Pressure Drop Challenge
Plumbing / WaterSize the pipe so the fixture gets the pressure it needs.
CalculationCanvas 2D10 min
Building & Manufacturing
Plumbing / Water
Water supply, drainage and piping systems that keep buildings alive.
What professionals do
- Install water supply and drainage piping systems
- Select and fit pipes, valves, fixtures and fittings
- Calculate flow requirements and pressure drops
- Diagnose and clear drainage problems
- Install heating and process piping systems
- Test systems for leaks and code compliance
Typical work environments
Residential and commercial construction sitesHospitals and institutional buildingsIndustrial process facilitiesService and renovation workMunicipal water distribution systems
Equipment and systems
Copper, PEX, PVC and steel pipingValves (gate, globe, ball, check)Pumps and pressure tanksWater heaters and boilersFixtures and faucetsPipe threading and brazing toolsBackflow prevention devicesDrain cleaning equipment
Core mathematics
Flow rate and pipe sizingPressure drop and head lossSlope and fall for drainageVolume of cylindrical tanks and pipesTemperature and expansionCost and material estimation
Core technical concepts
- Potable water supply versus drainage separation
- Pressure, flow and friction loss in piping
- Venting and air admittance
- Backflow and cross-connection control
- Water hammer and expansion control
- Codes and inspection requirements
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- Fluid Systems
- Technical Mathematics
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- Plumber
- Pipefitter / Steamfitter
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Industries
ConstructionFacility maintenanceIndustrial processingMunicipal servicesHeating and mechanical contracting
Career possibilities
Plumber
Installs and repairs water, drainage and piping systems in buildings.
Pipefitter / Steamfitter
Fits high-pressure process and heating piping in industrial settings.
Building Systems Technician
Maintains HVAC, plumbing and mechanical services in facilities.
Water Distribution Operator
Operates and maintains municipal water supply networks.