[HTML][HTML] Managing discolouration in drinking water distribution systems by integrating understanding of material behaviour
Discoloured drinking water, caused by elevated concentrations of organic and inorganic
particles, is unacceptable. It occurs due to accumulation and subsequent mobilisation of …
particles, is unacceptable. It occurs due to accumulation and subsequent mobilisation of …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamically adaptive networks for integrating optimal pressure management and self-cleaning controls
This paper investigates the problem of integrating optimal pressure management and self-
cleaning controls in dynamically adaptive water distribution networks. We review existing …
cleaning controls in dynamically adaptive water distribution networks. We review existing …
Temperature diagnostic to identify high risk areas and optimize Legionella pneumophila surveillance in hot water distribution systems
E Bédard, S Fey, D Charron, C Lalancette, P Cantin… - Water research, 2015 - Elsevier
Legionella pneumophila is frequently detected in hot water distribution systems and thermal
control is a common measure implemented by health care facilities. A risk assessment …
control is a common measure implemented by health care facilities. A risk assessment …
Dynamic hydraulics in a drinking water distribution system influence suspended particles and turbidity, but not microbiology
Spatial and short-term temporal changes in water quality as a result of water age and
fluctuating hydraulic conditions were investigated in a drinking water distribution system …
fluctuating hydraulic conditions were investigated in a drinking water distribution system …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal design-for-control of self-cleaning water distribution networks using a convex multi-start algorithm
The provision of self-cleaning velocities has been shown to reduce the risk of discolouration
in water distribution networks (WDNs). Despite these findings, control implementations …
in water distribution networks (WDNs). Despite these findings, control implementations …
[HTML][HTML] The interplay of suspended sediment concentration, particle size and fluid velocity on the rapid deposition of suspended iron oxide particles in PVC drinking …
AS Braga, Y Filion - Water Research X, 2022 - Elsevier
The inner walls of drinking water pipes are often expected to be clean and controlled
surfaces to assure safe water access to the public. However, these surfaces are typically …
surfaces to assure safe water access to the public. However, these surfaces are typically …
Review of applications for SIMDEUM, a stochastic drinking water demand model with a small temporal and spatial scale
M Blokker, C Agudelo-Vera, A Moerman… - Drinking Water …, 2017 - dwes.copernicus.org
Many researchers have developed drinking water demand models with various temporal
and spatial scales. A limited number of models is available at a temporal scale of 1 s and a …
and spatial scales. A limited number of models is available at a temporal scale of 1 s and a …
Simulating nonresidential water demand with a stochastic end-use model
EJM Blokker, EJ Pieterse-Quirijns… - Journal of Water …, 2011 - ascelibrary.org
The end-use model SIMDEUM for residential water demand has been extended to
incorporate nonresidential water demand. The model was developed to predict water …
incorporate nonresidential water demand. The model was developed to predict water …
Decreasing the discoloration risk of drinking water distribution systems through optimized topological changes and optimal flow velocity control
In this paper, a new mathematical framework is proposed for maximizing the self-cleaning
capacity (SCC) of drinking water distribution systems by controlling the diurnal peak flow …
capacity (SCC) of drinking water distribution systems by controlling the diurnal peak flow …
Radial transport processes as a precursor to particle deposition in drinking water distribution systems
Various particle transport mechanisms play a role in the build-up of discoloration potential in
drinking water distribution networks. In order to enhance our understanding of and ability to …
drinking water distribution networks. In order to enhance our understanding of and ability to …