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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Standpipe Standpipe The term 'Standpipe' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Pipe or tank connected to a closed conduit and extending to or above the hydraulic grade line of the conduit to afford relief from surges of pressure in pipelines. A tank used for storage of water in distribution systems'. Previous 5 Terms: Standby heat loss Standby reserves Standby service Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) standing wave Next 5 Terms: stanniferous stapediform Staple star Startup About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.