Improving Efficiency and Reliability in Water Distribution Systems (Hardcover)

Fundamentals. 1. Modelling Water Distribution Networks: From Steady Flow to Water Hammer; E. Cabrera, J. Garcia Serra, P.L. Iglesias. 2. Water Consumption in Distribution Networks. Short Term Demand Forecast; D. Saporta, M. Munoz. Leakage Detection in Networks. 3. General Overview of Unaccounted for Water in Water Distribution Systems; A.F. Vela, V. Espert, V.S. Fuertes. 4. Leakage Detection in Practice.Application to the Water Distribution of Valencia; M. Andres. 5. Monitoring Water Distribution Systems. The Inverse Method as a Tool for Calibration and Leak Detection; J.A. Ligget, L.-C. Cheng. Network Management: Leakage Control. 6. Using Variable Speed Pumps to Reduce Leakage and Improve Performance; D.J. Wood, L.S. Reddy. 7. Valve Control Regulation for Reducing Leakage; G. Germanopoulos. Managing Water Distribution Systems to Reduce Energy Costs. 8. Energy Audit of a Water System Network; E. Koelle. 9. Pump Scheduling for Reducing Energy Costs; B. Coulbeck. Reliability, Risk Analysis and Rehabilitation. 10. Analytical and Simulation Models for Reliability Analysis in Water Distribution Systems; I. Goulter. 11. Hydraulic Performance and Rehabilitation Strategies. The Use of Levels-of-Service and Performance Indices as Decision Support Tools; H. Alegre, S.T. Coelho. 12. Effects of Pipe Failures on Water Distribution Networks; P.W. Jowitt. 13. Optimum Design and Reliability in Water Distribution Systems; F. Martinez, R. Perez, J. Izquierdo. 14. Effect of Transient Operations on theReliability of Hydraulic Systems; J.E. Funk. 15. Reliability and Expected Use of Dynamic Devices in a Water Distribution System; J.P. Tullis. 16. Water Quality Modeling in Pipe Networks; M.H. Chaudhry, M.R. Islam. 17. Modeling Water Quality Changes in Distribution Systems: A U.S. Perspective; R.M. Clark.