Unfortunately, as a water distribution system ages, its ability to transport water diminishes and the demands placed upon it typically increase. The primary goal of all water distribution system engineers is the delivery of water to meet the demands on quantity and pressure. Important design parameters include water demand, minimum pressure requirements, topography system reliability, economics, piping, pumping and energy use. The design of such systems is a multifarious task involving numerous interrelated factors, requiring careful consideration in the design process. It connects consumers to sources of water, using hydraulic components, such as pipes, valves, pumps and tanks. A water distribution system is an essential infrastructure in the supply of water for domestic as well as industrial uses. 1 INTRODUCTION Water is a vital element in the living system and is an important component and also a key element for the socioeconomic development of a country.
Simulated water pressure did not vary significantly with the actual values indicating that the pipes still had their hydraulic capacities even though some sections of the network need augmentation. The results obtained verified that the pressures at all junctions at all pipes are feasible enough to provide adequate water to the network of the study area. This paper covers the water scarcity problems to consumer and the problem of leakage in the distribution system in particular with an explanation of its causes and its impact on various aspects of life and a clarification of the possibility of effectively using of geographic information systems to contribute in the management of this problem. After simulation of existing water distribution network, results were presented in various forms and compared with the field actual data. The WATERGEMS V8i programme analyses the pressure at each node, track the flow of water in each pipe and height of the water in each tank during simulation. This study will investigate the operations of Punagam area Water Distribution system in Surat city in terms of pressure Variations from the Treatment Works to the consumer points using WATERGEMS V8i software.
However during operations of water supply systems, cases of pressure drops, Leakages and contamination occur and the main challenge is the lack of a simple tool to accurately predict zones of low pressures and areas where quality is compromised. Water distribution systems are designed with an objective of minimizing the overall cost while meeting the water demand requirements at adequate pressures. But with the increase in the population the residence of all near the water source became difficult day by day and thus man started residing at the location away from water source. Since ancient times, man has tried to reside beside the source of water for its easy availability.
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