Multi-source Pumping Optimization

Abstract

The Multi-source Pumping Optimization is a process by which an operator at a water or wastewater facility can determine how to pump the amount of water necessary to meet demand at the lowest possible operating cost.

1 . The computer enabled Multi-source Pump Optimization process determines the optimum Pumping Process operating configuration and operation of available component Pump System(s) to meet Demand requirements at the least energy cost for specified time periods, the process comprising;
 determining Pumping Process Demand   determining Pumping Process component Pump System(s) capacity   determining Pumping Process component Pump System(s) energy efficiency   determining Pumping Process component Pump System(s) efficiency weighted cost/unit of production   determining Pumping Process component Pump System(s) availability   determining Pumping Process component Pump System(s) Demand provided   determining T-O-U and Demand Charge Utility Rate Tariffs   identifying the need for additional Pump System(s) capacity   identifying opportunities to reduce Peak Demand and Pump System(s) usage during T-O-U-Peak Rates