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New Method of Solving Distribution System Networks Based on Equivalent Pipe Lengths
Author(s) -
Raman V.,
Raman S.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1966.tb01620.x
Subject(s) - loop (graph theory) , basis (linear algebra) , pipeline transport , distribution (mathematics) , computer science , pipe network analysis , head (geology) , mathematical optimization , mains electricity , routing (electronic design automation) , mathematics , algorithm , topology (electrical circuits) , geometry , mathematical analysis , engineering , mechanics , geology , mechanical engineering , physics , voltage , computer network , electrical engineering , combinatorics , geomorphology
This article presents a method for finding directly the economical sizes of pipelines in a distribution system network. The method is based on the concept that the total amount of pipe in a loop is least if, for a given condition of head, inflows and outflows, and geometric pattern of the network, the sum total of the equivalent lengths of pipe of single size, and with the same coefficient of roughness, is minimum in a loop. In other words, this method gives a basis for directly finding the economical sizes of mains in a network for given conditions of inflows, outflows, heads, and geometric pattern, as determined from topography, nature of area, and consumption. However, this cannot be used for hydraulic analysis of an existing distribution system network or for field studies of the system, for which the Hardy Cross method is best suited.