Validating & refining demand estimates
Just a heads-up—this section is still a work in progress! I’ll be revising and expanding it soon to make sure it’s as useful as possible. Curious about what’s already done or currently in the works? Check the changelog for updates.
The process of estimating and allocating demands in your hydraulic model isn't a one-time task; it's an iterative process that requires careful validation and refinement to ensure your inputs are as realistic as possible. This section discusses the crucial methods for checking, cross-referencing, and fine-tuning your demand estimates. A fundamental validation step involves comparing the total allocated demand in your model (sum of all customer demands and estimated leakage) with independently measured system input volumes.
These input volumes are typically obtained from master meters at your water treatment plant(s) or major pump stations, often recorded by your supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. A significant mismatch here indicates a problem with your overall demand assessment or leakage estimation.
Read more for free
Register or log in now to access additional chapters and unlock extra features.
By continuing, you agree to your personal information being collected under our privacy policy and accept our terms of use.