Non-pressurised Cold Water Pipe Sizing ‘The method is sniar fo L-T-.W. pipe sizing excep thatthe pressure tailale i not fom a pump but from the head available fom the tank The higher the tank i above the outlets the more hen wil be saab to foree the water through the outlets and overcome pipework eistances, Head Available nee esa [Nite Sowa ine ‘sealable ‘The Head Available develops water pressure and tis water pressures used up in overcoming the fitiona resistance ofthe pipe and in creating the velocity pressure for svar low the ole DL = Py = fictional resistance + velocity pressure ac hy ~ head lssin pipe due to friction + velocity head where p= premure Gm) 2 re) In practice, to avoid additional velocity pressure calculations, it is usual to calculate the alae pressure by considering the difference in levels between the bottom of the storage tank andthe height ofthe drav-of points. ‘The pressure loess in the syst ate ction pps losses and velocity pressure loss dhrough sanitary tings such as taps, cistem bal valves and shower hends, ‘Velocity ead oss through tings is as follows = Water Flow Rates Col water low rates for sanitary appliances for smal installations maybe found fom the table below Tatar peony ae i 7 Bop o8 aie) oa ant oa Fsbo oa Son a i Stowe) a See o si Comm) oe Tana ca In lg more complex buildings where many sinter appliances ae installed simultaneous demand should be considered rom tables CIBSE Guide B (1986) B4.20, and 421 Pipe Size Procedure 1. Divide system into sections 2 Calculate demand units if simultaneous demand is effective 3. timate fw ates in cach section.4. state pipe diameter. 5. Meas the pipe nn fr the scion, 6. Calculate length opie equal to resistance of iting. 1. Clouse pipe length Detain pressure loss duo ction for pipe fom CIBSE gide able. 9. Caleulate pressure consumed by fetion. 10, Cateulate cumulative pressure consumed 11, Calculate pressure viable atthe end ofthe section ‘Sbiract pressure loss in section fom static pressure available 12, pressure loss due to ction is less than presse anble, 1. Keep velocity below 20 ms for nose reduction see Table 2.19 in CIBSE Guide G (2004) Pubic Health Fagineeing 2 Amaltematve method of pipe sizing sto use a nomogram, ‘This an be found in CIBSE Guide G 2004) Public Heath Enginering Figure 221 Example 1 ‘Detemnine a suitable pipe size forthe system shown Below. DATA Fitvngs include the flowing: exit fom tank o Tage vese, 3No. bends, INo. gate valve, INo, 150m tp, Length of pipe run 88 metes and copper pipe ito be wed ‘The low rate fora 1Smu Sink Tap fom above Table is 02 Us. a ‘The pressure available to Free the water though the pipework and tap comes fom the head of water above the tp, The formula below gives the reatonship between presse and hen, Po- pee xh Pe pcm) tf cetain sro pmiy esa) i iSite Thewine: P= 1000 981x20 = 18620Na? ‘The tesistnce to lois fom the ings an pipework. Example? ‘Determine suitable pipe sizes forthe sytem shown below: The building sa three-storey Nursing Home. DATA, Copper pipe sto be use. low rae ret be obtained from above Table.Answers rom abore Table the flow mite fora private bath is 0.3 U's ‘The pipe sizes, flow mates and pressures are indicated on the dang blow. io Bary eae [Sas ae fextiectne ee ane ia aaa "oa Sana co =a ej pepo | age eae ae” fesiactaoe = si fea iat = Bsa re come Be 5} perf rrr areca — fa eee ve is eater ae rp Tare ae ws cee eta Saat iin tas aioe© US| To Ra TS fib Noa caters 20m ogts 16817 Pa A2IS4Pa Example} Determine suitable pipe sizes forthe system shown belo. The building is a three-storey hoe DATA’ Copper pe st be used 40.14 Pa iG} anes Flow res and simultaneous demand data are to be obtained fromthe CIRSE guide [erm hj