Analysis and Design of Water Distribution Systems

CE 59700.1

Credit Hours:

1

Instructor:

Rao S. Govindaraju

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Analyze and design simple water distribution networks to deliver flowrates at desired pressures
  • Select and size pumps for application in simple water distribution systems

Description:

Water distribution networks are crucial for supplying water for residential areas, hospitals, educational institutions, industrial zones, commercial areas, and for firefighting purposes. This course starts with a review of fundamental principles including mass, momentum, and energy equations along with concepts of energy and hydraulic grade lines. Equations governing water movement in pressurized pipelines are covered for both steady state analysis and transient problems through extended period simulations. Elements found in typical pipe networks are introduced leading to analysis and design of water distribution systems. This is followed by a discussion of pumps, their design and selection, as integral parts of water distribution systems. The EPANET software is used as an application tool to analyze water distribution systems along with pump design and selection. This course focuses on pressurized distribution systems. It is highly recommended that you complete this course before moving on to Parts II and III (CE59700.2 and CE59700.3), which use the same fundamental principles but are focused on open channel flow applications for designing sanitary and storm sewer systems and managing urban water resources.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Urban Hydraulics
  • Fluid Pressure and Forces
  • Basic Equations of Flow
  • Flow Through Pipes
  • Flow Through a Single Pipe
  • Steady State Analysis
  • Transient Analysis
  • Introduction to Pumps
  • Pump Characteristics
  • Pump Selection
  • Multiple Pumps

Prerequisites:

A basic undergraduate course in fluid mechanics is required. Learners should have familiarity with mass, momentum, and energy equations with an ability to apply them. Ability to formulate and solve nonlinear algebraic equations will be useful. Some familiarity with numerical analysis is desirable.

Applied / Theory:

Focus on applications

Web Address:

https://purdue.brightspace.com

Web Content:

Syllabus, grades, lecture notes, homework assignments, solutions and quizzes

Homeworks:

4

Projects:

1

Exams:

1

Textbooks:

None required

Computer Requirements:

A personal computer with Microsoft Office suite and the ability to run EPANET software.

Microsoft Excel with Solver Add-in

  • Microsoft Excel will be required to complete assignments in this course.
  • The Solver Add-in must be enabled in Microsoft Excel. To enable the Solver Add-in, complete the following steps:
    1. In Microsoft Excel, select the File tab
    2. Select Options and then choose Add-ins
    3. In the Manage drop-down field, select Excel Add-ins. Then, choose Go.
    4. Select the checkbox next to “Solver Add-in” to enable it and then choose OK
    5. Select the Data tab. Solver will now appear in the Analyze section.

EPANET Software