Sewer system real-time control supported by the M180 guideline document

Abstract

Recently, the Working Group ‘Real-time control’ of the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA, formerly: ATV-DVWK) has prepared a guideline document on planning of real-time control (RTC) systems for urban drainage catchments. The document was published in December 2005 as guideline document DWA M 180; arrangements are being made for its publication in English. The current paper summarises its main issues in a comprehensive way. The guidelines will assist consultant engineers, wastewater system operators and authorities in estimating the RTC potential for their system and in planning and developing RTC systems in a structured way.

Keywords:

• model-based control
• real time control
• sewer system
• stormwater management
• urban runoff
• urban wastewater system

Acknowledgements

The contributions of all members of the working group to the preparation of the guideline document are acknowledged. Besides the current authors of this contribution, these include J. Broll-Bickhardt, D. Gatke, D. Kreutz, A. Meßmer, B.Schumacher, M. Weilandt and W. Schilling.