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Energy Savings in Integrated Urban Water Systems: A Case Study.
- Source :
- IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Nov/Dec2017, Vol. 53 Issue 6, p5150-5154, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Energy efficiency policies require the implementation of strategies to reduce energy use during the operation of integrated urban water systems. In Italy, the overall amount of electrical energy consumption for water systems is close to 2.3% of the total national consumption, thus efforts to minimize costs are crucial. This paper analyzes a case study of urban water systems in a specific area in the Piedmont Region, Italy; the case study includes the data collection methodology and the analysis of the energy consumption of seven large water providers. The discussion includes the quantification of the energy consumption reduction, achievable with the replacement of existing transformers with high-efficiency transformers, power factor correction, and the use of variable-frequency drives for the centrifugal pumps. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00939994
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126323657
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2738599