Plumbing Part 1

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What is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatus in buildings for bringing the supply of liquid, substances, and/or ingredients and removing them, such as water, liquid, and other carried waste hazardous to health, sanitation, life, and property, through properly installed pipes and fixtures?

Plumbing Systems

What year the plumbing trade was tooly recognized with the government in the City of Manila?

1902

Who became the first chief of division of plumbing construction and inspection?

Master Plumber John F. Haas

What year the National Master Plumber Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was formally organized?

1935

What is Manila City ordinance 2411?

Plumbing Code of the City of Manila

What is House bill no. 962 approved by the third congress, Which in June 18, 1955 ratification of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay?

R.A. Plumbing law of the Philippines

What did NAMPAP prepare that was promulgated and approved by Malacañang on January 28, 1959?

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

What is R.A. 1378?

Plumbing Law

What are the two types of water distribution systems commonly used in buildings?

Cold water system and hot water system

What are the two main components of a building's sanitary drainage system?

Sanitary piping and ventilation system

Which of the following are major components of the Plumbing and Sanitary System in a building?

Water Distribution System, Fire Protection System, Plumbing Fixtures, Sanitary Drainage System, Storm Drainage System, Fuel Gas Piping System

What are the three major phases of the water cycle?

Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

What type of water is collected from the roofs of buildings and special watershed areas, then stored in cisterns and ponds?

Rainwater

What type of water is typically obtained from natural sources such as ponds, lakes, and rivers?

Natural surface water

What type of water is obtained from underground by means of mechanical or manual equipment like pumps or wells?

Groundwater

What type of water comes from springs and wells and is the principal source of water for domestic use in most rural areas?

Groundwater

What water quality characteristic involves the entrance of oxygen and carbon dioxide, leading to corrosion of nonferrous pipes and rusting or clogging of steel pipes?

Acidity

What water quality issue is caused by the presence of magnesium and calcium salts, which can clog pipes and impair laundry and cooking?

Hardness

What water quality issue is caused by the presence of silt or mud in surface or groundwater, leading to discoloration and bad taste?

Turbidity

What water quality characteristic is affected by the presence of iron and manganese, causing discoloration of fixtures and laundry?

Color

What term refers to the contamination of water by organic matter or sewage, which can lead to health hazards and environmental damage?

Pollution

What minerals present in water are responsible for causing hardness?

Calcium, Magnesium

What element in water causes bad taste and odor, is highly corrosive to plumbing, and can stain clothing and fixtures?

Sulfur

What substance in water causes bad taste and makes it highly corrosive, especially to metal pipes and fixtures?

Salt

What mineral in water can stain clothing and plumbing fixtures, interfere with water softeners, and clog pipes due to iron bacteria?

Iron

What harmful microorganisms in contaminated water can cause diseases such as poliomyelitis and make the water unsafe to drink?

Pathogenic Gems

What type of water is highly corrosive, can pick up lead from pipes, and stain clothing?

Acid water

What organism present in water can cause bad taste and odor, especially in surface water sources like lakes and ponds?

Algae

What gases are commonly removed from water through the process of aeration to improve taste and odor?

Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulfide

What type of impurities are removed from water during the coagulation and settling process?

Suspended material

What harmful microorganisms are primarily removed from water through the use of chemicals and sand filtration?

Bacteria

Additions of water softeners

calcium & magnesium

What specific element is removed from water using iron filters to prevent staining of fixtures and pipes?

Iron

In the chlorination process, what substance can be reduced or eliminated to improve the taste and odor of water?

Sulfur

What does the disinfection process in water treatment primarily aim to eliminate?

Pathogenic gems

What water impurity is neutralized through filtration using marble or limestone materials?

Acid

What water treatment process involves spraying water into the atmosphere through jets or passing it over rough surfaces to remove entrained noxious gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide?

Aeration

What water treatment process involves the addition of coagulants such as ferrous sulfate and lime to help impurities form precipitates that are then collected and disposed of?

Coagulation & Precipitation

What water treatment process involves passing water through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins to remove particular objectionable elements?

Filtration

What water treatment process involves passing water through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins to remove particular objectionable elements?

Sedimentation

What water treatment process involves injecting water with hypochlorite or chlorine gas to kill harmful bacteria?

Chlorination

What is the most common type of well, usually dug manually to a depth of around 15 meters, and also referred to as a shallow well?

Dug Well

Type of Well Construction

Dug Well

It is similar to a dug well, but constructed using an auger

Bored Well

Type of Well Construction

Bored Well

What method involves the use of extreme water pressure to excavate soil, ensuring it does not affect existing foundations nearby, and is typically used where the ground is relatively soft?

Jetted Well

Type of Well Construction

Jetted Well

What type of well is constructed by driving a pipe with a pointed tip into the ground to access water?

Driven Well

Type of Well Construction

Driven Well

What type of well is created using machinery, often used for drilling oil, and can reach depths of up to 1000 meters?

Drilled Well

What are the two most common sources of groundwater contamination?

Septic tank leach fields and livestock feedlots

What are important considerations when locating a well to ensure a safe and clean water supply?

At least 100 ft away from pollution sources, deeper is better, and on higher ground

What are common methods used for well screening to filter out sediments and protect water quality?

Non-corrosive brass well screens, brass screens wrapped around rocks and stones, rocks and stones with non-corrosive metal casing

What type of pump works by creating a sealed vacuum and drawing water in through the movement of a piston?

Piston Pump

What type of pump draws water in with only one motion?

Single-action pump

What type of pump draws water in with both the upward and downward stroke?

Double-action pump

What type of pump operates similarly to a double-action piston pump but uses two cylinders and two rods, with two openings each for suction and discharge, allowing for greater water flow?

Duplex or Twin Piston Pump

Which type of pump operates by drawing water into the pump and then discharging it using centrifugal force?

centrifugal pumps

What is the diagram

Single action

What is the diagram

Double action

What type of piston pump operates with controlled speed, produces a pulsating discharge, and sometimes uses an air chamber to regulate the pulsation?

Reciprocating pumps

What type of centrifugal pump is typically used for drawing water up from a well?

Jet pumps

Name the type of pump

Centrifugal pump

Name the type of pump

Reciprocating pump

Name the type of pump

Jet pump

Name the type of pump

Rotary pump

What type of jet pump is commonly used for high-volume applications and capable of drawing water from deeper sources?

Deep Well Jet Pump

What type of jet pump is typically used for residential wells with relatively shallow water sources?

Shallow Well Jet Pumps

What type of jet pump can be used for both deep wells and shallow wells by adjusting its configuration?

Convertible Jet Pump

What type of jet pump is designed for small-scale applications such as light residential or localized water systems?

Miniature Jet Pumps

What type of piston pump uses a pump driver, can discharge between 900 to 1200 GPM, and is more efficient for pumping viscous fluids?

Rotary pump

Name the type of pump

Submersible pump

What type of pump is used in applications where excess water must be pumped away from a specific area, such as basements or low-lying spaces?

Sump pump

Name the type of pump

turbine pump

Name the type of pipe

Sump pump

What type of centrifugal pump is used for large applications due to its multiple impellers and can discharge up to 2000 GPM?

Turbine pumps

What type of water tank is used in overhead feed or downfeed water distribution systems?

Gravity Supply Tank (overhead water tank)

What are the main components of a gravity supply tank (overhead water tank)?

Supply pipe, inlet, overflow pipe, drip pan, gate valve

What type of water tank is used in an air pressure system along with a pump to supply water?

Pneumatic Water Tanks

What type of small hot water tank is made of galvanized steel sheet, copper, or stainless steel, typically 30–60 cm in diameter and not more than 180 cm in length?

Range Boiler

Name the type of Hot Water Tanks

Range Boiler

What type of large hot water tank is made of heavy-duty material sheets with rust-proof paint, measures 60–130 cm in diameter and up to 5 m in length, and has a working pressure limit of 85 psi?

Storage Boiler

Name the type of Hot water tanks

Storage Boiler

What are the main functions of the controls in a water system?

Start or shut down the system, regulate pressure, check backflow, control the direction of water

Also known as a full-way valve, which valve is mainly used to completely open or close a water line, does not control the flow rate, and is best suited for main supply and pump lines with infrequent operation?

Gate valve

What are the two main types of gate valves?

The wedge-shaped or tapered disc, the double disc valve

Name the valve

Gate Valve

Which valve controls the flow of water using a movable spindle, can reduce water pressure, and has an inlet on only one side?

Globe Valve

Name the valve

The wedge shape or tappered disc

Name the valve

The double disc valve

Name the valve

Globe Valve

Name the types of global valve

The plug type disc valve

Name the types of global valve

The conventional disk valve

Name the type of global valve

The composition disc valve

Which valve has the main function of preventing the reversal of flow (backflow) in a water line?

Check Valve

Name the type of check valve of #1

Swing check valve

Name the type of check valve of #2

Lift check valve

Name the type of check valve of #3

Vertical check valve

Name the type of check valve of #4

Horizontal check valve

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Which valve operates similarly to a globe valve with a disc and seat design, is used to make a 90° turn in the pipeline, and helps reduce the number of joints?

Angle valve

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