Reorganization of Water‐Distribution System
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 116, Issue 3
Abstract
Water‐distribution systems require reorganization to derive increased water demand resulting from an increase in population through either increased population density or expansion into new internal areas. If the increased demand is marginal, then the improvement of pumping is generally sufficient. On the other hand, if the increase is substantial, one must provide parallel pipelines, lay new pipelines, increase the pumping capacity of the existing pumping plants, and/or provide new pumping stations. This process is called reorganization of an existing water‐distribution system. No attempt has been made so far to solve this problem in its original form. Attempts, however, remained confined to providing parallel pipelines and increasing the pumping capacity of a modified branched configuration. Presented herein is a criteria for utilization of an existing water‐distribution system by improved pumping for catering the increased demand. An algorithm has also been developed to reorganize a water‐distribution network.
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Published online: May 1, 1990
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