Operation of waterworks to minimise energy consumption under large seasonal variations in demand. An application to Djurs Vand Erhverv A/S in Denmark
(2024) In TVVR 5000 VVRM01 20241Division of Water Resources Engineering
- Abstract
- The intricate nature of water distribution networks and the challenge of managing seasonal water consumption variation pose a significant hurdle for water utilities striving for low energy consumption. The performance of pumps, which are the backbone of these networks, directly influences the energy required for distributing drinking water. Such conditions are modelled using MIKE+ for the water distribution network of Ebeltoft, Denmark. The waterworks Egedal in the study area provided data regarding pipes, components, and water consumption, among other databases, as input data for the model. In addition, pressure sensors were installed in 5 locations along Ebeltoft for the model calibration and validation stage, and data was downloaded... (More)
- The intricate nature of water distribution networks and the challenge of managing seasonal water consumption variation pose a significant hurdle for water utilities striving for low energy consumption. The performance of pumps, which are the backbone of these networks, directly influences the energy required for distributing drinking water. Such conditions are modelled using MIKE+ for the water distribution network of Ebeltoft, Denmark. The waterworks Egedal in the study area provided data regarding pipes, components, and water consumption, among other databases, as input data for the model. In addition, pressure sensors were installed in 5 locations along Ebeltoft for the model calibration and validation stage, and data was downloaded from SCADA. The model calibrated and validated was used as input data to model the 10 % leakage in the pipes. After this, low and high-demand scenarios were simulated to assess the pump’s energy consumption. The pump efficiencies for Zone 2 and Zone 3 were too low compared to Zone 1. Overall, the high-demand scenario had pumps working at increased efficiencies (6 and 7 %) compared to the low season. It was concluded that pumps were overcapacity for Zones 2 and 3. An alternative proposed is to install a pump with lower capacity, at least during the night hours. (Less)
- Popular Abstract
- The intricate nature of water distribution networks and the challenge of managing seasonal water consumption variation pose a significant hurdle for water utilities striving for low energy consumption. The performance of pumps, which are the backbone of these networks, directly influences the energy required for distributing drinking water. Such conditions are modelled using MIKE+ for the water distribution network of Ebeltoft, Denmark. The waterworks Egedal in the study area provided data regarding pipes, components, and water consumption, among other databases, as input data for the model. In addition, pressure sensors were installed in 5 locations along Ebeltoft for the model calibration and validation stage, and data was downloaded... (More)
- The intricate nature of water distribution networks and the challenge of managing seasonal water consumption variation pose a significant hurdle for water utilities striving for low energy consumption. The performance of pumps, which are the backbone of these networks, directly influences the energy required for distributing drinking water. Such conditions are modelled using MIKE+ for the water distribution network of Ebeltoft, Denmark. The waterworks Egedal in the study area provided data regarding pipes, components, and water consumption, among other databases, as input data for the model. In addition, pressure sensors were installed in 5 locations along Ebeltoft for the model calibration and validation stage, and data was downloaded from SCADA. The model calibrated and validated was used as input data to model the 10 % leakage in the pipes. After this, low and high-demand scenarios were simulated to assess the pump’s energy consumption. The pump efficiencies for Zone 2 and Zone 3 were too low compared to Zone 1. Overall, the high-demand scenario had pumps working at increased efficiencies (6 and 7 %) compared to the low season. It was concluded that pumps were overcapacity for Zones 2
and 3. An alternative proposed is to install a pump with lower capacity, at least during the night hours. (Less)
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- author
- Cifuentes Meza, Astrid Teresa Carolina LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- VVRM01 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Drinking water supply, optimization, modelling
- publication/series
- TVVR 5000
- report number
- TVVR-24/5005
- ISSN
- 1101-9824
- language
- English
- additional info
- Examiner: Kenneth M. Persson
- id
- 9160800
- date added to LUP
- 2024-06-10 11:36:33
- date last changed
- 2024-06-10 11:36:33
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abstract = {{The intricate nature of water distribution networks and the challenge of managing seasonal water consumption variation pose a significant hurdle for water utilities striving for low energy consumption. The performance of pumps, which are the backbone of these networks, directly influences the energy required for distributing drinking water. Such conditions are modelled using MIKE+ for the water distribution network of Ebeltoft, Denmark. The waterworks Egedal in the study area provided data regarding pipes, components, and water consumption, among other databases, as input data for the model. In addition, pressure sensors were installed in 5 locations along Ebeltoft for the model calibration and validation stage, and data was downloaded from SCADA. The model calibrated and validated was used as input data to model the 10 % leakage in the pipes. After this, low and high-demand scenarios were simulated to assess the pump’s energy consumption. The pump efficiencies for Zone 2 and Zone 3 were too low compared to Zone 1. Overall, the high-demand scenario had pumps working at increased efficiencies (6 and 7 %) compared to the low season. It was concluded that pumps were overcapacity for Zones 2 and 3. An alternative proposed is to install a pump with lower capacity, at least during the night hours.}},
author = {{Cifuentes Meza, Astrid Teresa Carolina}},
issn = {{1101-9824}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
series = {{TVVR 5000}},
title = {{Operation of waterworks to minimise energy consumption under large seasonal variations in demand. An application to Djurs Vand Erhverv A/S in Denmark}},
year = {{2024}},
}