There are basically two equations needed to design gravity flow water systems:
- The Continuity Equation
- The Bernoulli Equation
With these two relations and an understanding of frictional effects most systems can be designed and/or analysed.
- Preface
- Part 1: Introduction
- Part 2: General Concepts
- Part 3: Derivation of the Continuity Equation
- Part 4: The Continuity Equation for Multiple Pipe System
- Part 5: Energy in a Perfect System – The Bernoulli Equation
- Part 6. Imperfect Systems – Friction and the Bernoulli Equation
- Part 7: Pumps and Turbines – The Bernoulli Equation
- Part 8. Typical Scenarios
- Part 9: Special Scenarios
- Appendix 1: Kinetic Energy of a Fluid
- Appendix 2: Potential Energy of a Fluid
- Appendix 3. Friction Losses and the Reynolds Number
- Appendix 4. Water System Design Parameters
- Appendix 5: Interpolation
- Appendix 6: Frictional Head Loss Chart
- Worked Example 1: Natural Flow
- Worked Example 2: Natural Flow With Pipes of Different Diameters and Lenghts
- Worked Example 3: Simple Tap Syatem (Tap Open)
- Worked Example 4: Simple Tap System (Tap Closed)
- Worked Example 5: Pump Requirement
- Worked Example 6: DistributionSystem – The General Equation
- Worked Example 7: Parallel Pipes
- Worked Example 8: Sources at Different Elevations
- Worked Example 9: Sample Water System Design