Source and inlet
Confirm supply stability, water quality, suction conditions, filtration, and dry-run prevention.
- Source location and supply variation
- Water quality and possible contaminants
- Inlet distance, elevation, and filtration
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02 / Piping layout
Plan the piping discussion in system order
Treat the source, equipment, protective components, mains and branches, controls, and endpoints as one system. Final sizes, materials, and field methods depend on the site and finalized drawings.
Equipment and protection
Allow room for operation, cooling, inspection, and service, and confirm required pressure and return protection.
- Foundation, fixing, and environment
- Pressure protection, valves, and instruments
- Drainage, leakage, and emergency stop considerations
Mains, branches, and zones
Organize requirements around the longest path, simultaneous demand, and site circulation.
- Total length, elevation, and turns
- Zones, valves, and future expansion
- Pipe support, guarding, and service access
Controls and endpoints
Confirm each endpoint task, quantity, control method, and areas that must remain unaffected.
- Endpoint type and simultaneous quantity
- Manual, automatic, or zoned control
- Wind, drainage, and areas that must stay dry
Provide site information when a controlled layout is needed
Plans, elevations, distances, source, endpoints, and operating method are important inputs for confirming a configuration.