Question: A gravity distribution system is schematized into a 3 0 0 0 m long transmission main of 4 0 0 mm diameter 0 . 2

A gravity distribution system is schematized into a 3000 m long transmission main of 400 mm diameter
0.2 mm ). The water pressure at the end of the main should not drop below 35 m above the datum. The
reservoir that feeds the transmission main has a constant water level of 43 m above the datum.
i) What is the maximum discharge that can be supplied from the reservoir while satisfying the pressure
condition?
ii) What should be the diameter of an additional pipe (in parallel to the existing one) if the discharge is
increased to 600m3hr?(k=0.2mm)
iii) Instead of laying a parallel main, a booster pump can be laid in the 400 mm main to ensure that the
pressure is maintained at the required level. Calculate the head to be added by the pump for the flow of
600m3hr.
iv) What is the pressure requirement of this pump in kW , assuming a pump efficiency of 80%?
A gravity distribution system is schematized into

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