A stochastic modeling approach for simultaneous demands in domestic water supply systems

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Abstract

Cost justified decisions on the sizing and installation of water supply systems for high-rise residential buildings rely on accurate estimation of the probable maximum simultaneous water demands. The significance of this study is that it develops an integrated approach to determining the probable maximum simultaneous demands of domestic washroom appliances by incorporating the simultaneous usage patterns. Via Monte Carlo sampling technique, the model flow rates and operating times of some common appliances were sampled from survey data and the corresponding cumulative demand density function in the peak demand period was determined. Compared to the existing fixture unit approach, the integrated approach is proven more cost-effective for some water supply plants and piping systems.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management 2008, PSAM 2008
Pages551-556
Number of pages6
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Event9th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management 2008, PSAM 2008 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 18 May 200823 May 2008

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management 2008, PSAM 2008
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period18/05/0823/05/08

Keywords

  • Demands
  • High-rise residential buildings
  • Water supply

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Statistics and Probability

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