scholarly journals Genetic algorithms for leak detection in water supply networks

Urban Water ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Mambretti ◽  
E. Orsi
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Leak Detection ◽  
Supply Networks ◽  
Water Supply Networks

scholarly journals Automatic Leak Detection in Buried Plastic Pipes of Water Supply Networks by Means of Vibration Measurements

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Martini ◽  
Marco Troncossi ◽  
Alessandro Rivola
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Leak Detection ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Vibration Monitoring ◽  
Supply Networks ◽  
Water Pipes ◽  
Water Supply Networks ◽  
Experimental Campaign ◽  
Acceleration Signals

The implementation of strategies for controlling water leaks is essential in order to reduce losses affecting distribution networks of drinking water. This paper focuses on leak detection by using vibration monitoring techniques. The long-term goal is the development of a system for automatic early detection of burst leaks in service pipes. An experimental campaign was started to measure vibrations transmitted along water pipes by real burst leaks occurring in actual water supply networks. The first experimental data were used for assessing the leak detection performance of a prototypal algorithm based on the calculation of the standard deviation of acceleration signals. The experimental campaign is here described and discussed. The proposed algorithm, enhanced by means of proper signal filtering techniques, was successfully tested on all monitored leaks, thus proving effective for leak detection purpose.

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