Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution Systems
This study developed more realistic stochastic models of pipe failures that incorporate leak types and dimensions based on different pipe materials. The distributions of pipe failure types and properties were identified by analysing photographic records of failed pipes in Auckland, New Zealand. A st...
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| author | Soheila Beygi Jakobus E. van Zyl Brendon Harkness |
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| description | This study developed more realistic stochastic models of pipe failures that incorporate leak types and dimensions based on different pipe materials. The distributions of pipe failure types and properties were identified by analysing photographic records of failed pipes in Auckland, New Zealand. A stochastic model generated leaks in a typical DMA consisting of different pipe materials to different Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) levels. After analysing 100 networks for each scenario, the study observed that different pipe materials had distinct leakage exponent distributions. This study provides a tool for better understanding leakage behaviour in different pipe materials and evaluating methods for better water loss management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0d45bd4be16448dd97ec5fa93afdda492025-08-20T02:42:38ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-09-016916210.3390/engproc2024069062Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution SystemsSoheila Beygi0Jakobus E. van Zyl1Brendon Harkness2Asset Lifecycle, Watercare Services Limited, Auckland 1050, New ZealandDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New ZealandAsset Lifecycle, Watercare Services Limited, Auckland 1050, New ZealandThis study developed more realistic stochastic models of pipe failures that incorporate leak types and dimensions based on different pipe materials. The distributions of pipe failure types and properties were identified by analysing photographic records of failed pipes in Auckland, New Zealand. A stochastic model generated leaks in a typical DMA consisting of different pipe materials to different Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) levels. After analysing 100 networks for each scenario, the study observed that different pipe materials had distinct leakage exponent distributions. This study provides a tool for better understanding leakage behaviour in different pipe materials and evaluating methods for better water loss management.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/62stochastic leakage modelleakage exponentfixed and variable area discharge (FAVAD) |
| spellingShingle | Soheila Beygi Jakobus E. van Zyl Brendon Harkness Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution Systems Engineering Proceedings stochastic leakage model leakage exponent fixed and variable area discharge (FAVAD) |
| title | Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution Systems |
| title_full | Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution Systems |
| title_fullStr | Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution Systems |
| title_short | Stochastic Insights into Leakage Dynamics across Diverse Pipe Materials in Water Distribution Systems |
| title_sort | stochastic insights into leakage dynamics across diverse pipe materials in water distribution systems |
| topic | stochastic leakage model leakage exponent fixed and variable area discharge (FAVAD) |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/62 |
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