Physical Leakage Analysis in Water Distribution Networks By Daily Consumption Curve

Year 2017, Issue: Özel Sayı - Special Issue, 30 - 33, 31.12.2017

Recep Kılıç Hüseyin Cinal

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

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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