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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have you ever wondered how water reaches your home, how firefighters get water from a hydrant, or how entire cities control the movement of millions of gallons of water every day The answer lies in a hidden world of valves and appurtenances-special devices that start, stop, direct, and protect the flow of water and other liquids through underground pipes and utility systems.In Valves and Appurtenances, readers journey beneath streets, inside buildings, and through vast pipeline networks to discover the mechanical devices that make modern life possible. Through vivid photographs, diagrams, cutaway views, and step-by-step illustrations, students learn how different types of valves work, why they are needed, how they are maintained, and what happens when they fail.The book begins with the major valve families used throughout the world and then follows water through real utility systems, exploring meter valves, curb stops, valve boxes, backflow preventers, underground vaults, and other important components that are often overlooked. Readers also discover how modern technology is transforming infrastructure through sensors, remote monitoring, automation, and smart control systems.Written for curious students, future engineers, skilled trades professionals, and anyone interested in how cities work, Valves and Appurtenances reveals the hidden systems that quietly keep communities safe, healthy, and running every day. Once you understand the world of valves, you will never look at a street, hydrant, or water meter the same way again.…

Zustand: Gut. Zustand: Gut | Seiten: 748 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | The book is a comprehensive coverage of underground utilities i.e., sewer, water, and water distribution lines. Step-by-step instructions and principles are introduced in a simple and illustrated way in an effort to demonstrate in the field situations. the book provides a chronological history of water and wastewater distribution and emerging technologies and methods being utilized today. It presents educational material that can be applied in real-time. Municipal workers, construction technicians, and engineers with a basic working knowledge of underground utilities will significantly benefit from this book. This book is written specifically for those interested in the maintenance and repair of ample water and wastewater distribution lines as well as water supply and stormwater drainage.…