Abstract
Sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) are becoming of increasing concern to utilities and regulators. The number and severity of SSOs can be reduced by the detection-correction of ongoing events. A methodology is presented to locate meters to maximize the likelihood of detecting system blockages and SSO disruptions. The problem is solved using a set-covering approach and allows the trade-off between the number of detections and the cost of gages to be easily assessed. To introduce blockages and analyze system hydraulics, a full hydraulic model for the sewer system is applied. A system in Pima County Arizona is used as a case study.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-130 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2005 |
Keywords
- Monitor location
- Optimization
- Sanitary sewer overflows
- Set covering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering