TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY – College of Engineering & Technology

Civil Engineering Department

Engr. Orlando Cruz Sico Jr.
CEA243 – Engineering Utilities 2

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SIZING OF COLD-WATER LINE

Example:
Solution:
1. Determine the sizes of branches, riser and Number 1 Solution for the sizing of branches,
main supply. riser, and main:
2. Determine the probable demand of A. Refer to Table 6-1 to determine the water
volume for the given building that will supply fixture unit of the above fixtures.
continuously supply the fixtures for 15
minutes. @ 4th Floor
2 Lavatories x 1 units = 2
2 Water Closets x 3 = 6
2 Bathtub x 2 unitS = 4
2 Kitchen Sink x 2 units = 4
2 Bidet x 2 units = 4
20 units

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@ 3rd Floor @ Ground Floor:

3 Lavatories x 1 units = 3 Length = 10 m
3 Water Closets x 3 = 9 Using table 6-2, under column
2 Bathtub x 2 unitS = 4 12m, used the total WSFU for the branch
3 Kitchen Sink x 2 units = 6 @ GF: 36 units.
3 Bidet x 2 units = 6 Therefore, use 25 mm ∅ pipe.
28 units
@ 2nd Floor D. Main:
4 Lavatories x 1 units = 4 Length = 20 m
6 Water Closets x 3 = 18 Using table 6-2, under column
3 Bathtub x 2 unitS = 6 24m, used the total WSFU for the @ 4F, 3F,
3 Kitchen Sink x 2 units = 6 and 2F: 130 units.
6 Bidet x 2 units = 12 Therefore, use 51 mm ∅ pipe.
46 units
@ Grd Floor
4 Lavatories x 1 units = 4 Number 2 Solution for the probable demand
4 Water Closets x 3 = 12 of volume:
3 Bathtub x 2 unitS = 6
3 Kitchen Sink x 2 units = 6 Solution:
4 Bidet x 2 units = 8 We use elevated water tank.
36 units
Probability of Simultaneous Use
B. Riser: WSFU Percentage
Length = 9.8 m = 10 m 1 to 5 50 – 100
Using table 6-2, under column 6 to 50 25 – 50
12m, used the total WSFU for the riser @ 51 and more 10-25
4F, 3F, and 2F: 94 units.
Therefore, use 38 mm ∅ pipe. Total WSFU: 130 Units
1 WSFU = 8 gal per min.
C. Branches: Percentage we use =
@ 4th Floor:
Length = 10 m Total GPM = 130 x x8= GPM
Using table 6-2, under column
12m, used the total WSFU for the branch 1 gal = 3.785 liters
@ 4F: 20 units. 1 cu.m = 1000 liters
Therefore, use 25 mm ∅ pipe.
Volume for the tank = x 15 minutes
@ 3rd Floor: = gallons x 3.785 / 1000
Length = 10 m = cubic meter
Using table 6-2, under column
12m, used the total WSFU for the branch
@ 3F: 28 units.
Therefore, use 25 mm ∅ pipe.

@ 2nd Floor:
Length = 10 m
Using table 6-2, under column
12m, used the total WSFU for the branch
@ 2F: 46 units.
Therefore, use 32 mm ∅ pipe.

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TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY – College of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering Department
Engr. Orlando Cruz Sico Jr.

Table 6-1 EQUIVALENT WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNITS

Number of Water Supply Fixture

Item Units (WFSU)
Fixture
No.
Private Use Public Use

1 Bar Sink 1 2
2 Bathtub (with or without shower over) 2 4
3 Bidet 2 4
4 Dental Unit or Cuspidor - 1
5 Drinking Fountain (each faucet) 1 2
6 Hose Bibb or Sill Cock (standard type) 3 5
7 Laundry Tub or Clothes Washer (each pair of faucet) 2 4
8 Lavatory 1 2
9 Lavatory (dental) 1 1
10 Lawn Sprinkles (standard type, each head) 1 1
11 Mobile home (each) 6 6
12 Shower (each head) 2 4
13 Sink (bar) 1 2
14 Sink (flushing rim, clinic) - 10
15 Sink or dishwasher 2 4
16 Sink (wash-up circular spray) - 4
17 Sink (wash-up, each set of faucets) - 2
18 Urinal (flush tank) - 3
19 Urinal (pedestal or similar type) - 10
20 Urinal (stall) - 5
21 Urinal (wall) - 5
22 Water Closet (flush tank) 3 5
23 Water Closet (economical flush) 2.5 4
24 Water Closet (flushometer-tank) 3 5
Water Closet (flushometer valve)
Wat er supply out let s for it ems not list ed above shall * *
be comput ed at t heir maximum demand but in
25 a. 9.5 mm 1 2
b. 13 mm 2 4
c. 19 mm 3 6
d. 25 mm 6 10

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Civil Engineering Department

Table 6-2 FIXTURE UNIT TABLE FOR DETERMINING WATER PIPE AND METER SIZE

Pressure Range - 207 to 310 kPa (30 to 45 psi)

Meter and Building
Street supply and Maximum Allowable Length in Meters
Item No.
Service Branches
mm mm 12 18 24 30 46 61 76 91 122 152 183 213 244 274 305
1 19 13 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 19 19 16 16 14 12 9 6 5 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 1
3 19 25 29 25 23 21 17 15 13 12 10 8 6 6 6 6 6
4 25 25 36 31 27 25 20 17 15 13 12 10 8 9 6 6 6
5 25 32 54 47 42 38 32 28 25 23 29 17 14 12 12 11 11
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6 38 32 78 68 57 48 38 32 28 25 21 18 15 12 12 11 11
7 38 38 150 124 105 91 70 57 49 45 36 31 26 23 21 20 20
8 38 38 151 129 129 110 80 64 53 46 38 32 27 23 21 20 20
9 38 51 220 205 205 176 155 138 127 120 104 85 70 61 57 54 51
10 51 51 370 327 327 265 217 185 164 147 125 96 70 61 57 54 51
11 51 64 445 418 418 370 330 300 280 365 240 220 198 175 158 143 133

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TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY – College of Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering Department
Engr. Orlando Cruz Sico Jr.

MODULE 9 Sizing of Waterline Pipes