Computer modeling is a water utility’s most powerful tool for managing and operating a water distribution system. This 4th edition of M32 Computer Modeling of Water Distribution Systems, describes how to build accurate water distribution system models, and use models to manage assets and solve hydraulic and water quality problems. 
 
 The manual discusses how to use models to: 
 
 
 
 Predict pressures and flows 
 
 Evaluate layouts and designs 
 
 Solve operating problems 
 
 Investigate control schemes 
 
 Size components 
 
 Develop new or improve existing flushing programs 
 
 Prioritize asset maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement efforts 
 
 Calculate energy costs 
 
 Improve water quality 
 
 This edition has been updated to reflect significant changes in computer modeling and the water industry. It has more information on asset management, and new chapters on model maintenance and advanced modeling applications (e.g., system reliability and real-time modeling).
              
              
              
            
| SDO | AWWA: American Water Works Association | 
| Document Number | M32 | 
| Publication Date | Jan. 1, 2017 | 
| Language | en - English | 
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