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Domestic Water Supply System Design

The document outlines the design of a domestic water supply system for a house, detailing parameters such as house elevation, water demand, and pipe specifications. It includes calculations for flow rate, velocity, Reynolds number, frictional head loss, and total pump head required, ultimately recommending a 0.5 HP centrifugal pump and PVC/PPR pipes. The document also provides references and appendices with symbols, formulas, and pump selection criteria.
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Domestic Water Supply System Design

The document outlines the design of a domestic water supply system for a house, detailing parameters such as house elevation, water demand, and pipe specifications. It includes calculations for flow rate, velocity, Reynolds number, frictional head loss, and total pump head required, ultimately recommending a 0.5 HP centrifugal pump and PVC/PPR pipes. The document also provides references and appendices with symbols, formulas, and pump selection criteria.
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Fluid Machanics :(I)

Complex Engineering Problem – Assignment( II)

Submitted To:
Engr. Natasha Latif Bhatti
Submitted By:
M Tauseef Nawaz
Reg. No:
2024f-mulug-1452
Session :
Fall 2024
Semester:
3rd

School of Chemical Engineering


Minhaj University Lahore

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Complex Engineering Problem
Domestic Water Supply System Design for a House

1. Given Data (From Problem Statement)


Parameter Value
House elevation 12 ft = 3.66 m

Water demand 2 bathrooms + 1 kitchen

Main pipe diameter 25 mm = 0.025 m

Branch pipe diameter 15 mm = 0.015 m

Water density ρ = 1000 kg/m³

Dynamic viscosity μ = 0.001 Pa·s

Water source Underground Storage Tank (UGST)

Destination Overhead Storage Tank (OHST)

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2. Assumptions
 Flow required ≈ 0.6 L/s = 0.0006 m³/s (standard for small house)
 Length of main pipe = 20 m
 Number of fittings:
>4 elbows
>1 valve
> Sudden contraction

3. Flow Rate Calculation


3
Q=0.0006 m /s

4. Flow Velocity

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Main Pipe (25 mm)
πD
2
Q 0.0006
A= =π ¿ ¿V = = =1.22 m/s
4 A 4.91 ×10−4

Branch Pipe (15 mm)


0.0006
A=π ¿ ¿V = −4
=3.38 m/ s
1.77 ×10

5. Reynolds Number (Flow Regime)


ρVD
ℜ=
μ
Main Pipe:
1000 × 1.22× 0.025
ℜ= =30500
0.001

Branch Pipe:
1000 × 3.38× 0.015
ℜ= =50700
0.001

✔ Both flows are turbulent (Re > 4000)

6. Frictional Head Loss (Darcy Weisbach)


2
L V
h f =f
D 2g

Assume friction factor f = 0.02


20
h f =0.02× ×¿ ¿h f =0.02× 800× 0.076=1.22 m
0.025

7. Losses Due to Fittings


Fitting Loss coefficient (K)
Elbow (4) 0.9 × 4 = 3.6

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Fitting Loss coefficient (K)
Valve 2

Sudden contraction 0.5

Total K 6.1
2
V
h f =K =6.1× ¿ ¿h f =0.46 m
2g

8. Total Pump Head Required


H total=Elevation + PipeLoss+ FittingLoss

Add safety factor → H ≈ 7 m

9. Pump Selection
Required:
 Flow rate = 0.6 L/s
 Head = 7 m
✔ Suitable pump:
0.5 HP Centrifugal Water Pump

10. Pipe Material Selection


Recommended:
 PVC / PPR Pipes
o Corrosion resistant
o Low friction loss
o Long life

11. Final Results Summary

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Parameter Result
Flow rate 0.6 L/s
Main pipe velocity 1.22 m/s
Branch pipe velocity 3.38 m/s
Flow regime Turbulent
Friction loss 1.22 m
Fitting loss 0.46 m
Required pump head 7m
Pump type 0.5 HP centrifugal pump
Pipe material PVC / PPR

References
1. Fox, R. W., McDonald, A. T., & Pritchard, P. J.
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 8th Edition, Wiley.
2. Munson, B. R., Young, D. F., & Okiishi, T. H.
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 6th Edition, Wiley.
3. Cengel, Y. A., & Cimbala, J. M.
Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, McGraw-Hill.
4. White, F. M.
Fluid Mechanics, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education.
5. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
IS 2065: Code of Practice for Water Supply in Buildings.
6. Engineering Toolbox
Pipe flow, friction loss, Reynolds number and pump head data.

Appendix

Appendix A: Symbols and Units


Symbol Description Unit

Q Flow rate m³/s

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Symbol Description Unit

V Velocity m/s

D Pipe diameter M

A Cross-sectional area m²

ρ Density kg/m³

μ Dynamic viscosity Pa·s

Re Reynolds number Dimensionless

f Friction factor Dimensionless

L Pipe length m

g Acceleration due to gravity m/s²


H Total head m

Appendix B: Formula Sheet


1. Flow velocity
Q
V=
A
2. Pipe area
2
πD
A=
4
3. Reynolds number
ρVD
ℜ=
μ
4. Darcy friction loss
2
L V
h f =f
D 2g
5. Fitting loss
2
V
h f =K
2g
6. Total pump head
H=H elevation +h pipe +h fittings

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Appendix C: Pump Selection Criteria
 Required Flow Rate: 0.6 L/s
 Required Head: 7 m
 Recommended Pump: 0.5 HP Centrifugal Pump
 Operating Voltage: 220–240 V AC
 Application: Domestic water supply

Appendix D: Pipe Specification


Line Diameter Material
Main line 25 mm PVC / PPR
Branch line 15 mm PVC / PPR

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