TOTAL DEMAND CALCULATION

Fixtures type : Public

Weight in Fixture units Total weight in fixture units
FIXTURES Quantity
Cold Hot Total Cold Hot Total
Water closet (flush valve) 10 0 10 1 10 0 10
Water closet (flush tank) 5 0 5 2 10 0 10
Water Bidet 1.5 1.5 2 5 7.5 7.5 10
Hose for W.C 1.5 1.5 2 10 15 15 20
Lavatory (& H.B., J.S.) 1.5 1.5 2 0 0 0
Service sink 2.25 2.25 3 0 0 0
Shower 3 3 4 0 0 0
Bath tub 3 3 4 0 0 0
Kitchen sink 3 3 4 0 0 0
Dishwashing machine 0 1 1 0 0 0
Laundry 3 3 4 0 0 0
Ablution (Public) 1 1 1.5 0 0 0
Urinal (1" flush valve) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Urinal (3/4" flush valve) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Urinal (flush tank) 3 0 3 0 0 0
Total Fixture Units 42.5 22.5 50
WATER DEMAND ( GPM ) 47.8 GPM 36.5 GPM 51.5 GPM
WATER DEMAND ( m3/ h ) 10.84 m3/h 8.29 m3/h 11.69 m3/h

Assuming Peak factor : 1.5

Duration : 60 min

The mean demand 34.3 gpm (mean demand = peak demand / peak factor )
Overhead tank size 1030 gallon ( Overhead tank size = (peak demand - mean demand) x duration }
3.89 m3

Transfer pump capacity 34.3 gpm ( Transfer pump capacity = mean demand , Assuming one pump
7.79 m3/h running & one standby)
2.16 l/s