Functionality Water

The distribution of water poses a challenge with regard to the pressure in the network when there are large differences in altitude in the supply area. For this reason, very different networks were constructed depending on the topographical conditions and the location of the sites for water catchment. The following graphic is intended to illustrate various situations and visualize the functionality of the subnetwork controllers. In principle, a subnetwork controller is required at every starting point where water is fed into a pipeline network. The following elements have at least one subnetwork controller of type DeliveryPoint at the transition from plant construction to line construction.

•Pump station (2), waterworks (water treatment plant such as lake/river waterworks, etc.), reservoir (1)

•Transfer structures (3) for water supply (transfer manholes or structures)

•Pressure adjustment by means of a pressure-deflector manhole or pressure-reducing valve

If a structure contains a check valve or non-return valve/backflow preventer, a DeliveryPoint shall be collected on the side from the outlet in all cases.

The Supply areas (A/B/C) are supplied by the two Reservoirs (1) and the Pump station (2). The Transfer structure (3) ensures the water supply between the two organizations. All numbered structures have a subnetwork controller (DeliveryPoint) at the transition from line construction to plant construction.