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FM578 · Municipal Water Distribution Networks

Experimental Apparatus for the Study of Municipal Water Distribution Networks

Experiments
  • Visualisation of the piezometric surface variation across the network and the influence of consumer demand and pump speed
  • Determination of consumer flow rates at open valve nodes
  • Simulation of fire demand effects on network performance by rapid coupling of a high-capacity hose at network nodes
FM578
Description

    A network of translucent plastic pipes simulates water circulation through a municipal distribution system. The network is supplied by a variable-speed pump drawing from a storage reservoir. The pump can be connected via quick-release couplings at 5 different points in the network. A water tower is installed at one network node. At each node, a piezometer continuously indicates the local pressure.

    Each node is fitted with a valve for simulating consumer demand and controlling the consumed flow rate. The valves are connected to the storage reservoir via numbered flexible hoses. Flow rate is measured using a graduated cylinder to which the node outlet hoses can be connected.

Numerical Simulation
  • Using the EPANET software package, network behaviour can be simulated and experimental results compared with numerical predictions
  • At a more advanced level, cross-calibration of the physical and numerical models can be performed, enabling systematic error analysis
Required for operation
    Electrical supply 220V, single phase
    Installation self-contained; should be positioned centrally within the room
220V
Water Supply
L 2000 H 900 W 2000 mm

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