Gravity Tank Design Service
Full Scale Gravity Tank Design and Installation
Houses and buildings need their supply of water for domestic use and extinguishing fires. Commercial buildings also need their share of water for their occupants or running business operations. While technology and construction methods have evolved, the basic principle of water supply and storage has remained the same for years.
All buildings whether they are houses, schools, hospitals, offices or shopping malls rely on water tank for storing and supplying water throughout the building. Water tanks can operate using a number of technologies based on pumps or water pressure. One simple and most common form of water tanks in use is the gravity tank.
Gravity tanks are sometimes preferred over other technologies for their basic operation and cost-effectiveness. Gravity tanks use the force of gravity to distribute water through pipes throughout the building and don't need to depend on pumping systems. Many homes and even commercial properties still use gravity tanks which doesn't use any external power to maintain the water flow.
If you are looking to construct or redevelop your gravity-based water storage system, New York Engineers can help you with its expertise and skills. We have designed and installed hundreds of gravity tanks across the nation with efficiency and speed. Our engineers create the most effective gravity tank designs which use the force of the earth to keep the water supply running.
We can help you select the right size, placement and materials for your gravity tank for best results. Our team will also design the entire water supply system (if you need it) and connect it with the gravity tank for optimum functionality. We can design and install hundreds of gravity tanks with ease and speed so that you don't have to deprive the occupants off water for a long time.
We also design gravity tanks with full compliance to NFPA 22 standards for private fire protection systems. You can always be sure of a ready supply of water to feed your sprinkler systems in case of fire outbreaks.
Our gravity tanks keep functioning for a lifetime with minimum interruptions for service or maintenance. You can rely on our adept engineers for a reliable and foolproof gravity tank design and installation.
Things to Know About Gravity Tanks
Gravity tanks have been used since the 19th century to supply America with drinking and bathing water. Though technologies have changed, the physics behind the working of gravity tanks has remained the same- using the force of gravity to create a water distribution system.
Gravity tanks store water at atmospheric pressure and distribute it through gravity flow using a downward distribution system. The gravity tanks are generally elevated above the roof of buildings so that they can take advantage of gravity to the fullest.
Gravity tanks can generally work without the need for additional pumping systems or external power which makes them a suitable choice for many buildings. The water in New York City travels from reservoirs in the north which have an elevation approximately equivalent to a six-story building. The elevation creates enough water pressure to push the water up to the gravity tanks of even six-story buildings. If the building is higher, you will need a pumping system to make the water reach the gravity tank.
The water from the gravity tank travels down through pipes into each apartment or room using the force of gravity. The gravity tank behaves like a toilet while maintaining the water supply of a building. The water level in the gravity tank goes down as tenants use water for domestic use or drinking. When the water reaches below a specific level, the ballcock inside the tank automatically lets in more water to fill the reservoir. The process goes on automatically without the need for any human intervention. In modern buildings, gravity tanks can be equipped with sensors which track the level of water and automatically engages the pumps for refilling the tank.
Gravity tanks can be of various sizes. The most common type of gravity tank holds 10,000 gallons of water which is sufficient for a single day's water usage. It generally takes 2 to 3 hours to refill the tank once it has been emptied completely. We can also design tanks with higher capacities of 30,000 to 500,000 gallons.
Gravity tanks also serve as reservoirs for fire protection systems. We can integrate your gravity tank with your sprinklers to prepare your building against fires. The water from the tanks can also be used to arm other fire protection systems.
Gravity tanks are ideal for places where the source of water is at a higher elevation than the withdrawal points. You can also use them without any electricity unless your building is over six-story high. Gravity tanks save costs and are really simple to design and construct. They can last for years offering a hassle-free and unsupervised water supply for the occupants of a building.
We provide accurate gravity tank designs which work flawlessly as a part of your gravity-fed water distribution system. You can also work with our recommended contractors for maximum efficiency and quality craftsmanship.
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