Energy Saving in Water Distribution Network through Pump as Turbine Generators: Economic and Environmental Analysis
Complex systems of water distribution networks (WDS) are used to supply water to users. WDSs are systems where a lot of distributed energy is available. Historically, this energy is artificially dissipated by pressure reduction valves (PRVs), thanks to which water utilities manage the pressure level...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-10-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/9/11/877 |