Hydroinformatics technology and maintenance of UK water networks
Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering
ISSN: 1355-2511
Article publication date: 1 December 1997
Abstract
Notes that the most important fixed asset of any water distribution company is its pipe network. However, once installed it is difficult to manage not only because it is buried in the ground but because management of potable water networks encompasses complex activities concerned with supply. In addition, privatized UK water utilities are required to balance often conflicting demands from their shareholders, regulators and customers. Maintenance, including rehabilitation, replacement, and/or expansion of existing networks to meet current and future demands, is the major element of potable water distribution management. Introduces hydroinformatics as a way forward for water network management and maintenance in particular. Looks at elements such as geographic information systems and artificial neural networks. Outlines the scope for improvement to the new technologies for maintenance of water networks together with a wide range of possible applications.
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Citation
Savic, D., Walters, G., Ashcroft, P.G. and Arscott, A. (1997), "Hydroinformatics technology and maintenance of UK water networks", Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 289-301. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552519710182901
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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