Learn about main pumping stations located near water treatment or potable water storage facilities which supply water to the distribution system and pump directly into the piping system.

 

Learn the basis for determining the flow demand of a water supply and distribution system.

 

Learn about the factors to be considered in a hydraulic network analysis to determine system demand.

 

Learn the recommended maximum, minimum and residual curb pressures for a water distribution system.

 

Learn about the two types of pumps generally used for potable water pumping applications.

 

Learn about "normal rising", "drooping" and "steeply rising" pump head capacity curves.   

 

Learn design and layout recommendations for pump supply and discharge piping.