Operator and monitor regulators in a station

Question

The UPDM same data has a single regulator in its stations, but what if, in fact, there are actually distinct "operator" and "monitor" regulators along a given line?  Is there a benefit to representing both of these pieces of equipment as devices in the model?

Thx in advance for any feedback,

Ed

TomDeWitte · Accepted Answer

Hi Ed,

My opinion is that there are two answers to your question.

Answer 1.  There is no benefit to the capabilities of the Utility Network to mapping both regulators.  The defining the pressure zone only requires 1 of the regulators. The operator regulator is the pressure controlling regulator and should be designated as the subnetwork controller for the pressure zone.

Answer 2. From an engineering perspective, mapping both the operator and monitor regulators provides a more accurate representation of the installed components at the regulator station.  It may also be of value to the hydraulic modeling.

Tom DeWitte