Energy efficiency through pipe design

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J., Am. Water Works Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6770942

Walski, T M

Given the design flow for a pipe, the correct way to select optimal pipe size is to perform a detailed design of the pipe and appurtenances for a number of pipe sizes and select the least costly. The most important variables in selecting pipe size are peak flow, average flow, and the relative price of energy and construction. Some graphical rules for selecting pipe size in planning studies are shown to enable engineers to account for more factors than merely peak flow without having to perform a detailed analysis.

• Research Organization: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS
• OSTI ID: 6770942
• Journal Information: J., Am. Water Works Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: J., Am. Water Works Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 75:10; ISSN JAWWA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320603* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Public Utilities-- (1980-)
ACCOUNTING
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY ACCOUNTING
ENERGY ANALYSIS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
FLUID FLOW
LIQUID FLOW
OPTIMIZATION
PIPELINES
PLANNING
SIZE
WATER SUPPLY