Hybrid Transient-Machine Learning Methodology for Leak Detection in Water Transmission Mains

This contribution proposes a hybrid approach integrating transient test-based techniques with machine learning for automatic leak detection in water transmission mains. Transient numerical simulations calibrated using experimental tests are used to develop a data-driven method based on neural networ...

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Main Authors: Caterina Capponi, Andrea Menapace, Silvia Meniconi, Daniele Dalla Torre, Maurizio Tavelli, Maurizio Righetti, Bruno Brunone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Engineering Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/142
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Summary:This contribution proposes a hybrid approach integrating transient test-based techniques with machine learning for automatic leak detection in water transmission mains. Transient numerical simulations calibrated using experimental tests are used to develop a data-driven method based on neural networks to identify leak locations and characteristics. The accuracy of leak localization is demonstrated using three different degrees of noise in terms of mean absolute error, ranging between 0.54 m and 2.1 m. This proposed hybrid approach shows prospects for in-field applications.
ISSN:2673-4591