Smart rainwater downpipe / Siti Naimah Mahsuri and Ezzat Fahmi Ahmad

• Main Authors: Mahsuri, Siti Naimah, Ahmad, Ezzat Fahmi
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Plumbing and pipefitting
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/100087/1/100087.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/100087/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Mara

Rainwater downpipe acts as a collector from the roof to the building and diverts the water away from the building. However, there are issues that arise from the gutters and rainwater downpipe. These issues include water accumulation in the gutter that prevents water from flowing smoothly which then leads to blockage and clogging. Gutters become source of breeding ground for Aedes habitat. The aim of this research is to develop a smart rainwater downpipe that can enhance a better water flow in the pipeline. This innovation project is important for the building so that it can distribute the water smoothly without any disturbance. The research methodology involved document review, research process and also simulation. The collected data shows the performance of conventional rainwater downpipe, and how it affects the flows of the water in the pipeline. The findings from this study provide insights for optimizing rainwater downpipe design. By implementing the improved rainwater downpipe, it can improve the rainwater flow efficiency and maximize the functionality. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of using and having a good system of rainwater downpipe and gutter. By adopting this finding, good water management can be achieved and there will be lesser maintenance and works for humans.