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Optimal Intermittent Operation of Water Distribution Networks under Water Shortage [PDF]
آب و فاضلاب, 2017 Under water shortage conditions, it is necessary to exercise water consumption management practices in water distribution networks (WDN). Intermittent supply of water is one such practice that makes it possible to supply consumption nodal demands with ...
mohamad Solgi +2 more
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Failure monitoring in water distribution networks [PDF]
Water Science and Technology, 2006 An algorithm for the burst detection and location in water distribution networks based on the continuous monitoring of the flow rate at the entry point of the network and the pressure at a number of points within the network is presented. The approach is designed for medium to large bursts with opening times in the order of a few minutes and is ...
Misiunas, D. +4 more
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Leakage Management Influence on Water Age of Water Distribution Networks
Water Resources Research, 2023 Leakage management of Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) is a relevant technical task worldwide. Background leakages along mains and connections to properties in aged infrastructures represent a significant portion of the WDN water outflow, sometimes ...
Orazio Giustolisi +3 more
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On the Complexities of the Design of Water Distribution Networks [PDF]
Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2011 Water supply is one of the most recognizable and important public services contributing to quality of life. Water distribution networks (WDNs) are extremely complex assets. A number of complex tasks, such as design, planning, operation, maintenance, and management, are inherently associated with such networks. In this paper, we focus on the design of a
Izquierdo Sebastián, Joaquín +3 more
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Topological Taxonomy of Water Distribution Networks [PDF]
Water, 2018 Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) can be regarded as complex networks and modeled as graphs. In this paper, Complex Network Theory is applied to characterize the behavior of WDNs from a topological point of view, reviewing some basic metrics, exploring their fundamental properties and the relationship between them. The crucial aim is to understand and
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Leak detection and localization in water distribution networks by combining expert knowledge and data-driven models [PDF]
, 2022 Leaks represent one of the most relevant faults in water distribution networks (WDN), resulting in severe losses. Despite the growing research interest in critical infrastructure monitoring, most of the solutions present in the literature cannot ...
Roveri, Manuel +3 more
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Performance Modeling and Simulation for Water Distribution Networks
Frontiers in Water, 2021 This study develops an implementation framework for asset management strategic planning of water distribution networks to meet sustainable infrastructure, socio-political, and financial targets over the life cycle of the infrastructure.
Amin Ganjidoost +3 more
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The Optimized Implementation of the District Metered Areas in the Water Distribution Networks Using Graph Theory [PDF]
آب و فاضلاب, 2020 For better utilization of water distribution networks (WDNs), it is recommended that the existing networks be converted into Distinct Metered Areas (DMAs).
Mohammad Reza Shekofteh +1 more
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Optimization of water distribution networks using developed binary genetic algorithm and hydraulic model software [PDF]
Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater, 2020 The optimal design of urban water distribution networks is a significant issue that has been of critical interest in the water industry for many years. The optimal design of the distribution network aims to find the best solution for transferring water ...
Setareh Heydari +3 more
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Flood impacts on a water distribution network [PDF]
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2017 Abstract. Floods cause damage to people, buildings and infrastructures. Water distribution systems are particularly exposed, since water treatment plants are often located next to the rivers. Failure of the system leads to both direct losses, for instance damage to equipment and pipework contamination, and indirect impact, since it may lead to service ...
Arrighi, C. +3 more
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