Chapter 4. Flow in pipes under pressure

What you will learn

• Know the different specifications for pipes
• Understand the pressure rating
• Know the types of flow in a pipe
• Understand the concept of friction losses in pipes under pressure

Why

Be able to calculate the punctual and linear losses in pipes under pressure

Duration of chapter 4

3 to 4 hours

Chapter 3. Hydrodynamics

What you will learn

You will understand the principles governing water dynamics within water supply systems.

Why

- An understanding of the physical laws that influence water supply systems is essential prerequisite in order to design efficient and long-lasting water supply systems.
  - You will therefore receive basic knowledge on water flow rate, law of conservation of energy

Duration of chapter 3

2 - 3 hours

Chapter 2. Hydrostatics

What you will learn

Understand and assimilate the principles of atmospheric pressure and water pressure
in hydrostatics.

Why

A solid understanding of the pressure characteristics for systems involving water at rest
is an essential requirement in order to understand hydrodynamics.

Duration of chapter 2

1 to 2 hours

Chapter 1. Properties of fluids and pipes

What you will learn

Understand the basic essentials of fluid properties.

                    Why

It is important to understand and master the characteristic behaviours of fluids,
especially of water and of air. This lays the groundwork for an understanding of
hydrostatics and hydrodynamics - the following chapters of this course.

Duration of chapter 1

1 to 2 hours