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IDSE and beyond: Application of computer modeling to distribution system water quality
Author(s) -
Yang Jian,
Beduhn Scott,
Swailes Don
Publication year - 2007
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.1551-8833.2007.tb07982.x
Subject(s) - scale (ratio) , water quality , computer science , quality (philosophy) , risk analysis (engineering) , reliability engineering , engineering , business , ecology , philosophy , physics , epistemology , quantum mechanics , biology
Computer modeling has long been touted as a cost‐effective tool with which to study distribution systems for master planning, system deficiency analysis, and other such activities. This article demonstrates full‐scale applications of computer modeling to ensure regulatory compliance with disinfection byproduct levels and optimize drinking water distribution system water quality. In addition, computer modeling was used to predict the effects of water utility operations and water treatment processes on distribution system water quality, thus allowing utilities to examine multiple operational changes safely and efficiently before pilot‐scale testing or full‐scale implementation.