Water circuits design - Technology reminders

This article deals more specifically with the components that need to be chosen to satisfy a given functional requirement, when designing a fluid system. It provides a reminder of the technology involved, with descriptions and selection advice.

The main elements encountered on fluid systems, and which we discuss in this article, are as follows:

• connecting elements (piping, fittings, etc.) ;

• shut-off devices (valves, dampers, etc.) ;

• motor components (positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, etc.) ;

• storage elements (storage reserve, collection box, etc.);

• monitoring elements (type of measurement, measurement technique, etc.);

• protective elements (valve, vacuum breaker, rupture disk, pressure reducer, etc.).

Mechanical (support), electrical and thermal insulation components are not covered in this article.