Updated from the 1996 edtion, this operations manual provides practical information on selecting, installing, field testing, and maintaining distribution valves in potable water systems. It covers the most commonly used values including globe, butterfly, plug, ball, cone, gate and check. Unloading,
Distribution Valves - Selection, Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance
- Publisher
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 62
- Series
- Manual of Water Supply Practices, M44
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
This operations manual provides information on the design, selection, installation, testing, and maintenance of distribution valves used in potable water systems. All commonly used water distribution valves are described and illustrated in detail, including globe, butterfly, plug, ball, cone, gate, and check valves. The manual describes industry-approved practices for transport, inspection, storage, installation, testing, and maintenance of distribution valves and includes sample maintenance record forms, glossary, and bibliography.
โฆ Table of Contents
Content:
Front Matter
List of Figures
Preface
Table of Contents
1. History and Design Considerations
2. Types and Selection of Valves
3. Valve Tests, Unloading, Inspection, and Storage
4. Installation
5. Operation and Maintenance
6. Distribution Valves Emergency Response Planning
Bibliography
Index
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