Introduction to Urban Water Distribution: Unesco-IHE Lecture Note Series (Unesco-Ihe Delft Lecture Note Series)

Focusing primarily on understanding the steady-state hydraulics that form the basis of hydraulic design and computer modelling applied in water distribution, Introduction to Urban Water Distribution elaborates the general principles and practices of water distribution in a straightforward way. The workshop problems and design exercise develop a temporal and spatial perception of the main hydraulic parameters in the system for given layout and demand scenarios. Furthermore, the book contains a detailed discussion of water demand, which is a fundamental element of any network analysis, and principles of network construction, operation, and maintenance. The attached CD contains all spreadsheet applications mentioned in the text, and the network model used in the design exercise. Written in a manner that is easily understood by those who know little about the subject, this introductory text will also benefit experts dealing with advanced problems who wish to refresh their knowledge.

Nemanja Trifunovic is Associate Professor of Water Supply at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education in Delft, the Netherlands. He is a specialist in the field of water transport and distribution in general, and in application of computer models in urban distribution networks in particular. He has worked extensively in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.