APR 211A - Water Supply Systems

Registered Apprentice with Area V Plumbers JATC.

Course Description: Provides applied math concepts that include geometry, instruction on how to size water piping in all applications and treatment of potable water for private and public water systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Weigh and measure water using both the English and metric system.
• CLO#2: Calculate area and volume in practical plumbing applications.
• CLO#3: Use the concepts of temperature and pressure to assess effects on plumbing installations.
• CLO#4: Explain the function and application of six simple machines: inclined plane, lever, pulley, wedge, screw, wheel and axle in relation to plumbing.
• CLO#5: Size water systems for differing flow rates using the four factors that affect a potable water supply.
• CLO#6: Determine system installation based on the difference between a continuous-flow system and an intermittent-flow system.
• CLO#7: Calculate flow rates for high-flow-rate fixtures and identify high-flow-rate fixtures. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#8: Estimate the affect friction and flow have on water supply systems.
• CLO#9: Lay out a water supply system efficiently by calculating delivery lengths and pressure drops.
• CLO#10: Flush and disinfect a visible contaminate from a potable water system.
• CLO#11: Identify common water problems and the basic techniques and equipment to solve problems.
• CLO#12: Test water to determine conditioning required.
• CLO#13: Select and install water conditioning equipment that treats water characteristics.