Velocity in a pipe is another important parameter to evaluate hydraulic performance. The country's guideline states velocity to be above 0.6 m/s to prevent sedimentation and bacterial growth in the pipe, and it should be limited to 2 m/s (MoWR 2006). The velocity of Debre Tabor Town's WSD system during peak hour consumption is given in Table 3. The full nodal pressures and line velocities are given in the Supplementary Material.

Table 3

Velocity for the town's WSD system during peak hour consumption

Velocity (m/s)NumberPercentageComment
<0.6 169 86.7 Sedimentation likely 
0.6–2 26 13.3 Acceptable level 
>2 Head loss may happen 
Total 195 100  
Velocity (m/s)NumberPercentageComment
<0.6 169 86.7 Sedimentation likely 
0.6–2 26 13.3 Acceptable level 
>2 Head loss may happen 
Total 195 100  

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