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Jul 8, 2013
A Method to Calibrate P Controllers for the Real-Time Control of Pressures in Water Distribution Networks
Authors: A. Campisano [email protected] and C. ModicaAuthor Affiliations
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2013: Showcasing the Future
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A method to calibrate proportional controllers for the real-time control (RTC) of motorized pressure valves in water distribution networks is presented. The method is based on the dimensionless analysis of the behavior of simplified hydraulic systems under RTC scenarios. A numerical approach is used to derive a simple regressive relationship to tune the controller on the basis of the system dimensionless variables involved in the control process. The method is validated by application to a well known bench-test water distribution network. Results show that the proposed method allows for effective controller tuning and leads to performing pressure real-time control.
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© 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Jul 8, 2013
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, Italy. E-mail: [email protected]
C. Modica
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, Italy
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