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International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)

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Volume: 12 Issue: 04 | Apr 2025

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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS USING GI AND PVC PIPES VIA SOFTWARE TOOLS Mr. Sandeep G. Kunnurkar1, Mrs. Vaishali V. Samarth2, Mrs. Suraj S. Gherde 3, Miss. Vaishnavi S. Birajdar4 1Lecturer Civil Dept., S.E.S Polytechnic College, Solapur, Maharashtra-413002 2Lab assistant at Civil Dept., S.E.S Polytechnic College, Solapur, Maharashtra-413002 3Lecturer at Civil Dept., S.E.S Polytechnic College, Solapur, Maharashtra-413002 4Lecturer at Civil Dept., S.E.S Polytechnic College, Solapur, Maharashtra-413002

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Abstract - In this study, Water is a crucial natural asset, but

religious offerings as a symbol of purity and divine blessing. The management and operation of water distribution networks are crucial to ensuring that safe and clean drinking water reaches the public. Over the past twenty years,

it faces growing threats from factors like climate changeinduced droughts, rapid population increases, and significant levels of waste. One promising approach to mitigate the global water crisis is through the treatment and reuse of wastewater from urban and industrial sources—a method known as water reclamation and reuse. When the area to be served is large, designing an efficient water distribution network can become highly complex, especially if done manually or using conventional techniques. This challenge can be addressed with the help of specialized software for modeling and analysis. In this study, the existing water supply network was examined using such digital tools. The software-based assessment allowed for the identification of material differences, exploration of alternative network configurations, system optimization, and evaluation of key hydraulic factors. As a result, the research was able to propose more cost-effective solutions, estimate potential savings, and determine the payback period of the project. Ultimately, the findings suggest that the current system could benefit from upgrades, and that software-based approaches are valuable in optimizing complex water distribution systems by saving both time and cost.

1.1 Aim & Objective To evaluate and compare the performance, cost-efficiency, and hydraulic behavior of water supply systems using Galvanized Iron (GI) and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes, and to optimize the design of the distribution network through the application of software tools for improved system efficiency, reduced operational costs, and reliable water delivery.

To determine payback period of network system

Harry E Hickey(2008) [1] US fire administration water supply system and Evaluation method this paper focuses on Municipal water systems that provide potable water to a wide array of commercial property and domestic use buildings including apartments, condominiums, duplex housing, and single family dwellings The purpose of municipal water delivery systems is to transport potable water from a water treatment facility to residential consumers, for use as drinking water, water for cooking, water for sanitary conditions, and other water use in a domestic environment. A water system has two primary requirements: First, it needs to deliver adequate amounts of water to meet consumer consumption requirements plus needed fire flow requirements. Second, the water system needs to be reliable; the required amount of water needs to be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year The demand for water supplied by a municipal water system has two driving components: 1) consumer consumption: the amount of water in liters per day that is used by all of the taps on the water mains to supply single-family homes, multiple-family

Water is an essential element for human survival—it is impossible to sustain life without it. Since ancient times, people have sourced water from natural reserves for drinking and daily use. In earlier periods, access to water was limited and primarily used for basic needs like drinking and washing. However, as civilizations advanced, the use of water expanded and became more structured, involving piped supply systems for activities such as flushing toilets, taking showers, fire fighting, and irrigation. Historical evidence from the Indus Valley civilizations, including Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, shows that water was used extensively for various domestic and agricultural purposes. In ancient India, water was regarded not just as a necessity, but also as sacred and spiritually significant, often used in

Impact Factor value: 8.315

Contributions of researchers are presented as follows,

1. INTRODUCTION

To optimize costing of various material used in network.

2. Literature Review

Key Words: Water Distribution System, GI Pipes, PVC Pipes, Hydraulic Analysis, Distribution Network Efficiency.

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