Leak signature space: an original representation for robust leak location in water distribution networks

In this paper, an original model-based scheme for leak location using pressure sensors in water distribution networks is introduced. The proposed approach is based on a new representation called the Leak Signature Space (LSS) that associates a specific signature to each leak location being minimally...

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Autores: Casillas, Myrna V., Garza Castañón, Luís Eduardo, Puig Cayuela, Vicenç|||0000-0002-6364-6429, Vargas Martinez, Adriana
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/27696
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/27696
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w7031129
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Water-supply
pipe networks
sensor
diagnosis
algorithm
systems
water distribution networks
leak location
linear model approximation
leak signature space
Aigua -- Abastament
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Enginyeria hidràulica, marítima i sanitària
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Sumario:In this paper, an original model-based scheme for leak location using pressure sensors in water distribution networks is introduced. The proposed approach is based on a new representation called the Leak Signature Space (LSS) that associates a specific signature to each leak location being minimally affected by leak magnitude. The LSS considers a linear model approximation of the relation between pressure residuals and leaks that is projected onto a selected hyperplane. This new approach allows to infer the location of a given leak by comparing the position of its signature with other leak signatures. Moreover, two ways of improving the method's robustness are proposed. First, by associating a domain of influence to each signature and second, through a time horizon analysis. The efficiency of the method is highlighted by means of a real network using several scenarios involving different number of sensors and considering the presence of noise in the measurements.