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Network modeling: advances at a major British utility
Author(s) -
Elton Alan,
Schulte Andreas M.
Publication year - 1994
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.1551-8833.1994.tb06271.x
Subject(s) - investment (military) , work (physics) , service (business) , quality (philosophy) , control (management) , customer service , risk analysis (engineering) , business , computer science , operations management , operations research , engineering , marketing , epistemology , mechanical engineering , philosophy , politics , political science , law , artificial intelligence
The economic benefits of network modeling have outweighed Severn Trent's initial investment, and the less tangible operational and customer benefits continue to grow. For 14 years, Severn Trent Water has been committed to network analysis to improve understanding of the operation of its assets, which include 23,000 mi of distribution main. The traditional benefits of hydraulic analysis have been achieved over the years, including investment planning, system design, emergency planning, source optimization, and operational strategy development. Recently, the utility implemented a more widespread use of this technology to realize significant additional benefits, including reduced source output, demand management, and pressure control; improved customer service for pressure and quality; reduced service interruptions through improved local planning; and reduced response time for information at local centers. This article reviews organizational changes, software and hardware changes, and ingredients necessary to “make it work.” It also summarizes achievements of the last three years.