Author(s): S. Rabab; R. Collins; Y. Yu; A. Taliana; S. Trow; J. Boxall

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Keywords: Ll connections model; Background leakage; Intensive customer demand dat

Abstract: The paper describes the application of an ‘all connections’ (i. e. every household connection simulated as a node) hydraulic model for a case study DMA. Stopwatch loggers were deployed to obtain household demand data as well as pressure sensors for network conditions. Comparison of measured and modelled inlet flow provided an estimation of network side leakage, with analysis of head loss pairs used to identify the location of network side leakage. Modelling also revealed information about the network configuration. Key unique aspects are the use of real-world, intensive, customer water consumption data and all connections model to facilitate the accurate detection of previously hidden leakage.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3850/iahr-hic2483430201-13

Year: 2024