Adaptive Model Predictive Control for Fire Incidents in Water Distribution Networks
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 148, Issue 2
Abstract
The real-time control of water distribution networks for firefighting is an important but little-studied problem. Water utilities in England and Wales reduce hydraulic pressure to a minimum regulatory threshold in order to reduce leakage and avoid financial penalties. However, utilities are not legally bound to guarantee specific flow rates from fire hydrants, which poses a risk for firefighting. This study presents an adaptive nonlinear model predictive control scheme for water distribution networks integrating two modes of control: (1) normal control, when a network operates under normal conditions and the objective is to minimize energy costs and average zonal pressure, and (2) fire control, when fire flows need to be delivered from hydrants without exceeding maximum pressure and customer demand is maintained to the best extent possible. The proposed scheme is applied to an operational network. It demonstrates the combined benefits of reducing costs and leakage with increased fire flows.
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Data Availability Statement
The network model data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
This work is fully supported by the EPSRC (EP/P004229/1, Dynamically Adaptive and Resilient Water Supply Networks for a Sustainable Future).
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Volume 148 • Issue 2 • February 2022
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Received: Feb 15, 2021
Accepted: Sep 23, 2021
Published online: Dec 8, 2021
Published in print: Feb 1, 2022
Discussion open until: May 8, 2022
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Adaptive systems
- Benefit cost ratios
- Business management
- Continuum mechanics
- Disaster risk management
- Disasters and hazards
- Dynamics (solid mechanics)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Financial management
- Fires
- Infrastructure
- Lifeline systems
- Man-made disasters
- Pipeline systems
- Pipes
- Practice and Profession
- Pressure (type)
- Pressure distribution
- Pressure pipes
- Solid mechanics
- Systems engineering
- Systems management
- Utilities
- Water and water resources
- Water leakage and water loss
- Water management
- Water pressure
- Water supply
- Water supply systems
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