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

Ling Tim Wong; Kwok Wai Mui

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

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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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 language	English
Title of host publication	9th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management 2008, PSAM 2008
Pages	551-556
Number of pages	6
Volume	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2008
Event	9th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management 2008, PSAM 2008 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong Duration: 18 May 2008 → 23 May 2008

Conference

Conference	9th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management 2008, PSAM 2008
Country/Territory	Hong Kong
City	Hong Kong
Period	18/05/08 → 23/05/08

Keywords

Demands
High-rise residential buildings
Water supply

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Statistics and Probability

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9th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management 2008, PSAM 2008. Vol. 1 2008. p. 551-556.

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

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