A stochastic approach for extended partial blockage detection in viscoelastic pipelines: Numerical and laboratory experiments

C. Massari, T. C.J. Yeh, M. Ferrante, B. Brunone, S. Meniconi

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Abstract

Partial blockages in water pipe networks may contribute to large energy dissipation throughout the system and reduce service effectiveness for customers. In this paper, a recently developed stochastic model using transients for detecting partial blockages in water pipelines is tested and numerical and experimental case studies are presented. The model is a stochastic successive linear estimator previously used in groundwater hydrology for detecting the heterogeneity pattern of the subsurface. The model estimates the distribution of diameters within a pipe with partial blockages and quantifies the uncertainty associated with these estimates. Results show that a first good estimate of the extent and size of the blockages can be obtained by a single test generated by the fast closure of a valve.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)583-595
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - AQUA
Volume64
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Partial blockages
  • Pipe system diagnosis
  • Stochastic estimator
  • Transients
  • Viscoelastic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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