Losses Reduction and Energy Production in Water-Distribution Networks
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During the past few years, issues concerning sustainable management of water distribution systems have attracted interest through an integrated policy aimed at reducing leakage through a pressure management strategy. Pressure reducing valves (PRVs) are often used in water networks to prevent the downstream hydraulic grade from exceeding a set value, although they must be adequately located to maximize their effectiveness. In recent years, the application of turbines or pumps operating as turbines (PATs) appeared as an alternative and sustainable solution to control network pressure and produce energy. In the present paper, PRVs and PATs were used within a district in a Naples’ water distribution network and showed large potential revenues and an attractive capital payback period.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 138 • Issue 3 • May 2012
Pages: 237 - 244
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© 2012. American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Aug 4, 2010
Accepted: Aug 4, 2011
Published online: Aug 6, 2011
Published in print: May 1, 2012
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