Pumped Water Distribution Network Data Requirements

The information required to carry out the hydraulic study is as follows:

• Network infrastructure data including – schematic, pipe lengths/diameters, nodes/elevations
  (we can automatically convert EPANet models into our software).
• Demand information – maximum and minimum flowrates (often given at district meters located around the network) plus location of district meters.
• Reservoir information, levels, type (normally ‘fill and draw’) etc.
• Pump station information – arrangement drawing, curves, motor type (fixed or variable speed) suction levels, operating philosophy i.e. low pressure/high pressure trigger points.
• Any history of bursts, low demand/pressure areas.
• Pressure / flow control valves, sizes, type and settings.
• Dimensions of any existing surge vessels.