WSSC Water Pipeline Design Manual¶
Membranes & Advanced Filtration • Est. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Technical Overview¶
A minimum standards manual for designing water and sewer pipelines in WSSC Water's district, covering alignment, thrust restraint, corrosion control, and material selection. It provides a framework for engineers to prepare construction plans.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Membranes & Advanced Filtration |
| Capital Cost | Low-cost / Locally fabricated |
| Primary Mechanism | Details criteria for horizontal and vertical alignment, hydraulic design (using Hazen-Williams and Manning's equations), and structural requirements for buried pipes. Standard details and specifications ensure consistent construction quality. |
| Target Scale | Household / Village Cluster |
| Standard Lifespan | 10 - 20 Years |
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