Advanced Pressure Regulating Valve Installation, Commissioning, and Preliminary Testing: Lessons Learned, Energy and Water Project

Abstract

The advanced pressure regulating valve (APRV) is designed to automatically increase downstream pressure during peak water demand or decrease the pressure during non-peak hours to provide for water savings. This functionality is of great benefit for periods of low demand (e.g., nights and weekends) when water pressures throughout the water distribution and service mains on Department of Defense installations approach static conditions. Reduced pressure in the distribution system results in reduced water loss through existing leaks and lowered stress on pipes to mitigate breaks and repairs. This report presents lessons learned from the demonstration to evaluate the leak reduction and reliability of APRV operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 06, 2021
Accession Number
AD1154502

Entities

People

  • Andy Vasquez
  • Edith Martinez-guerra
  • Gary Anguiano
  • James Pilkington
  • Stuart Strum
  • Victor Medina
  • Vivek Lal
  • Wendy Condit

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Security
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Fire Protection
  • High Pressure
  • Lessons Learned
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Beds
  • Test Methods
  • Water Conservation
  • Water Supplies
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