The energy-efficiency benefits of pumpscheduling optimization for potable water supplies

IBM Journal of Research and Development

Volumn 53, Issue 3, 2009, Pages

  Bunn, S M ^a   Reynolds, L ^b  

^a Derceto Ltd   (New Zealand)

^b WSP   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CARBON; DATA ACQUISITION; DATA MINING; DATA WAREHOUSES; DECISION MAKING; ENERGY UTILIZATION; POTABLE WATER; PUMPS; SCHEDULING; WATER SUPPLY;

DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EFFICIENCY BENEFITS; ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION; OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE; PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS; REAL-TIME DYNAMICS; SEASONAL WATER DEMANDS; SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION;

ENERGY EFFICIENCY;

EID: 77955083008     PISSN: 00188646     EISSN: 00188646     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1147/JRD.2009.5429018     Document Type: Article

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