Water supply / A. C. Twort ... [et al].
By: Twort, A. C. (Alan Charles)
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BookPublisher: London : Edward Arnold, 1994Edition: 4th ed.Description: vi, 511 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 0340575875.Subject(s): Water-supply engineeringDDC classification: 628.1 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 628.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00012971 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This text provides a comprehensive treatment of water supply technology for students and practicing engineers. This edition has been updated with revisions which aim to mirror modern international practice and ideas. It also includes details of WHO, EC and DoE standards.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. How much water is needed -- 2. The organisation and financing of public water supplies -- 3. Hydrology -- 4. Estimation of yield -- 5. Dams, river intakes, wells and boreholes -- 6. Chemistry and microbiology of water -- 7. Storage, sedimentation, clarification and filtration -- 8. Specialised and advanced water treatment processes -- 9. Disinfection of water -- 10. Hydraulics -- 11. Service reservoirs -- 12. Pumping plant -- 13. Pipes, pipeline construction and valves -- 14. Pipeline design -- 15. Distribution practice
CIT Module CIVL 8023 - Core reading