Optimization of Energy Consumption in Municipal Drinking Water Treatment Systems

城市饮用水处理系统能耗优化

• 批准号: 556364-2020
• 负责人: Andrews, Robert
• 金额: $ 2.17万
• 依托单位: University of Toronto
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Alliance Grants
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2020-01-01 至 2021-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=706363
• 关键词: Optimization; Energy; Consumption; Municipal; Drinking

The production and distribution of drinking water is energy intensive, often attributed to >5% of the electricity demand for a city. Electricity is also one of the highest costs related to water production, representing more than one-third of operational costs. Due to reductions in water consumption and increased operating expenses, municipal water providers seek to identify new strategies to reduce production costs and improve efficiency, while continuing to provide high-quality drinking water to consumers. Energy optimization has been identified as a potential area of improvement which may result in substantial savings. Previous evaluations of municipal water infrastructure have identified potential energy cost savings of 5-25% associated with scheduling production during off-peak hours, incorporation of more energy efficient processes equipment and ensuring that timely maintenance is performed. This research aims to evaluate drinking water treatment and distribution costs associated with energy consumption using the Town of Midland as a case study. This research will implement an innovative, internet-enabled energy monitoring network encompassing critical treatment and distribution infrastructure such that it may provide operations personnel with real-time information regarding energy use. It is anticipated that this project will produce a data analysis protocol which allows engineers and operators to make informed decisions regarding facility operation. Outcomes of this research have the potential to benefit municipal water providers across Canada by reducing the costs of treatment and distribution, allowing for improved efficiency and lower costs to consumers.

饮用水的生产和分配是能源密集型过程，通常占城市电力需求的 5% 以上。电力也是与水生产相关的最高成本之一，占运营成本的三分之一以上。由于用水量的减少和运营费用的增加，市政供水商寻求寻找新的策略来降低生产成本并提高效率，同时继续为消费者提供高质量的饮用水。能源优化已被确定为一个潜在的改进领域，可能会带来大量节省。之前对市政供水基础设施的评估表明，通过在非高峰时段安排生产、采用更节能的工艺设备以及确保及时进行维护，可以节省 5-25% 的能源成本。 本研究旨在以米德兰镇为案例研究，评估与能源消耗相关的饮用水处理和分配成本。这项研究将实施一个创新的、支持互联网的能源监测网络，包括关键的处理和分配基础设施，以便为操作人员提供有关能源使用的实时信息。预计该项目将产生一个数据分析协议，使工程师和操作员能够就设施运营做出明智的决策。这项研究的成果有可能通过降低处理和分配成本来使加拿大各地的市政供水商受益，从而提高效率并降低消费者的成本。