TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vll
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. IX
Foreword .................................................. Xl

Fundamentals

1. Modelling water distribution networks: From steady flow to water hammer

E. Cabrera, J Garcia-Serra and P.L. Iglesias ...................... 3

2. Water consumption in distribution networks. Short term demand forecast

D. Saporta and M Munoz . .................................. 33

Leakage Detection in Networks

3. General overview of unaccounted for water in water distribution systems

A.F. Vela, V Espert and Vs. Fuertes ........................... 61

4. Leakage detection in practice. Application to the water distribution of

Valencia
M Andres . ............................................. 97

5. Monitoring water distribution systems. The inverse method as a tool for

calibration and leak detection
JA. Ligget and Li-Chung Chen .............................. 107

Network Management: Leakage Control

6. Using variable speed pumps to reduce leakage and improve performance

D.J Wood and L.s. Reddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135

7. Valve control regulation for reducing leakage

G. Germanopoulos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 165

Managing Water Distribution Systems to Reduce Energy Costs

8. Energy audit of a water system network

E. Koelle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 191