Application of «gradient» algorithm to modeling thermal pipeline networks with pumping stations

The paper deals with the analysis of flow distribution in regulated pipeline systems. Proposed inclusion of nodal elevations and piezometric heads into «global gradient» system of equations allows estimation of hydraulic regimes of thermal networks with pump stations, flow- and pressure-control valves during the process of iterative approach. Application of proposed modification of the Todini’s GGA method to calculation of flow distribution is shown on example of a small thermal network with pumps.