Assignment 2- Building Water Supply- CO2

1. Define plumbing system & explain what it includes?

2. What are the principles of plumbing? Explain them.
3. State the classification of tall buildings.
4. What is air lock? What are its effects? What are the remedial measures to avoid
air lock?

5. Define following terms

a) Water main
b) service pipe
c) Distribution pipe
d) Communication pipe
e) supply pipe
f) Ferrule pipe
g) Goose neck

6. Write a detailed note on Ferrule.

7. Draw a good sketch showing water connection details from main and explain
how you will get supply of water from main. Also explain the function of each unit
in it.
8. Why the storage of water is required?
9. Explain suction tank in detail with the help of neat sketch.
10. Write a note on overhead storage tank.
11. Explain water supply system in a building. OR What are the water supply
systems by which water is supplied?
12. What is the use of water meter? What are its types?
13. Explain the term size of meters in detail.
14. What precautions are taken while fixing water meter in main?
15. Enlist the types of various water supply systems used for high rise buildings?
16. Explain following types of water supply systems used for high rise buildings with
neat sketches.
a) Down take pressure reducer valve system
b) Multiple storage system
c) Break pressure tank system
d) Hydro pneumatic system
17. Describe standard sizes of pipe materials used for
i) Water supply ii) Waste water / drainage