Plumbing And Pipe Line Work

 The Practical Guide book on 'Plumbing and Pipe line work' deals with various design and installation procedures explained in a very simple manner. Chapter-1 is an introduction to the various tools and proper method of handling them. Chapter-2 covers practically all the types of pipes of different

materials available, their specifications, joining methods, fittings, laying under ground or over ground, fixing on walls, passing through walls and over obstructions or suspended by means of supports. Chapter-3, is a very illustrative description of 'Fixtures used in water supply and sanitation, like taps, cocks, mixers tap, modern taps, wash basins, urinals, water closets, flushing cisterns, valves, traps etc. The step by step disassembly and assembly procedures of the fixtures, their installation is a well researched presentation and is expected to be very educative not only for Engineers and

supervisors but also the skilled artisans. Chapter-4 is a very simplified approach to design the water supply distribution systems for small colonies and settlements. Apart from explaining the various concepts, several Tables and Nomograms, along with solved examples are provided to assist an engineer of average knowledge to design the water supply distribution system  and also analyse the reasons for inadequate pressure or discharge at any supply point and take steps to rectify it. The several forms of available overhead tanks RCC,PSC, Pressed steel, FRP and polyethylene tanks, their

comparative merits demerits, specifications, method of fixing etc have been included to help the Engineer make an informed decision to select the right material and form.

 Chapter-5 Water supply from Subsurface sources will help equip the Engineers and Supervisors with knowledge about varioustechniques of boring the wells, choosing the proper type of pump, manual, diesel operated or electric. Some common problems with the pumps and ways to rectify, will be useful for maintenance Engineers. The basics of 'Rain Water harvesting' along with the data in tabular form shall be helpful for theEngineers and supervisors to design and implement such schemes in comparatively dry areas or way side stations. Chapter-6, the last Chapter gives practical information in regard to 'Drainage of buildings sewerage and storm water and the Design Tables along with solved examples will enablethe Engineer and Supervisors to design the drainage system with out any involved calculations.

The material for the book has been compiled by Shri J. M. Patekari, who is a Post Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, after great efforts and research from the suppliers of fixtures and pipes, the plumbing engineers and contractors, consulting 'Uniform Plumbing Code-India', various IS codes and available printed and material from Internet. Replicating the codes etc has been purposely avoided to keep the matter understandable by any literate person with some interest in the field of 'Plumbing and Pipe Work". This book should be ve useful and a prized possession for all engineers dealing with design, construction or maintenance of water supply or sanitation of small or big colonies. Inspite, of much effort to make it a complete book for practical engineer, on the subject, there would be certain details which have not been covered or are omitted. The book can be improved further by suggestions and contributions from readers, which are welcome.