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By Don J. Wood, Srinivasa Lingireddy and Paul F. Boulos
First Edition: 2005, Hardback, 213 pp.
ISBN 0-9745689-2-9
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The topic of transient flow in pipe distribution systems rarely
receives adequate coverage in undergraduate and graduate engineering
curricula. As a result, this important flow consideration is
often inadequately addressed in the design and operation of
water distribution systems. Transients can introduce excessive
pressure forces and rapid fluid accelerations, resulting in
equipment damage, system fatigue, water-column separation, and
catastrophic pipeline failures. In view of recent concern over
public health risks associated with dirty water intrusions due
to low or negative pressures during transient events in drinking
water systems, it is imperative to address transient flow situations
in large and complex distribution systems.
Pressure Wave Analysis of Transient Flow in Pipe Distribution
Systems, a working reference for engineers, students and
practitioners, presents an innovative and efficient approach
for modeling and controlling hydraulic transients that can
be directly applied to engineering practice. It builds on
basic hydraulic theory to give engineers the confidence to
solve their own transient flow problems. An array of graphical
tools is provided to illustrate pressure wave actions at various
network components, greatly enhancing the reader's visualization
and understanding of transient pipe flow. Once these concepts
are understood, the reader should be able to adapt them to
any piping system in any particular situation.
The unparalleled scope and specific focus of the book make
it the only work of its kind, and an essential addition to
any scientific and engineering reference library. The book
is arranged into six chapters and eight appendices, and is
written using both SI and US customary units. Chapter-by-chapter
coverage includes reviews of unsteady flow and basic transient
equations and solution techniques; pressure wave analysis
using the rigorous and highly efficient Lagrangian Wave Characteristic
Method; cavitation analysis; analysis of network hydraulic
components (e.g., pumps including normal operation and four
quadrant characteristics, valves) and surge control devices;
computer modeling of transient flows; demonstration examples;
method of characteristics; examples and comparisons of methods;
graphical wave propagation and analysis computational tools;
graphical calculation tools (valve stroking, resistance calculation;
wave speed calculation, head-flow characteristic calculation);
and C computer program listings.
Written by leading industry experts, Pressure Wave Analysis
of Transient Flow in Pipe Distribution Systems is designed
for use in advanced hydraulics and water resources engineering
courses dealing with the design and analysis of municipal
water supply and distribution systems. The book is an invaluable
reference for continuing education short courses, seminars,
and workshops, as well as for engineers developing computer
codes. It is also an excellent reference for professionals
wishing to expand their knowledge of water distribution systems
design and operation.
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“Pressure
Wave Analysis of Transient Flow in Pipe Distribution Systems
is an excellent reference for comprehending the basic concepts
and mechanics of hydraulic transients in piping systems, and
for developing efficient computer programs that can effectively
handle very large and complex networks, including a wide range
of surge control devices. The graphical calculation tools
provided are also very useful in the classroom. Great book!”
-- Dr. Tom Altman, Professor, Dept. of Computer
Science and Engineering, University of Colorado, Denver, CO
“An extremely informative book
for civil and environmental engineering students, practicing
engineers, hydraulic modelers, and operators....This is the
book I've been waiting for....very easy to apply. The graphical
tools are superb!”
-- Paul Hauffen, President and CEO, IDModeling,
Inc., Pasadena, CA
“Finally: Surge Made Easy! This
book will allow practicing engineers to quickly understand
the mechanics and impacts of pressure transients in piping
systems without superior mathematical background requirements.
The computer programs and graphical tools are extremely helpful
and informative. I really enjoyed reading it and learned a
lot! Thank you very much.”
-- Dr. Werner de Schaetzen, Technical Lead
for Hydraulic Modeling and Asset Management, Earth Tech, Canada
“The step-by-step illustration
examples provided make the complex surge phenomena easy to
understand”
-- Dr. Adel Abou Jaoude, Hydraulic Modeling Specialist
and Head of the Environmental Engineering, Khatib & Alami,
Beirut, Lebanon.
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