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Water Distribution Systems

  • US 20110191267A1
  • Filed: 05/19/2009
  • Published: 08/04/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for use in the design of a water distribution by determining whether to locate a pressure reducing valve (PRV) in a given location comprising the steps of:

  • (a) determining the benefit arising from reduced water leakage achieved by locating a PRV in that location;

    (b) determining the benefit arising from reduced pipe burst frequency achieved by locating a PRV in that location;

    (c) determining the benefit arising from at least one other parameter achieved by locating a PRV in that location;

    (d) determining the cost associated with locating a PRV at that location;

    (e) calculating a net benefit value using the benefits and costs determined in steps (a) to (d); and

    (f) locating a PRV in that location if the calculated net benefit value exceeds a predetermined value.

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