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How Can Distribution System Operators Improve Water Quality and Reduce Main Breaks?
Author(s) -
Lauer William C.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.5991/opf.2015.41.0029
Subject(s) - operator (biology) , pipeline transport , distribution (mathematics) , quality (philosophy) , computer science , water quality , environmental science , risk analysis (engineering) , environmental engineering , business , mathematics , gene , mathematical analysis , ecology , biochemistry , chemistry , philosophy , epistemology , repressor , biology , transcription factor
Maintaining consistent, adequate pressure and sufficient flow are common goals of every distribution system operator. Also, the way water is delivered within a distribution network affects the water quality end users receive. Using optimized practices can improve water quality and extend the life of pipelines and other system components.