Novel Approach to Detecting Pipe Bursts in Water Distribution Networks
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 140, Issue 1
Abstract
This paper presents a data-driven simulation-based burst detection approach in water distribution systems using control limit analysis. System specific burst sensitivity tables are developed by synthetically generating burst events and analyzing the system hydraulic responses to the given bursts. Potential locations of pressure and flow meters are suggested based on the sensitivity tables. By matching the field observation data with the developed burst sensitivity tables, potential burst hotspots are identified. Using simulated bursts for a simple literature network, it was found that the proposed approach is effective to quickly locate bursts and reduce response times.
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This material is based in part on work supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 083590. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 140 • Issue 1 • January 2014
Pages: 121 - 127
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© 2014 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Nov 9, 2011
Accepted: Jul 26, 2012
Published online: Aug 17, 2012
Discussion open until: Jan 17, 2013
Published in print: Jan 1, 2014
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