Print this page An Introduction to Treated Water Storage
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. REQUIREMENTS
3. DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER STORAGE FACILITIES
5. REFERENCES
6. TYPICAL DESIGN EXAMPLES
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn about storage requirements to meet peak flow requirements;
- Learn how to equalize system pressures, and provide emergency water supply;
- Learn about system pressure requirements and the role storage facilities play in maintaining them;
- Learn the fundamentals of elevated water storage;
- Learn about ground water storage facilities;
- Learn how to integrate emergency and firefighting water requirements into system planning and design; and
- Learn how to calculate total water storage requirement.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil and mechanical engineers and other infrastructure design and construction professionals who want to learn about the basic technology, design guidelines and materials and equipment used for storage of treated water.
Benefit for Attendee
This course provides an introduction to design criteria for treated water storage requirements at facilities, gives typical design analyses for elevated tanks, standpipes, and reservoirs, and provides guidance on the procedures to be followed in selecting sites for such storage works.
Course Introduction
This course will introduce you to basic considerations when addressing storage requirements for domestic, industrial and firefighting water supply systems.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Treated Water Storage
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Course Summary
Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of the requirements for storage facilities in treated water supply systems.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
