1. Assume that the water tank (for water storage anddistribution) is located at the top of the building you arestaying. Illustrate the water distribution network from the outletof the water tank to the outlet of the shower head located in thebathroom at your house. You are advise to sketch/draw adiagram describing the water flow. Include details like totalheight of water tank, location of shower head, valves, elbows, pipelength, material, diameter of pipe, etc. You are advice to do someresearch on the building that you are currently living in. Mostpiping systems are sealed behind a wall and are not directlyvisible. If you are able to get the drawing plan for the pipingdistribution network of your house (best case scenario), elsemaking appropriate assumptions would be acceptable. State allthe assumptions you took to draw the final piping layout. Attachany related evidence/pictures/drawings if you think that it isrequired.
2. From the drawing constructed, evaluate the waterdistribution, water pressure and flow rate. Here you will need tomake more assumption before you can start calculating. Suggestedassumption that is needed:
i. Size of water tank, height of water tank, location of wateroutlet from the water tank, height of water inside the watertank.
ii. Is the water tank open to the atmosphere or is itpressurized
iii. The water flow rate at the outlet of the shower head (Youcan either do an experiment using a bucket and stopwatch, recordthe time needed to fill 1L of water, then you can have the flowrate)
After having sufficient data, calculate:
a) The Reynold Number, friction factor, Loss coefficient of thewater flowing
b) The Pressure Head requires to achieve the measured flow rate(water exiting from showerhead)
3. Do a case study where the water level in the water tankdrops to about 20% of your initial height. Is the pressure suppliessufficient to deliver the water with the same flow rate? Suggestchanges or modifications to the current piping network to ensurethe users will receive the same amount of water flow despite thechange in conditions. You may propose several changes. Support youranswers with calculations, theories, and sketches to show that yourproposal is workable.
Let's say I live in an apartment on the 10th floor and anyadditional assumption is welcome.
Please help me to do this task with a detailed explanation.Thank you
1. Assume that the water tank (for water storage and distribution) is located at the top of the building you are staying
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