Water Conveyance Systems

What is an open water conveyance system?

• • A system that uses pipelines to transport water

• • An infrastructure network designed to transport water in open channels that are exposed to the atmosphere

• • A system that purifies water before transportation

• A system used only for transporting wastewater

What is a closed water conveyance system?

• A system that uses open channels to transport water

• A system that stores water in large reservoirs

• A system consisting of enclosed structures, such as pipelines and pressurized conduits

• A system that purifies wastewater for reuse

Name three types of open water conveyance systems.

• Pipelines, pressurized conduits, reservoirs

• Canals, aqueducts, ditches

• Wells, storage tanks, filtration units

• Pumps, valves, meters

How do closed water conveyance systems ensure the consistent movement of water?

• By using gravity

• Through evaporation

• They use pumps to maintain water flow and pressure

• By desalination

How do open water conveyance systems primarily move water from one location to another?

• Through pressurization

• Through desalination

• By chemical treatment

• Using gravity

What is a key environmental factor that can affect water in open conveyance systems?

• Evaporation

• Pressurization

• Chemical composition

• Filtration

• What device is essential in pressurized conduits to move water over long distances?

• Valves

• • Filters

• Weirs

• Pumps

What is a significant advantage of using closed water conveyance systems over open systems?

• Easier to maintain

• Reduced water loss due to evaporation and contamination

• Lower initial cost

• Higher water temperatures