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water supply system in a building - Coggle Diagram
water supply system in a building
cold water supply system in a building
direct system
Water is delivered directly from the mains to the fixtures.
advantages
cost-cutting in pipework, particularly in multi-story buildings
You can get fresh drinking water at any time.
disadvantages
There is a tendency for pressure to drop at peak periods.
There is no water storage if the mains burst.
indirect system
Water is sent to an above tank, from which it is gravity-fed to various floors.
advantages
– There is no chance of back siphon age with this system.
– Due to the low pressure in the pipework, there is no risk of pipe bursting.
disadvantages
-Longer pipe runs will be needed.
-A larger cistern is required for storing.
parts of water distribution system
service pipe
fixture branch
riser
fixture supply pipe
distribution pipe/ supply pipe
hot water supply system in a building
heat pumps
hot water heat recovering
solar energy
solar thermal collectors
a water storage tan
advantages
safety
cost savings
geothermal heating
electrical heating system
Heating water using electricity is more expensive than heating water with other sources.
tank-less water system
-Also known as immediate.
-On water heaters, provide continuous flow, immediate.
-sink heaters
-bath heaters
-boiling water heaters
-multiple heaters
advantages
Savings on energy in the long run
a never-ending supply of hot water
disadvantages
Delay in starting up
Low-pressure operations are not permitted.
storage systems
advantages
• Power shower capability
• High flow rates
disadvantages
-Pre-heating hot water is required.
-Hot water need a period of recovery.
plumbing
Is the art and skill of putting pipes, fittings, and other devices in buildings, as well as bringing water, liquids, and removing them.
fixture
drainage pipe
supply pipe