Computer aided management system for public utility wastewater collection systems
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1. A computer implemented method for managing a public utility wastewater collection system, the steps of which comprise:
- (a) establishing a computer-accessible database, the database including wastewater collection system parameters, the collection system parameters including pipe system parameters comprised of the location, with respect to a coordinate system, of sewer pipe and manholes, the elevation of the pipe and manholes, and pipe and manhole diameter; and
the collection system parameters including predicted customer wastewater input into the system along the pipe;
(b) selecting an area of the wastewater collection system for analysis;
(c) selectively reviewing portions of the database information related to the selected area;
(d) selectively modifying database parameters;
(e) determining at least one wastewater flow for a portion of the pipe system under analysis;
(f) determining at least one surface hydraulic grade for a portion of the pipe system under analysis; and
(g) comparing the surface hydraulic grade against a predetermined criteria.
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Abstract
A computer implemented method for managing a public utility wastewater collection system that involves the steps of establishing a computer accessible database, selecting an area for analysis, selectively reviewing and/or modifying the database and determining the wastewater flow and surface hydraulic grade for areas of interest.
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1. A computer implemented method for managing a public utility wastewater collection system, the steps of which comprise:
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(a) establishing a computer-accessible database, the database including wastewater collection system parameters, the collection system parameters including pipe system parameters comprised of the location, with respect to a coordinate system, of sewer pipe and manholes, the elevation of the pipe and manholes, and pipe and manhole diameter; and
the collection system parameters including predicted customer wastewater input into the system along the pipe;(b) selecting an area of the wastewater collection system for analysis; (c) selectively reviewing portions of the database information related to the selected area; (d) selectively modifying database parameters; (e) determining at least one wastewater flow for a portion of the pipe system under analysis; (f) determining at least one surface hydraulic grade for a portion of the pipe system under analysis; and (g) comparing the surface hydraulic grade against a predetermined criteria. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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