Air Relief Valves on Water Distribution Lines in Subdivision
Air Relief Valves on Water Distribution Lines in Subdivision
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I am designing a new water distribution system for a new subdivision. The water lines are 6" and 8" diameter C-900. Due to the profile and grade breaks in the road profile, my water lines will have to follow the same profile with slight ups and downs as the grade changes. Question: Is it necessary to install an air relief valve at every high point in the water line, or can some small high points in the water line profile be ignored? Is there a rule of thumb that many engineers use? Thanks, Civil G.





RE: Air Relief Valves on Water Distribution Lines in Subdivision
There is a velocity at which pipelines will sweep the bubbles along with the flow, but I doubt you are anywhere near that velocity in a residential subdivision.
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RE: Air Relief Valves on Water Distribution Lines in Subdivision
RE: Air Relief Valves on Water Distribution Lines in Subdivision