BREAK PRESSURE TANK

Source : saconstructionnews.co.za

Break pressure tank is a small tank or chamber specifically

built to break the hydrostatic presure in the pipeline. It is also
known as break pressure chamber.
1.Where to use break pressure tank?
Break pressure tank are generally provided in the area
Where gravity flow water supply system is present.
Usually in the hilly areas.
2.Why usually in hilly areas?
In the hilly areas there may be high level difference
between the locations of the storage tank and publicstand
post.

Inert sfig 9.8

• As shown in figure above, The reduced level of the storage
tank is 1500m and that of public standpost is 1200m.

• The level difference = 300m

• Due to this level difference when water flows down the hill
the hydrostatic pressure of 300m or 30 kg/cms is created.

In such case pipe that can withstand 30 kg/cms is required.

MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATINGS OF:

HDPE(High density polyethylene) kg/cms GI(Galvanized iron pipe) kg/cms

10 18

Hence ,The steel pipe that can withstand higher pressure

will be requred.
Strategic placing of break pressure tank

The strategic placing of

break pressure tanks in Insert fig.9-9
the pipeline as shown in
figure.

• The introduction of break pressure tanks at locations

with R.L. 1400 and 1300 breaks the pressure built up
in the pipeline establishing new static water level at
R.L. 1400 and 1300m.
• The maximum pressure build up is limited to 100m or 10
kg/cm2 which can withstand by HDPE pipe of 10 kg/cm2
pressure rating thus by avoiding the necessasity of using
GI and steel pipes.

NO NEED TO SEARCH HIGH PRESSURE RATING PIPES .ONE

CAN USE BPT AND AVOID HIGH COST OR EXPENSES.
 Insert fig 9-10

Fig.Break Pressure Tank

CONSTRUCTION OF BREAK PRESSURE TANK……

• Excavation for a tank should be 30cms into firm

soil,and the floor of the excavation should be
leveled and compacted.
• A layer of gravel and masonry footing should be built.

• Minimum height above the ground should be 20 cms.

• The inner dimension of the break pressure tank

should be large enough to accommodate the fitting
such as float valve, gate valve etc.

• A float valve is always provided in it. It automatically

closes the inlet flow when the flow downstream stops
due to closure of taps.