working point elevation of closed drain header

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15 years 4 months ago - 15 years 4 months ago #7445 by Arakeri
Sir,
What will be the starting working point elevation of a Sloped Closed drain header so that we can calculate the elevation of sump drum in to which the header ends.

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15 years 4 months ago - 15 years 4 months ago #4876 by Jop
Replied by Jop on topic Will this drain header be
Will this drain header be above ground or underground?

Are you working in metric units or feet and inches?

How far away from the "sump drum" is the starting point? (be exact)

What is the exact elevation of the inlet to the "sump drum"?

What is the fluid?

Do it once and Do it Right

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15 years 4 months ago - 15 years 4 months ago #4877 by hc
Replied by hc on topic Sorry bud, but I have
Sorry bud, but I have to say.....this is a really bad question. You might as well be asking JOP to do your job.

The answer to your question if you know what your actually modelling or drawing (2D) should be obvious. I'm assuming it's below grade piping. If in doubt cut some sections.

Your slope will start at the farthest drain. It will be a set slope on your P&ID's (i.e. 1/8" per foot) all the way to the location of your sump. Your farthest drain will set the elevation because depending on your location in the world you will need to bury the pipe a set distance mininum below grade. For example here in Canada, the frost line is 4'-0" below grade compared to the Texas panhandle which may only be 2'-0". As you slope your lines...the further away your sump is the deeper it will get and the longer your vent lines, pump outs etc will need to be off your sump. You'll need to consider that when you locate your sump.

Hint: Your question might read better as.....
What is the min. below grade depth I need to my top of buried pipe in "give the location". That will get you a min. starting point elevation. Then make you elevations a nice round number from that point.

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