As one of the four key interventions to reduce real water losses, Pressure Management is used by all the water companies throughout the UK. The high number of valves and associated equipment for PM comes with considerable costs for maintenance and replacement. Thereby all aspects of quality, such as material specifications, manufacturing processes, product design and correct selection for the respective application, determine the necessity for maintenance and replacement cycles. Life cycle cost thinking has not yet captured all potentials for the reduction of OPEX in the UK water industry.
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