Introduction to Urban Water Distribution, Second Edition
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📘 About This Book
Introduction to Urban Water Distribution comprises the core training material used in the Master of Science programme in Urban Water and Sanitation at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. Participants in this programme are professionals working in the water and sanitation sector from over forty, predominantly developing, countries from all parts of the world. Outside this diverse audience, the most appropriate readers are those who know little or nothing about the subject. However, experts dealing with advanced problems can also use it as a refresher of their knowledge, as well as the teachers in this field may like to use some of the contents in their educational programmes. The general focus in the book is on understanding the steady-state hydraulics that forms the basis of hydraulic design and computer modelling applied in water distribution. The main purpose of the workshop problems and three computer exercises is to develop a temporal and spatial perception of the main hydraulic parameters in the system for given layout and demand scenarios. Furthermore, the book contains a detailed discussion on water demand, which is a fundamental element of any network analysis, and general principles of network construction, operation and maintenance. The book includes nearly 700 illustrations and the accompanying electronic materials contain all the spreadsheet applications and the network model files used in solving the workshop problems and computer exercises. This book is the second volume of the Introduction to Urban Water Distribution, 2nd Edition set.
📖 Summary
Introduction to Urban Water Distribution, Second Edition, written by Nemanja Trifunovic and published in 2020, stands as a comprehensive 460-page resource rooted in real-world educational practice. The book serves as the primary core training material utilized in the Master of Science program in Urban Water and Sanitation at the prestigious IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. Because the program draws water and sanitation professionals from over forty developing countries spanning the globe, the curriculum is specifically designed to address practical, international challenges in water management. The primary focus of the text centers on understanding steady-state hydraulics, which serves as the fundamental basis for all hydraulic analysis within urban water systems. While the publication is tailored heavily toward an international cohort of working professionals, it is equally accessible to readers who currently know little or nothing about the subject matter. The author meticulously guides absolute beginners through complex foundational concepts without assuming prior engineering expertise. At the same time, the scope of the book is broad and rigorous enough that seasoned experts dealing with advanced problems can successfully use it as a reliable refresher for their existing knowledge. Furthermore, educators teaching in the field of water engineering will find the contents exceptionally useful for structuring and enriching their own educational programs. The volume bridges theoretical engineering principles and practical application, providing a well-rounded overview of how municipal water networks operate, how fluids move through distribution systems under steady-state conditions, and how sanitation infrastructure relies on these core hydraulic principles. By distilling years of specialized classroom instruction from IHE Delft into a structured textbook format, Trifunovic ensures that vital knowledge regarding urban water security and management is preserved and shared with a global audience of engineers, practitioners, and scholars.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Rooted in a globally respected Master of Science curriculum
Accessible to beginners while useful as a refresher for experts
Addresses practical challenges faced by developing countries
Provides a strong foundation in steady-state hydraulics
⚠️ Cons
Primarily focused on steady-state hydraulics rather than transient phenomena
May require supplementary materials for readers seeking advanced specialized software tutorials
❓ FAQ
Who wrote Introduction to Urban Water Distribution? +
Nemanja Trifunovic is the author of the book.
When was the second edition published? +
It was published in the year 2020.
How many pages are in the book? +
The book contains 460 pages.
What is the primary educational background of the book? +
It serves as core training material for the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.
What is the general focus of the book? +
The general focus is on understanding steady-state hydraulics in water distribution.
