WATR 153 - Water Resources and Distribution II

Institution:

Citrus College

Subject:

Water Technology

Description:

Strongly recommended: WATR 150, WATR 151, and MATH 130. A course in practical water supply hydraulics with emphasis on the basic principles of hydraulics. The purpose of the course is to clarify pressure, head, buoyancy, friction loss, forces, velocity of flow and size capacity relationship of distribution systems. The course includes the study of pump characteristics, sizing of pumps, water chemistry, water treatment, arithmetic, chemical treatment, and efficiency test procedures. Typical calculations include line loss in series and parallel pipe systems, residual pressure, forces on thrust blocks, and horsepower requirements for pumps. This course prepares the student for the D3, D4, and D5 Water Distribution Operator's examinations. 54 hours lecture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citruscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 963-0323

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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