Energy recovery strategies in water distribution networks: Literature review and future directions in the net-zero transition

C Giudicianni, D Mitrovic, W Wu, G Ferrarese… - Urban Water …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Water distribution networks (WDNs) are significant users of energy and contributors to
greenhouse gas emissions. Energy recovery strategies (ERSs) have potential for switching …

Performance indicators-based energy sustainability in urban water distribution networks: A state-of-art review and conceptual framework

D Zaman, MK Tiwari, AK Gupta, D Sen - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2021 - Elsevier
Water distribution networks (WDNs) constitute one of the vital infrastructures of modern cities
which consume a significant energy volume. Undermining energy management's …

Micro hydro power generation in water distribution networks through the optimal pumps-as-turbines sizing and control

MK Kostner, A Zanfei, JC Alberizzi, M Renzi, M Righetti… - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable use of water and energy sources is a crucial challenge for smart and resilient
urban water infrastructure. At this aim, this study presents a methodology for implementing …

Parameter optimization decision framework for transient process of a pumped storage hydropower system

X Lan, N Gu, M Egusquiza, L Lei, Y Zhou… - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The construction of Pumped Storage Hydropower Systems (PSHSs) has
significance for improving the renewable energy accommodation capacity and meeting the …

Strategic water loss management: Current status and new model for future perspectives

C Bozkurt, M Fırat, A Ateş, S Yılmaz… - Sigma Journal of …, 2022 - dergipark.org.tr
The methods for water loss management should be selected based on the needs, economy,
applicability and current condition. Therefore, it is very important to develop a model that …

Potential energy exploitation in collective irrigation systems using pumps as turbines: A case study in Calabria (Southern Italy)

A Algieri, DA Zema, A Nicotra, SM Zimbone - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
The development of efficient energy, water and environment systems is considered a
fundamental key to satisfy the principles of cleaner production, energy security and circular …

Recovering energy by hydro-turbines application in water transmission pipelines: A case study west of Saudi Arabia

Y Itani, MR Soliman, M Kahil - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Pressurized water transmission lines reserve amounts of energy that are dissipated by
pressure control devices. The dissipated energy may be recovered by installing hydro …

Speed and pressure controls of pumps-as-turbines installed in branch of water-distribution network subjected to highly variable flow rates

JC Alberizzi, M Renzi, M Righetti, GR Pisaturo, M Rossi - Energies, 2019 - mdpi.com
The use of Pumps-as-Turbines (PaTs) to replace hydraulic turbines as energy-recovery units
in industrial and civil applications is widening the penetration of hydropower in small-scale …

Experimental outdoor public lighting installation powered by a hydraulic turbine installed in the municipal water supply network

A Ocana-Miguel, A Gago-Calderon, JR Andres-Diaz - Water, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sustainability and energy prices make the use of energy obtained from renewable sources
on an urban scale and for isolated local facilities necessary for municipal authorities …

A survey of pressure control approaches in water supply systems

TC Mosetlhe, Y Hamam, S Du, E Monacelli - Water, 2020 - mdpi.com
Pressure control in water distribution networks (WDNs) provides an avenue for improving
both their sustainability and reliability. The complexities of the networks make the problem …