5. Conclusion

5. Conclusions

5.1 Summary of findings

The investigation showed the benefits of the experiment and how it can influence the rest of the world to adapt to this radial pattern water distribution system. This allows the transportation of water to be faster, more efficient and reliable, enabling everyone in the unit or area to receive water without disruptions. Most pipelines in Singapore’s water systems are approximately 20–30 years of age, with an expected asset lifespan of 70 years, using the concept from this experiment would increase the lifespan of the pipes, without needing to change it regularly.

5.2 Contributions of research

Through this investigation, we have contributed through carrying out this experiment, finding out the drop in pressure by making a gravity water distribution system. Our authentic findings would be very useful to town designers when they are planning the landscape of buildings and infrastructure. The knowledge gained from this research can be shared with professionals and amateurs alike in developing a better and more efficient and reliable water distribution system for residents. The knowledge also contributes to Singapore’s National Water Agency, PUB, by providing information on how to better distribute water without the use of pumping stations and rooms.

5.3 Practical Applications

Pressure drop in a pipe will affect the water distribution in the town, along with the development of towns. Development of towns is generally built-in radial pattern which would be more efficient in transporting water compared to linear pattern towns where the citizens will have to go to a water. These results can be shared with town developers and designers, as the base of walls of buildings is made wider to reduce the pressure exerted by them. There are many other applications such as making sure that pressure in tyres are reduced etc. More practical applications can be found on Online Science Notes.

5.4 Areas for further study

We are curious to find out how the experiment results would differ if the diameter of the pipe increases or decreases, affecting the rate of the water flow, resulting in different pressure in water. Hence, we would like to find out what diameter of the pipe is most suitable for household water distribution systems. We researched to deepen our understanding, and found a website, Pipingmart Blog, explaining how the different diameter affects the pressure of water. They also explain how the pipe size affects flow, water pressure, and how pipe length affects water pressure and flow rate. This allows us to better understand how the different variables could change the results.