Publication

Leak localization in water networks: A model-based methodology using pressure sensors applied to a real network in Barcelona

Journal Article (2014)

Journal

IEEE Control Systems Magazine

Pages

24-36

Volume

34

Number

4

Doc link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MCS.2014.2320336

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Abstract

The efficient distribution of water is a subject of major concern for water utilities and authorities [1]. While some leaks in water distribution networks (WDNs) are unavoidable, one of the main challenges in improving the efficiency of drinking water networks is to minimize leaks. Leaks can cause significant economic losses in fluid transportation and extra costs for the final consumer due to the waste of energy and chemicals in water treatment plants. Leaks may also damage infrastructure and cause third-party damage and health risks. In many WDNs, losses due to leakage are estimated to account up to 30% of the total amount of extracted water [2]; a very important issue in a world struggling to satisfy water demands of a growing population.

Categories

control theory.

Author keywords

real-time monitoring, water distribution networks, hydarulic modelling, pressure sensors, fault detection, fault isolation, leak detection & localization

Scientific reference

R. Pérez, G. Sanz, V. Puig, J. Quevedo, M. Cugueró, F. Nejjari, J. Meseguer, G. Cembrano, J.M. Mirats and R. Sarrate. Leak localization in water networks: A model-based methodology using pressure sensors applied to a real network in Barcelona. IEEE Control Systems Magazine, 34(4): 24-36, 2014.