Problem:
An elevated tank is used to supply water to a building located 4800 ft away. The water will be carried through a 12 inch cast iron pipe and the specified flow rate is 1000 gpm. There will be a pressure of 30 psi available in the line at the building site.
Required:
Question: What should be the height of the water tank above the invert of the building to get the job done? Assume additional length of 200 ft for pipe connections and water temperature 60F.
Note: Please explain comprehensively and give step by step solution.