Plumbing System Design Basics

An efficient plumbing design system starts with a design that saves water and energy resources. A good design incorporates short runs between plumbing fixtures and uses state-of-the art materials. A plumbing design must include two systems: the system that supplies water and the system that gets rid of waste. The drain system also has vent stacks that allow drainpipes to breathe and move sewer waste through the sewer pipes. A plumbing designing course offer you the skills to work in residential, commercial and public settings.

ntroduction
Introduction to building services
Introduction to plumbing
Introduction to standard societies
• What is plumbing code?
• Why plumbing code?
• Plumbing systems
• Simple chemistry of water
• Source of water
• Hard & soft water

Chapter 1: Plumbing Fixtures

Overview
Reading architecture layout
What is plumbing fixture
Bathroom & toilet fixture:
• WC – european or western
• WC – eastern or indian or arabic
• Universal
Flushing system of wc & urinal
• Gravity flush tank
• Flush o meter tank
• Flush valve
Lavoratory
• Single lavoratory
• Lavoratory with pedestal
• Lavoratory tray
• Bathtub
• Whirlpool bathtub
Shower head
Shower tray
Bidet
Floor drain
Urinal
Kitchen sink, service sink
Dish washer
Ablution tap
Electronic flush valve
Drinking fountain
Cooling tower
Water tap
Hose bib
Faucet
Wall mixture
Tap
Hose for WC (or) water hose

Chapter 2: Plumbing Equipments

Types of pumps:
• Transfer pump
• Booster – main booster, hydro booster
• Hwcp
• Submersible pump
Pressure tank
Dish washer
Heater
• Unit water heater
• Central heater or boiler
Grease interceptor & grease trap
Hair interceptor
Oil interceptor