Capability assessment of application of software MIKE URBAN for rural water distribution system operation optimization

Abstract

Balancing all elements, operating in water supply systems, provides a cost effective, reliable and high quality water supply to consumers. The capability of operation of water distribution systems using software package MIKE URBAN were analysed in this article. As case study water distributions system of residential area in Radikiai settlement, Kaunas district municipality was selected. An operation of this newly designed system was analysed using modern specialized software. Results show that the designer using this program can properly assess the correct pressure in networks in water supply for daily consumption and in cases of fire and to assess the water age in pipes because of diameter of pipes being too large. The water age study showed that the maximum water continuance in network is over 4 hours.