Modeling of Flow Control Valves with a Nonzero Loss Coefficient
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Abstract
As shown by the examples given in this paper, a commonly used, commercially available water distribution network modeling software may produce unrealistic results for flow control valves (FCVs) with a nonzero loss coefficient. This paper presents and discusses a simple technique to remedy this problem. According to this technique, an FCV with a nonzero loss coefficient is modeled as a composite link that consists of an FCV of the same setting with a zero loss coefficient and an artificial pipe of negligibly small major loss with a diameter equal to the FCV diameter and a minor loss coefficient equal to . The proposed technique can be implemented using the discussed software without any modification of its hydraulic solver.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 142 • Issue 11 • November 2016
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© 2016 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jan 13, 2016
Accepted: Apr 19, 2016
Published online: Jul 11, 2016
Published in print: Nov 1, 2016
Discussion open until: Dec 11, 2016
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