Water Distribution Network Using EPANET: A Case Study of the Pethe Nagar
摘要
To fulfill the water demand of the continuously growing population, it is essential to provide a sufficient and uniform quantity of water through the designed network of pipes. In this research, the analysis of the existing network was studied and concluded the reliability of the network using EPANET software. EPANET software is a simulation tool that is used for the efficient distribution of water supply. For the analysis of the existing water distribution system, various data are required the primary water source, the population of the area, demand for water, the requirement of the pumps, distribution network, and water tanks. The Google Earth image of the Pethe Nagar located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra is downloaded and all necessary data is taken manually. These data were used in EPANET software for analysis of pressure, head loss, and elevation. This analysis resulted in pressure and elevation at various nodes and head loss at various pipes.