Pump Switching-Induced Transients in Water Distribution Networks—Preliminary Laboratory Experiments
The Water Engineering Laboratory (WEL) of the University of Perugia hosts a real-scale water distribution network (WDN) with a service line comprising high-density polyethylene (HPDE) pipes and supplied by two pumps in series. The carried out unsteady-state tests show the WDN behavior during transie...
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| description | The Water Engineering Laboratory (WEL) of the University of Perugia hosts a real-scale water distribution network (WDN) with a service line comprising high-density polyethylene (HPDE) pipes and supplied by two pumps in series. The carried out unsteady-state tests show the WDN behavior during transients due to pump switching-on and -off. In particular, they underline the most pressure-stressed sections of the system. The obtained results can help water utility managers in protecting these sections with the aim to preserve the integrity of the WDN. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e87aed6d79544c5ca4bc17d64566d9222025-08-20T03:43:15ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-09-016917810.3390/engproc2024069078Pump Switching-Induced Transients in Water Distribution Networks—Preliminary Laboratory ExperimentsCaterina Capponi0Debora Falocci1Bruno Brunone2Yu Xiaodong3Yu Chao4Silvia Meniconi5Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalyCollege of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, ChinaCollege of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, ChinaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, 06125 Perugia, ItalyThe Water Engineering Laboratory (WEL) of the University of Perugia hosts a real-scale water distribution network (WDN) with a service line comprising high-density polyethylene (HPDE) pipes and supplied by two pumps in series. The carried out unsteady-state tests show the WDN behavior during transients due to pump switching-on and -off. In particular, they underline the most pressure-stressed sections of the system. The obtained results can help water utility managers in protecting these sections with the aim to preserve the integrity of the WDN.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/78water hammertransientpump switchingwater distribution network |
| spellingShingle | Caterina Capponi Debora Falocci Bruno Brunone Yu Xiaodong Yu Chao Silvia Meniconi Pump Switching-Induced Transients in Water Distribution Networks—Preliminary Laboratory Experiments Engineering Proceedings water hammer transient pump switching water distribution network |
| title | Pump Switching-Induced Transients in Water Distribution Networks—Preliminary Laboratory Experiments |
| title_full | Pump Switching-Induced Transients in Water Distribution Networks—Preliminary Laboratory Experiments |
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| title_short | Pump Switching-Induced Transients in Water Distribution Networks—Preliminary Laboratory Experiments |
| title_sort | pump switching induced transients in water distribution networks preliminary laboratory experiments |
| topic | water hammer transient pump switching water distribution network |
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