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Chapter 10

WATER PUMPING FOR BUILDINGS

Article 10.1 General Requirements (e) For multi-storey buildings,


suitable pressure reducing valves
10.1.1 Installation of pumping equipment to supply buildings,
should be supplied to regulate
from existing water supply should only be allowed if
water pressure for each floor.
there is always water in the mains to prevent conta -
mination of water system when air gains entrance due
10.1.3.2 Pneumatic Tank. The tank is an unfired
to negative pressure created by pumping.
pressure vessel, initially full of air, into
which water from mains is pumped.
10.1.2 A shut off valve followed by a check valve shall be
placed between the suction of pump and water mains
(a) A suitable pressure switch should
to prevent any return of water to mains when pump
stop pump when pressure required
is stopped.
is attained.
10.1.3 To maintain water pressure in all floors of the building, (b) An air volume control device should
the following systems may be used: be installed to replenish air absorbed
by water under pressure to maintain
10.1.3.1 Overhead Tank Supply. A water tank
correct air volume in tank.
may be installed above the roof of the
b uild ing s up p or te d b y the b uild ing or
b y a s ep a ra te towe r for the p urp os e. (c) Suitable air valve to take out or re-
Water from the water mains is pumped plenish air in tank should be installed
to the tank and the building draws its on top of tank.
supply from overhead tank.
(d) A tank should be designed for maxi-
(a) Suitable float switch or other devices mum total dynamic pressure required
should be installed with the tank to m u l ti p li ed b y tw o to p r o v id e f or
s top or s ta r t op e r a ti on o f p ump water hammer. Factor • of safety
depending on water level in the tank. should not be less than five.

(b) A check valve should be installed (e) For tanks of 3 785 litres or more a
between the pump and tank. separate air compressor should be
(c) Water tank should be provided with installed to replenish air absorbed by
an overflow pipe, leading to storm the water.
drain and a vent properly protected
(f) For figuring equipment, pipes fittings
from insects.
and valves, the right pressure ratings
(d) Water tank should be fully covered should correspond to total dynamic
to keep out flying debris and to pre- hea d mul tip l ied b y tw o to cov e r
vent growth of moss. water hammer effect.

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