R. Qasim, Edward M. Motley, Guang Zhu page#166

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