Since regional water supply systems (RWSS) in Korea are all separated and are tree-shaped networks, the reliability is low and operation is not efficient in an emergency. So connecting RWSS to each other can be a good option to improve the operation efficiency. This study has been initiated to evaluate efficiency looking at a pilot case. Expected shortage has been selected as a surrogate. In this study, we developed pipe failure probability equations which are suitable in Korea by considering material, diameter, year, and length. As a pilot case, the three systems of Jeon-ju (JJ), Bu-an (BA), and Seom-jin (SJ) are selected and we consider two connections: JJ–BA and JJ–SJ. In each connection we develop three alternative plans, and we conclude that connections of JJ–BA and JJ–SJ can improve the operational efficiency as much as 5% and 4%, respectively.
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Improving operational efficiency by interconnecting regional water distribution systems Available to Purchase
E. Shin;
E. Shin
*Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, 373-1 Guseong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-701, Korea
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H. Park;
H. Park
*Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, 373-1 Guseong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-701, Korea
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T. Ryu;
T. Ryu
**Korea Water Resources Corporation (KOWACO), San 6-2, Yeonchuk-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon 306-711, Korea
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J. Kim;
J. Kim
**Korea Water Resources Corporation (KOWACO), San 6-2, Yeonchuk-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon 306-711, Korea
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K.T. Yum
K.T. Yum
**Korea Water Resources Corporation (KOWACO), San 6-2, Yeonchuk-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon 306-711, Korea
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Water Supply (2005) 5 (3-4): 137–143.
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E. Shin, H. Park, T. Ryu, J. Kim, K.T. Yum; Improving operational efficiency by interconnecting regional water distribution systems. Water Supply 1 November 2005; 5 (3-4): 137–143. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2005.0093
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