6.7 - Service Reservoirs and Their Design
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What is a service reservoir?
💡 Hint: Think about its function in water supply.
Name one key design consideration for service reservoirs.
💡 Hint: There are several factors that impact how they function.
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What is the primary function of a service reservoir?
💡 Hint: Think about why we would want to have extra water on hand.
True or False: The hydraulic grade affects how water flows within a supply system.
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure affects water delivery.
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Design and calculate the required size of a service reservoir for a community of 5,000 people, assuming a daily water usage of 150 liters per person. Consider peak demand increases of 20%.
💡 Hint: Think about daily averages and possible fluctuations.
Discuss the potential issues that might arise if a service reservoir lacks proper structural safety measures, especially during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Consider the dynamic forces an earthquake introduces.
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