Civil Engineering - Water Supply Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Water Supply Engineering - Section 5 (Q.No. 47)
47.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Deposition of calcium carbonate on the inside of the well pipe, causes incrustation of the pipe
Incrustation of the pipe reduces the discharge
Acidic waters cause corrosion of the pipes
Corrosion results due to excessive withdrawal of sand along with water
All the above.
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Zangwill.Amy said:   5 years ago
Please explain the answer in detail.

Heera said:   6 years ago
Incrustation: The deposition of materials on the interior of pipes, vessels, or equipment from chemicals in the conveyed liquid.

It decreases the cross-section area of the pipe.

And, Also for the same velocity of flow, it reduces the discharge.
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