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    Min. Slope for a Water Main?

    Hi Engineers, We are discussing transmission pipelines ONLY. Please understand the design, construction and maintenance. In design, the engineer must consider the construction and operation side also. My experience in Pakistan and UAE suggest that by providing a minimum slopes against and...
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    Min. Slope for a Water Main?

    Hi Chris, Yes, there is a criteria for min. slopes in water supply, espacially for transmission mains(under Pressure). The idea is to facilitate entraped air to be released from air valves and to drain the pipe at washouts, if necessary. Normally, 1:250 against the flow direction and 1:500...
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    water consumption per capita

    Dear Friend, To estimate a figure is a tricky matter. I have experience of United Arab Emiraters and I hace noticed that the current demand in sone of the cities is well above 400 l/c/d. What I suggest that you should study the goverment polocy regarding the water charges, pattern of water...

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