Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1583210148 ISBN 13: 9781583210147

Publisher: American Water Works Association,US, 1999

Synopsis

This handbook gives you a single source of comprehensive information about the design, installation and operation of water distribution systems. Concise and practical, it's the handbook you can't afford to be without. Not only does this text present the basic concepts of distribution systems operations, it also includes chapters on mathematics, hydraulics, current regulations, health issues, and more. You simply can't find better coverage on distribution systems operations anywhere. It presents the basic principles and accepted practices of water distribution operations, including equipment, regulations and safety. It is essential reading for new operators, a convenient reference for the experienced professional, and ideal for educating and training students, operators and other water professionals. Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook includes the following: discusses mathematics and hydraulics reflects regulatory changes and health considerations reviews water quality regulations and their effects on the distribution system covers excavation, pipes, valves, hydrants, pumps, meters and wells discusses operations, maintenance, safety and record keeping provides specific information on water storage examines the role of public relations includes a comprehensive glossary, additional references, metric conversion tables, figures and a bibliography. Contents Include: Distribution Mathematics Distribution System Hydraulics State and Federal Regulations Public Health Considerations Distribution System Design Water Main Pipe Distribution System Valves Water Main Installation Backfilling and Main Testing Fire Hydrants Distribution System Operation and Maintenance Water Services Water Meters Cross-Connection Control Water Storage Water Wells Pumps and Motors Maintaining Distribution System Water Quality Distribution System Safety Instrumentation and Control Distribution System Maps and Records Public Relations Conversion of US Customary Units Metric Conversions Celsius/Fahrenheit Comparison Graph Additional Information Sources AWWA Standards Listing.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Water Works Association,US
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583210148
• ISBN 13: 9781583210147
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 278
• Editor: Von Huben Harry