9.1 Valves Valves are appurtenances used in the pipeline to: 1.Control the flow of water 2.Regulate the pressure 3.Adjust or release air into the pipe 4.check the reverse flow of water 5. Discharge the water out from sediment 9.1.1Sluice Valves: …

Gravity Conduits and pressure conduits: Gravity conduits are those conduits in which water flows under the action of gravity where water surface will be at atmospheric pressure. Pressure conduits are those conduits where water flows under pressure above atmospheric pressure. …

7.1Systems of Supply: 7.1.1 Continuous System: The system of supply in which water is transmitted to the consumers 24 hours a day is called continuous system. Advantages: •No use of reservoir or other public tanks •Favorable for firefighting purposes •Less …