Building Water Supply & Design
Building Water Supply & Design
Building Water Supply & Design
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PME , ADM, LE E D GA, RME E ACPE , PME , ADM, LE E D GA,
E DGE , PQP, MSCM
REGISTRATIONS
These statements are tailored to reflect the goals and aspirations of the PSIM, emphasizing its commitment to
its members, the profession, and broader societal impact.
PSIM-UAE chapter is chartered March 2022 with its 1st set of board of Trustees under the guidance of Engr.
Servando “Bobby” Relente, Engr. Noel Castillo, Engr. Jeffrey Valero and with it’s Charter President Engr.
Reynante Zablan.
2. Water Demand Estimation: Learn methods for estimating water demand for different types
of users such as residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Understand factors influencing
water demand and how to account for future growth and variability.
3. Water Quality Considerations: Gain knowledge about water quality parameters, standards,
and regulations.
5. System Design and Layout: Develop skills in designing water supply systems, including
network layout, pipe routing, storage tank sizing, and valve selection to ensure efficient and
reliable water distribution.
•A design that is green is one that is aware of and respects nature and the
natural order of things
•it is a design that minimise the negative human impacts on the natural
surroundings, materials, resources & processes
It is a goal to be sought.
1. Minimal Consumption
2. Minimal atmospheric emission
3. Minimal discharge of harmful liquid effluents
4. Minimal negative impact on site ecosystems
5. Maximum quality of indoor environment
https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/how-climate-works/drought
HOUSE CONNECTION
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) is responsible for providing power and
water securely and at the least cost to our customers in Abu Dhabi and the Northern
Emirates.
To add further complexity to the challenge of decarbonisation, both power and water demand
is set to increase by around five per cent per year in the period to 2035, due to underlying
economic growth and electrification of other sectors such as transportation and industry to
support decarbonisation.
The Statement of Future Capacity Requirements (SFCR) presents our recommendations for
the generation and desalination infrastructure required to realise our sustainability targets
and meet growing power and water demands securely at least cost.
This involves balancing three key factors; energy security, affordability and environmental
sustainability, which are aligned with our core responsibilities and the government-mandated
target
Consistent with the planning statements of the past seven years, the 2023 SFCR recommends
significant additional RO deployment is needed.
• 540,000m3 /day (120MIGD) at Mirfa, currently under construction and assumed to reach COD
by November 2025
• 320,000m3 /day (70MIGD) at Shuweihat, currently under construction and assumed to reach
COD by May 2026
• 450,000m3 /day (100MIGD) total capacity at Abu Dhabi Islands (located on Hudayriyat and
Saadiyat), assumed to reach COD by September 2027
The Abu Dhabi Islands Reverse Osmosis (RO) Independent Water Project (IWP) consists of
two standalone greenfield RO seawater desalination plants to be located on Saadiyat
Island and Hudayriat Island. Both plants will desalinate seawater using low-carbon
intensive RO technologies to provide a combined total of approximately 100 million
imperial gallons per day (MIGD), equivalent to 455,000 m3/day. Together, the plants
under the Abu Dhabi Islands RO IWP will meet the water demand for up to 180,000
households in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The Urban Planning Council (UPC) is the sole authority responsible for urban planning in
Abu Dhabi Emirate, and the UPC studies, reports, projections, and spatial distributions are
the only data that comprehensively represent the population and spatial distribution
across the whole of Abu Dhabi with sufficient granularity
Population and demand forecasts are all set within the context of Abu Dhabi
Emirate economic forecasts, that reflect the aspirations for development and
growth of the Emirate. As a dynamic and growth economy, the approach to
population forecasting, by necessity is based on econometric models driven by
GDP, split by oil and non-oil sectors. Forecasts essentially reflect the population
required to achieve the economic growth targeted, on the basis that the
indigenous ‘citizen’ population is a minority component of overall resident
population and that growth is fueled by the importation of ‘non-citizen’
population
1. Total storage capacity of ground storage tank and roof tanks or cistern
shall be as per the following limits:
(i) Minimum Capacity = 1 x daily consumption + firefighting reserve; and
(ii) Maximum Capacity = 2 x daily consumption + firefighting reserve
2. The roof tank should always be sized to hold sufficient water to supply
between 12 and 24 hours of the Premises’ total daily consumption,
irrespective of the provision of Ground Storage Tanks.
In situations where no ground tanks are allowed for, the actual roof
storage capacity shall be sized to meet the requirements of Clause above.
INDUSTRIAL AREAS
RESIDENTIAL AREAS
COMMERCIAL AREAS
WATER SOURCES
• Pipe from the street water main or other source of water supply to the building served.
WATER METER
• Device used to measure in liters or gallons the amount of water that passes through the
water service.
HORIZONTAL SUPPLY MAIN
• The principal water distribution pipe running from the water meter from which the
various branches and risers to the fixtures are taken.
RISER
• A water supply pipe extending vertically to one full story or more to convey water into
pipe branches or plumbing fixtures.
FIXTURE BRANCH
• The water supply pipe between the fixture supply pipe and the water-distributing pipe.
(1) Determine static pressure for highest outlet (elevation difference to highest outlet).
(2) Determine friction head loss (pump to farthest fixture x 1.5 [equals equivalent length]).
(3) Required outlet pressure [fixture with most pressure requirements (i.e. flush valves etc.)].
(4) Head loss through PRV at pump (add total for required initial pressure).
(5) Total number of water supply fixture units as determined from Table A-2, Separate Cold and
Hot Water Supply Fixture Unit Values, for the fixtures to be installed.
(9) Select pump capacity and head (based on L/min. at a head of bar).
(10) Water service must supply total L/min (gpm) (use friction loss tables for
appropriate type of material).
LEED - US
WELL - International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
EDGE - International Finance Corporation (IFC)
BCA Green Mark Scheme, Singapore
BEAM, Hong Kong
BREEAM, UK
CASBEE, Japan
Green Star SA, South Africa
Pearl Rating System for Estidama, Abu Dhabi-UAE
BERDE, Philippines
BERDE was developed in line with the Quality Assurance for Green
Building Rating Tools (WorldGBC, 2013), the International Framework for
Socio-Economic Factors for Green Building Rating Tools in Developing
Countries (WorldGBC & GBCSA, 2013), and other best practices from
international standards for standards development.
Only projects that complete the formal process, complies with all
requirements, and receives at least the minimum rating for certification
may claim as a BERDE Certified green building project.
STAGE 1 - DESIGN
The project team must demonstrate the water consumption reduction in the design of the
project.
The project team must:
The project team must use one of the following
1. Establish the target water consumption reduction for the project.
options:
2.Engage a qualified professional in planning and implementing water efficiency and 1. Simulate the project's water base case.
conservation strategies in projects. 2.Calculate the project's water base case.
3.Establish a water base case. The water base case should be a simulation or calculation of 3.Use a water base case based on an existing
the projected potable water use patterns during the operations of the project. The water comparable project.
base case must include the following: 4.Use a water base case based on a reference
⚬ Projected annual operational potable water consumption in m3 per water end use, standard.
5.Use the actual water consumption of the project for
⚬ Projected annual total operational potable water consumption in m3, and
the previous twelve (12) months.
⚬ Water use intensity in m3/m2.
4.Design the project that incorporates water efficiency and conservation strategies, which
should include the following:
⚬ Water-efficient fixtures, including:
■ Toilets and urinals,
■ Faucets, and
■ Shower heads;
⚬ Water-efficient landscaping and irrigation,
⚬ Reduction of water use in HVAC systems, and
⚬ Leak detection systems.
STAGE 1 - DESIGN
The project team must
demonstrate conformity with
all the requirements of this
credit. The project may be
awarded with the equivalent
score based on the project
team's level of conformity
with the credit.
The Precious Water section of the Pearl Building Rating System: Design
and Construction includes the Building Water Calculator that should
be used throughout the entire design process. This calculator will help
the development team to assess inputs and flows of water to and
from the project with a holistic perspective, and assist in identifying
how and where reductions in the use of potable water may be made.
Intent To develop and implement a comprehensive water strategy during the early stages
of design as a tool to minimize the project’s interior potable water consumption.
Credits Demonstrate that the project’s predicted interior potable water consumption will be
no greater than the baseline building water consumption using efficiency measures
Requirements
only.
Credit • Building Water Calculator confirming that the building’s predicted interior potable
water consumption will be no greater than the baseline building interior potable
Submission: water consumption using efficiency measures only;
Design Rating • Brief narrative describing all proposed water conservation strategies;
• Extracts from specifications for all proposed fixtures and fittings indicating flow
rates and flow regulation systems; and
• Extracts from specifications for all proposed appliances including information on
their water use.
Calculations • The baseline and proposed building interior water consumption is determined
using the Building Water Calculator which serves as the foundation for numerous
and
calculations within the Precious Water section.
Methodology • Interior water use is defined as the water demand that relates solely to fixtures,
fittings, and appliances.
• Efficiency measures are all measures which reduce the overall demand for water
from the baseline requirement. Reductions in potable water cannot be claimed
through the use of any recycled water within this prerequisite.
• Calculations are based on building occupancy and include all interior water use
relating to fixtures, fittings and appliances.
• All tenant fit-out areas that are not under developer control must be modelled
identically in both the baseline and proposed building unless tenant guidelines
prescribing relied upon fixture flow rates etc are provided as part of IDP-R2
Tenant Fit-Out Design & Construction Guide.
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Methodology
Calculations
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Methodology
Certified Gold
40 - 49 Points 60 - 79 Points
Silver Platinum
50 - 59 Points 80 + Points
Of all LEED credits, 35% relate to climate change, 20% directly impact human health, 15% impact water
resources, 10% affect biodiversity, 10% relate to the green economy, and 5% impact community and natural
resources. In LEED v4.1, most LEED credits are related to operational and embodied carbon.
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REQUIREMENTS For the fixtures and fittings listed in Table 1, as applicable to the project scope, reduce
aggregate water consumption by 20% from the baseline. Base calculations on the volumes
Building Water Use
and flow rates shown in Table 1.
All newly installed toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets, and showerheads that are eligible
for labeling must be WaterSense labeled (or a local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).
Instructions
Group 1
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CONTENTS
The site is located in Sector 14 in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The plot number is
RBW6 and is currently under the ownership of Aldar properties. The proposed building is a six story
building with built up area 14,117.56 m2 and 31.95m total height . The project is a residential building
consists of two (2) Basement floors + Ground floor + Mezzanine + 1st to 5th Typical floors + 6th floor.
The building has a swimming pool and gym located at mezzanine level and retail shops located in
basement 1 and ground floor. In addition Al Seef has 4 types of residential apartment; 1 bedroom, 2
bedrooms, 3 bedrooms and 4 bedrooms. The building is a contemporary exclusive landmark
embodying the spirit of modern luxury living. Each of the 42 condominiums offers an expansive feeling
with generous balconies and vistas to the blue waters. The philosophy of live and play is central to the
design vision complimented with luxury lifestyle elements.
Sanitary fixture such as water closet, lavatories, showers, taps etc. shall
be high efficient (low-flow) fixtures. All water closet shall be dual-flush
with maximum of 4.8 litres per flush as per Estidama requirements.
The purpose for this investment is to develop a yard in order to maintain and repair
own equipment, tools and accessories as well as storage facility for the required
spare parts.
The proposed yard contains the following structure.
1. Substation — utility structure to supply electricity to the whole development
whenever is needed.
2. Diesel Storage - an industrial facility used to store fuel for the supply to different
running projects across UAE.
3. Fire Pump House — utility structure designed and built to the requirements of Abu
Dhabi Civil Defense.
4. Spare Parts Store - storage facility for spare parts, consumables which helps in the
scope of works of the whole yard development. These stored items are for the sole
use of our own equipment
This office will accommodate around (50) fifty employees including the top management. The (50) fifty
employees are managing the business of Bauer Companies in the UAE.
The office working hours starts at 8:00 to 9:00 in the morning and finishes at 5:00 to 6:00 in the evening with
(1) one hour lunch break. Friday is an official holiday where Saturday is an alternate day off for the office
staff.
The working hours for the workshop starts at 6:00 AM and finishes at 6:00 PM with (1) one hour lunch break
and allowing (1) one hour for transport.
As mentioned above this workshop and offices are meant to be used for the sole operations of Bauer
Geotechnical Specialized Foundation LLC and its sister companies in the UAE.
Neither manufacturing nor products produced in this workshop are made for marketing purpose and no
chain production of goods or parts are foreseen, the manufacturing takes place only when needed for
internal use only.