Physical Leakage Analysis in Water Distribution Networks By Daily Consumption Curve

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The curve of daily water consumption in drinking water networks provides a lot of information on the physical status of the network. The existing physical leakage rate can be estimated by analyzing the network water consumption curve. Hence, precautions can be taken in order to prevent the physical leakages and water losses. In this study, the minimum night flow (MNF) that occurs in the determined measurement areas (DMA) in the current drinking water network was examined, and it was attempted to determine the required amount of consumption and water loss by determining the amount of leakage. Pressure management was started to be used in the distribution system, and the effect of pressure management on the water consumption in DMAs was examined. Operation and rehabilitation methods were suggested by determining the amount of physical leakage in the network.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Physical Leakage,Water Demand,Water Distribution Network

Physical Leakage Analysis in Water Distribution Networks By Daily Consumption Curve

Abstract

The curve of daily water consumption in drinking water networks provides a lot of information on the physical status of the network. The existing physical leakage rate can be estimated by analyzing the network water consumption curve. Hence, precautions can be taken in order to prevent the physical leakages and water losses. In this study, the minimum night flow (MNF) that occurs in the determined measurement areas (DMA) in the current drinking water network was examined, and it was attempted to determine the required amount of consumption and water loss by determining the amount of leakage. Pressure management was started to be used in the distribution system, and the effect of pressure management on the water consumption in DMAs was examined. Operation and rehabilitation methods were suggested by determining the amount of physical leakage in the network.

Keywords

• Physical Leakage,Water Demand,Water Distribution Network

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