Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported Leakages

A significant part of the leaks in distribution systems consist of the unreported failures. In this study, active leak control methodology is proposed in the management and reduction of non-surface failures and the results are discussed by applying it in the field. In this context, a pilot applica...

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Main Authors: Mahmut Fırat, Mustafa Yıldırım
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Language:English
Published: Artvin Coruh University 2022-07-01
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Online Access:http://dacd.artvin.edu.tr/tr/download/article-file/2171329
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description A significant part of the leaks in distribution systems consist of the unreported failures. In this study, active leak control methodology is proposed in the management and reduction of non-surface failures and the results are discussed by applying it in the field. In this context, a pilot application was carried out in the central distribution system of Malatya province. Various databases have been developed and roadmaps have been proposed for the implementation of this methodology in an administration. During the field studies, minimum night flow rates were monitored in 3 pilot isolated areas, potential recoverable leaks were calculated and their location was determined by acoustic methods. As a result of these studies, a total of 38 unreported leak points were identified and repaired in 3 pilot regions, and as a result, a total of 35 l/s flow rate was saved to the system in 3 regions. By reducing this flow, 3023 m3 /day, 90720 m3 /month and 1088640 m3 /year volumes were added to the system, respectively. The implementation of active leakage control has resulted in significant water efficiency. By preventing these volumes, especially in pumped systems, energy consumption will be reduced. As a result, it is thought that the outputs obtained from this study will constitute an important reference especially for practitioners.
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spelling doaj-art-a3975db0ef284c7c9b1eabbbd860126f2025-02-02T16:55:40ZengArtvin Coruh UniversityDoğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi2528-96402022-07-0182329340https://doi.org/10.21324/dacd.1052476Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported LeakagesMahmut Fırat0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8010-9289Mustafa Yıldırım1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1690-3699İnönü Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi, İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümü, 44250, MalatyaMalatya Su ve Kanalizasyon İdaresi Genel Müdürlüğü,44200, MalatyaA significant part of the leaks in distribution systems consist of the unreported failures. In this study, active leak control methodology is proposed in the management and reduction of non-surface failures and the results are discussed by applying it in the field. In this context, a pilot application was carried out in the central distribution system of Malatya province. Various databases have been developed and roadmaps have been proposed for the implementation of this methodology in an administration. During the field studies, minimum night flow rates were monitored in 3 pilot isolated areas, potential recoverable leaks were calculated and their location was determined by acoustic methods. As a result of these studies, a total of 38 unreported leak points were identified and repaired in 3 pilot regions, and as a result, a total of 35 l/s flow rate was saved to the system in 3 regions. By reducing this flow, 3023 m3 /day, 90720 m3 /month and 1088640 m3 /year volumes were added to the system, respectively. The implementation of active leakage control has resulted in significant water efficiency. By preventing these volumes, especially in pumped systems, energy consumption will be reduced. As a result, it is thought that the outputs obtained from this study will constitute an important reference especially for practitioners. http://dacd.artvin.edu.tr/tr/download/article-file/2171329distribution systemactive leak controlleak managementisolated zone
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Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported Leakages
Doğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi
distribution system
active leak control
leak management
isolated zone
title Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported Leakages
title_full Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported Leakages
title_fullStr Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported Leakages
title_full_unstemmed Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported Leakages
title_short Planning and Implementation of Active Leakage Control in the Management of Unreported Leakages
title_sort planning and implementation of active leakage control in the management of unreported leakages
topic distribution system
active leak control
leak management
isolated zone
url http://dacd.artvin.edu.tr/tr/download/article-file/2171329
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