Configuration of Water Transmission Network in Multi Village Schemes - Cost of Branch versus Loop Network

摘要

Water transmission networks in multi-village water supply schemes are traditionally designed as branches. A major portion of cost of a scheme is contributed by the water transmission network Configuration of pipe line determines the cost. A cost comparison has been made designing a pipe network both as branch and loop. Cost of the loop network is lesser than the branch configuration. Besides cost reduction, loop network deserves merits of operating schemes during mending work. Study suggests loop network configuration for the water transmission networks in multi-village water supply schemes.