
Many researchers have used different programming techniques to understand the water supply network and optimize the water supply network viz., Linear programming method, Non – linear programming method, Genetic algorithms, Simulated Annealing and formulated the Hydraulic network design problem as an optimization problem. Design and analysis of pipe networks are important, because availability of water is an important economical development parameter. Distribution system costs within any water supply scheme may be equal to or greater than 60 % of the entire cost of the project.


Distribution networks are also an essential part of all water supply systems. To supply adequate, safe and continuous water in rural areas, regional water supply schemes are formed in which more than one village are served from a common water source through pipe system. Pipe water system is one of the best systems to supply water safely, adequately and continuously. Effective water supply system is of paramount importance in designing a new water distribution network or expanding the existing one.

INTRODUCTION Water distribution system, a hydraulic infrastructure consisting of elements such as pipes, tanks, reservoirs, pumps and valve etc., is crucial to provide water to the consumers. Keywords-Estimated population, Water distribution network design, LOOP version 4.0 software, Economical diameter, Rural water distribution system I. The economical diameter of water supply distribution system is designed by considering the constraint such as residual nodal pressure, velocity of flow in pipe, pipe material, reservoir level, peak factor and available commercial pipe diameters. Intermittent water supply planned for the study with considering 100 lpcd water consumption. The heuristic software LOOP version 4.0 has been used for designing best economical water distribution system. For this study, water supply distribution system is designed for population estimated for future 30 years. Approximate 68% population of India is staying in the rural area (census 2011, India). This paper concerns for the design of rural water distribution system in developing countries. PG Student (Hydraulic structure), Civil Engineering Department, The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda 2 Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department, The Maharaja Sayajirao University, BarodaĪbstract- Water is a valuable resource, used as the main raw material by our civilization. DESIGN OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM USING LOOP 4.0 Vidhi N.
