Introduction to the course. Hydraulics of water supply networks and basic hydraulics for aqueducts.
Modeling of water distribution networks with fixed demands, topological matrices and Todini Algorithm
Topological changes in the model matrices. Representation of manholes/vaults, closed valves and isolation valves
Pressure Driven Analysis (PDA) with respect to the users and meaning of "extended period simulation"
Pressure Driven Analysis (PDA) and modification of model matrices
Real water losses. Volumetric water losses and breakages. Management and Modeling: volumetric water losses and breakages
Macroindicator M1 of ARERA and distribution of volumetric water losses
Phenomenological models of water losses (Germanopoulos and May-FAVAD) versus model of volumetric losses in pipes
Variable level (tanks) and constant level (reservoirs) tanks. Modeling and use in practice. Practical modeling warnings
Private tanks and hydraulic modeling.
Pressure reducing valves, type of control, positioning and energy recovery elements
Pressure reduction valves:design of set points or degree of closure (Kml)
Flow control valves for pressure reduction. Variable speed pumps and duality with pressure reducing valves
Pumps, sizing, efficiency and pressure control: Variable speed pumps
Pumps, sizing, efficiency and pressure control: Pumps in parallel
Pumps, sizing, efficiency and pressure control: Methods of controlling pumps in parallel
System reliability: analysis and planning of the isolation valve system
Integrated design of DMA (hydraulic) and PRV with introduction on energy recovery
DMA and Water Balance with Digital Water
Consumers and Water Distribution Network Management
Burst vs. Rehabilitation
Digital transformation. Types of Public Procurement and Procedures.
Water Distribution Network Example of real rehabiltation procedure (ARERA & GIS)
Introduction on Water Quality analysis
Practical examples