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CAD & Design Tools
Singapore: M&E and AutoCAD
Revit MEP 2010
MEP Systems
M&E Systems vs Buildings
M&E Systems
Scope of M&E Systems
M&E:
M&E Architectural
Consultants
I. Introduction
II. Water Quality
III. Codes, Rules & Regulations
IV. Safety
V. MEP Systems
VI. Other Pools & Fish Ponds
M&E
M&E Design: High-Rise Buildings
Testing & Commissioning Process
HVAC
HVAC: Introduction to Design
HVAC: Building in Hot & Humid Climate
M&E Basics: Pipe & Duct Sizing
HVAC: Duct Sizing with VBA
HVAC: Duct Sizing
VII. Construction
VIII. Pool Maintenance
IX. Natatoriums - HVAC
X. References
Plumbing
Sanitary Plumbing: Introduction
Specialist
Specialist Contractors Fittings Supply ( )
Supply Calculation Code / Regulation Requirements
Technical Support
I. Introduction
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Chemical Treatment Continuous Filtrations
Swimming Pools
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Fire Protection
Fire Protection : Introduction
Underwater Light Swimming Pools
Electrical
Electrical Power Distribution
Public Pool
Ladder
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Water Quality Health & Safety
IV. Safety
1.
( )
( ) Lifeguard
on duty
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(Outdoor)
Public Pool Lifeguard
Notice
First Aids Kits
WaterQuality Kits
Private Pool
V. MEP Systems
A. System Components
Swimming Pool MEP System Components
1. Circulation Pumps
Ref
Description
No
Ref
No
Description
Balancing Tank
Circulation Pumps
Sand Filter
10
Pump Suction
PH Adjuster
11
Chlorinator
12
Vacuum Point
13
Make-Up Water
Swimming Pool
14
Over-Flow
Scum Gutter
15
Back-Wash Tank
Strainer Busket
16
Drain Sump
(Surge Tank)
1. Circulation Pumps
Water Treatment
Pumps
Water Treatment System (pressure head loss)
Turn Over Rate
Pool Turnover Rate Pool Water Volume Pump Flow rate
Pump Flowrate= ( Pool Water Volume / Turn over period ) + Safety Factor(say 20%)
Unit
Pump Head Filter Pressure Loss
i. Cartridge Filter
ii. Sand Filter
iii. DE (Diatomaceous Earth) Filter
Pool / Water Featurs cartridge filter
Ref No
Description
Qty. Req'd.
Multiport Valve
Pressure Gauge
Valve/Tank O-Ring
Sand Shield
10
9a/9b
10
11
1 Elbow Adapter 1
12
13
Hose
14
Hose Clamp
15
16
17a /b
Pump
D.E Filter
Ref No
Description
Qty. Req'd.
Pressure Gauge
O-Ring Kit
Label Pack
10
Label Pack*
11
12
13
Washer
14
15
Retainer Rod
16
17
18
Outlet Elbow
Filter Element
21
22
Inlet Diffuser
23
Element Spacer
24
25
Bulkhead O-Ring
26
Bulkhead Fitting
27
28
Label Pack*
29
30
31
O-Ring (2 Req.)
32
33
( - )
Skimmer System (
) Skimmer
Weir Skimmer Box Pollutants
Skimmer Pollutant Treatment System
Skimmer
6. Pipe & Fittings (Water Inlet Nozzles, Pipings, Valves, Strainers, Main Drains, Channel Grating,
Skimmers, Vacuum Inlet, etc.)
Pool Water Treatment System Pipe & Fittings
Water Inlet Nozzles ( )
Pipings & Fittings ( )
Pumps Fittings (Strainers, Valves, Check Valves, Flexible Connectors, etc.)
Treatment System Main Drains, Channel Grating,
Skimmers, etc.
Pool Maintenance
Vacuum Fittings Vacuum Fittings
Filter
7. Back Wash Holding Tank (or) Backwash Absorption Pits
Filter Backwash Pump Capacity
Drainage Line Drainage Buffer
Back Wash Holding Tank (or) Backwash Absorption Pits
Backwash Operation Pump Capacity (Flowrate) x 10
minutes
9. Pool Heaters
Pool Heating (Heat Pumps,
Electric, Gas, etc.) ASPE (American Society of Plumbing
Engineers) Data book Design Temperature
Minimum Acceptable = 75F (24C)
Competitive Swimming and Diving = 78-82F (25.6-27.5C)
Commercial (Club, Motel, Apartment): 82-90F (27.8-32.2C)
Residential: 75-85F (24-26.7C)
Heat Pump Energy Efficient DX Air-Con
Outdoor Unit Compressor Heat
Safety Factor
( ) US gal
7.5 gal / ft3
Depth Area x Depth Depth Average Depth
http://www.waterwarehouse.com/
SI Units
Geometry
Rectangular
Pool:
Long Diameter (m) X Short Diameter (m) X Average Depth (m) X
Oval Pool:
0.785
X 0.785
Circular Pool:
Pump Head
Pump Head Static Head Pipe & Fitting Losses
Filter Pressure Loss
California Energy Commission - 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
H = C x F
H is the total system head in feet of water.
F is the flow rate in gallons per minute (gpm).
C is a coefficient based on the volume of the pool:
a. 0.0167 for pools less than or equal to 17,000gallons.
b. 0.0082 for pools greater than 17,000gallons.
Fulton County
Cartridge
0.375
0.375
Sand
15
14 to 16
Diatomaceous Earth
Sr.
Pool ID
1 Public Pool
2
Area
(m)
Bathing Load
Depth Volume
(m)
(m)
V=
( m/
person)
Volume
Bathers Wave
Total
(m)
(m)
*N=
v1=
v2=
(m)
v3=
A/L)
Nxv0
Axh
v1+v2
300
1.4
420
2.7
112
6.7
7.5
14.2
40
1.1
44
5.0
0.5
1.5
30
0.4
12
0.75
0.75
Private Pool
1
AxD
Persons
Balancing Water
Children
3 (Wading)
Pool
Bather Load *N integer () round up
Dimension
A
B
Description
Clearance Below Pump Suction
Fitting
Minimum Water Level to avoid
Cavitation
Value
75-100 mm
300 mm (or) Pump Requirements
Make-up Range
> 50 mm
25 mm
25 mm
4. Pipe Sizing
Regulation Domestic Water
Supply Sanitary Drainage
Fulton County Maximum Flow velocity
Min
Max
Return
Suction
13,000
1.5
1.5
13,000
1,7000
1.5
17,000
21,000
21,000
30,000
2.5
30,000
42,000
2.5
42,000
48,000
48,000
65,000
3.5
Pool
Fdration Internationale de Natation (FINA) (Fdration Internationale de Natation (FINA)
is the International Federation (IF) recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for
administering international competition in the aquatic sports (its name translated from French
is "International Swimming Federation").
na.org web site FINA Facilities Rules
FINA Facilities Rules [http://www.fina.org/project/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=119]
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VII. Construction
i. Coordination with Architects & Structural Engineers
ii. Aesthetic (Architectural Appeal)
iii. Spaces for MEP Systems, Equipment Logistic Routes
iv. Ventilation for Filtration Plant
v. Water Pressure vs Structure (similar to water tanks)
vi. Before Concreting: Installation of Pipe Spools, Box-ups for Pool Fixtures and Lighting, Electrical
Conduits, etc.
vii. Water Proofing Installations to prevent water leaks ( water proofing membrane, double slabs, puddle
flanges, etc.)
X. References
Web-Links
1. Code & Regulations
i. National Swimming Pool Foundation, USA: Code Links [ http://www.nspf.org/Codes_Links.html ]
ii. NEA Singapore - Code Of Practice On Environmental Health 2005 with Addendum 1,2 & 3 Chapter 7
Swimming Pool, 2009 Jan
[ http://app2.nea.gov.sg/cop_copeh_sp.aspx ]
iii. NEA Singapore - Swimming Pool License
[ http://app2.nea.gov.sg/onlinesvcs_swimmingpool.aspx ]
iv. NEA Singapore - Swimming Pool License Renewal Application
[ http://app2.nea.gov.sg/NEADownload.aspx?res_sid=20081202770387696494 ]
v. USA, Georgia Counties: Codes Lists
[ http://waterworldinc.net/CodeSection/CountyList.htm ]
vi. USA : Georgia Counties: Fulton County Codes
[ http://waterworldinc.net/CodeSection/CountyList.htm ]
vii. USA : California Energy Commission - Resource Library [ http://www.title24learning.com/page.php?
pg=resourselibrary.php ]
viii. Western Australia : Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and
Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities (October 2009) pdf download
[ http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/1893/2/CODE OF PRACTICE-AQUATIC FACILITIES
2009.pdf ]
ix. Western Australia : Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and
Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities (October 2009) Online
[ http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/3/914/2/code_of_practice.pm ]
2. Reference Standards
i. Olympic Standards : Fdration Internationale de Natation (FINA)
[ http://www.fina.org/project/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=119 ]
ii. Anthropometrics: (United States Swimming)
[ http://www.usaswimming.org/USASWeb/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=234&Alias=rainbow&Lang=en
]
iii. PWTAG : Treatment and quality standards for pools and spas
[ http://www.pwtag.org/home.html ]
iv. USA : California Energy Commission - 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
[ http://www.energy.ca.gov/2008publications/CEC-400-2008-001/CEC-400-2008-001-CMF.PDF ]
3. Online Articles
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