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In-sewer water temperature monitoring has been around for a while. It is useful for identifying groundwater infiltration, potential heat recovery locations, optimising chemical dosing, predicting H2S build up and other key sewer processes. A dynamic in-sewer water temperature model as part of ICM simulations would enable temperature verification within a network, opening up a whole new area of model directed wastewater planning interventions.
Some competitors of ICM have this already, but this is a great idea! I think a dynamic in-sewer water temperature model would be a valuable addition to ICM simulations. It would provide a more comprehensive understanding of sewer processes and enable more accurate predictions of potential problems. This information could be used to improve the design and operation of sewer systems, leading to more efficient and sustainable wastewater management. It adds more tools for better reality-based simulations for ICM.
Here are some of the benefits of incorporating a dynamic in-sewer water temperature model into ICM simulations:
Improved accuracy: A dynamic model would be able to account for the complex interactions between temperature, flow, and other factors that affect sewer processes. This would lead to more accurate predictions of potential problems, such as groundwater infiltration, H2S buildup, and chemical dosing requirements.
Increased efficiency: By providing more accurate information about sewer processes, a dynamic model could help to optimize the design and operation of sewer systems. This could lead to reduced costs and improved performance.
Enhanced sustainability: A dynamic model could help to identify opportunities for heat recovery from sewer systems. This could help to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
This would be a very useful addition to ICM's capabilities, I would be very keen to see this implemented as it will especially help validate our understanding of the heat potential within sewers for heat energy recovery.