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    The document discusses different types of distribution systems used to deliver water from its source to points of usage. There are four main types: dead end, radial, grid iron, and ring. Each has advantages and disadvantages. A dead end system is simplest but can cause stagnation. A radial system divides the area into zones and pumps water radially outward from a central reservoir in each zone. A grid iron system works well for rectangular cities by laying mains and branches in a grid pattern. A ring system uses a main along peripheral roads with branches flowing inward similarly to a dead end system.

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    Water Distribution System

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    The document discusses different types of distribution systems used to deliver water from its source to points of usage. There are four main types: dead end, radial, grid iron, and ring. Each has advantages and disadvantages. A dead end system is simplest but can cause stagnation. A radial system divides the area into zones and pumps water radially outward from a central reservoir in each zone. A grid iron system works well for rectangular cities by laying mains and branches in a grid pattern. A ring system uses a main along peripheral roads with branches flowing inward similarly to a dead end system.

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    The document discusses different types of distribution systems used to deliver water from its source to points of usage. There are four main types: dead end, radial, grid iron, and ring. Each has advantages and disadvantages. A dead end system is simplest but can cause stagnation. A radial system divides the area into zones and pumps water radially outward from a central reservoir in each zone. A grid iron system works well for rectangular cities by laying mains and branches in a grid pattern. A ring system uses a main along peripheral roads with branches flowing inward similarly to a dead end system.

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    Water Distribution System

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    Johny Lou Luza
    The document discusses different types of distribution systems used to deliver water from its source to points of usage. There are four main types: dead end, radial, grid iron, and ring. Each has advantages and disadvantages. A dead end system is simplest but can cause stagnation. A radial system divides the area into zones and pumps water radially outward from a central reservoir in each zone. A grid iron system works well for rectangular cities by laying mains and branches in a grid pattern. A ring system uses a main along peripheral roads with branches flowing inward similarly to a dead end system.

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    The purpose of distribution system is to

    deliver water to consumer with appropriate


    quality, quantity and pressure.
    Distribution system is used to describe
    collectively the facilities used to supply water
    from its source to the point of usage.

    Requirements of Good Distribution


    System...
    Water quality should not get deteriorated in the
    distribution pipes.
    It should be capable of supplying water at all the
    intended places with sufficient pressure head.
    It should be capable of supplying the requisite
    amount of water during fire fighting.

    The layout should be such that no consumer would


    be without water supply, during the repair of any
    section of the system.
    All the distribution pipes should be preferably laid
    one metre away or above the sewer lines.
    It should be fairly water-tight as to keep losses due
    to leakage to the minimum.

    Layouts of Distribution Network


    There are, in general, four different types of pipe
    networks; any one of which either singly or in
    combinations, can be used for a particular place.

    They are:
    Dead End System
    Radial System
    Grid Iron System
    Ring System

    Dead End System


    It is suitable for old towns and cities having no
    definite pattern of roads.
    Advantages
    Relatively cheap.
    Determination of discharges and pressure
    easier due to less number of valves.

    Disadvantages
    Due to many dead ends, stagnation of
    water occurs in pipes.

    Radial System
    The area is divided into different
    zones.
    The water is pumped into the
    distribution reservoir kept in the
    middle of each zone.
    The supply pipes are laid radially
    ending towards the periphery.

    Advantages:
    It gives quick service.
    Calculation of pipe sizes is easy.

    Grid Iron System...


    It is suitable for cities with rectangular layout,
    where the water mains and branches are laid in
    rectangles.
    Advantages
    Water is kept in good circulation due to the
    absence of dead ends.
    In the cases of a breakdown in some section,
    water is available from some other direction.
    Disadvantages
    Exact calculation of sizes of pipes is not possible
    due to provision of valves on all branches.

    Ring System
    The supply main is laid all along the
    peripheral roads and sub mains branch out
    from the mains.
    This system also follows the grid iron
    system with the flow pattern similar in
    character to that of dead end system.
    So, determination of the size of pipes is
    easy.

    Advantages
    Water can be supplied to any point from at least two
    directions.

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