Improving Water Supply Networks : Fit for Purpose Strategies and Technologies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hamilton, Stuart.

Contributor:

Charalambous, Bambos.

Wyeth, Gary.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water-supply engineering.

Water demand management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (119 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : IWA Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

Improving Water Supply Networks: Fit for Purpose Strategies and Technologies by Stuart Hamilton, Bambos Charalambous, and Gary Wyeth focuses on guiding water companies to efficiently manage and reduce water losses in their supply networks. The book introduces the 'water loss ladder' concept to help companies identify their current standing and the necessary steps to enhance their water systems. It provides practical information on non-revenue water (NRW) issues and solutions, enhanced by relevant case studies. The authors aim to assist water companies in setting realistic targets and achieving a functional distribution system. The book is intended for professionals in the water supply industry, offering insights into bulk flow management, customer metering, pressure management, leakage management, asset management, and human resources. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Useful Acronyms and Abbreviations

Preface

Part One: Chapters 1–8

Chapter 1: The water system improvement matrix

1.1 MATRIX CHARACTERISTICS

1.2 MATRIX SCORING SYSTEM

1.3 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT MATRIX

1.4 KEY AREAS AND IMPROVEMENT STEP LADDERS

Chapter 2: Water distribution systems

2.1 REQUIREMENTS OF A FUNCTIONAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

2.2 BULK FLOW MANAGEMENT

2.3 CUSTOMER METERING

2.4 PRESSURE MANAGEMENT

2.5 LEAKAGE MANAGEMENT

2.6 ASSET MANAGEMENT

2.7 WATER BALANCE AND KPIs

2.8 HUMAN RESOURCES

Chapter 3: Basic network systems

3.1 BULK FLOW MANAGEMENT

3.2 CUSTOMER METERING

3.2.1 Water wastage

3.3 PRESSURE MANAGEMENT

3.4 LEAKAGE MANAGEMENT

3.4.1 Leakage in an Intermittent Water System

3.5 ASSET MANAGEMENT

3.6 WATER BALANCE AND KPIs

3.6.1 Water loss performance indicators

3.6.2 Volumetric assessment Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781780409207

1780409206

OCLC:

1417197495