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Computer‐Generated Pumping Schedules for Satisfying Operational Objectives
Author(s) -
Chase Donald V.,
Ormsbee Lindell E.
Publication year - 1993
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.1551-8833.1993.tb06024.x
Subject(s) - computer science , reliability engineering , operations research , risk analysis (engineering) , engineering , business
A new computer program can assist engineers, water utility managers, and pump station operators in selecting the most cost‐effective combination of pumps to meet a specific system requirement over a given time period. The program provides operators with two options: (1) finding the least‐cost pump combination that will place tank levels at desired elevations at the end of a specified time period, and (2) finding the most efficient pump combination that will supply a required pump demand over a specified time period. It is expected that such a tool will not only improve the overall operation of a system but will also allow insight into system performance.