Abstract
Due to the constant need to enhance water supply sources, water operators are searching for solutions to maintain water quality through leakage protection. The capability to monitor the day-to-day water supply management is one of the most significant operational challenges for water companies. These companies are looking for ways to predict how to improve their supply operations in order to remain competitive, given the rising demand. This work focuses on the mathematical modeling of water flow and losses through leak openings in the smart pipe system. The research introduces smart mathematical models that water companies may use to predict water flow, losses, and performance, thereby allowing issues and challenges to be effectively managed. So far, most of the modeling work in water operations has been based on empirical data rather than mathematically described process relationships, which is addressed in this study. Moreover, partial submersion had a power relationship, but a total immersion was more likely to have a linear power relationship. It was discovered in the experiment that the laminar flows had Reynolds numbers smaller than 2000. However, when testing with transitional flows, Reynolds numbers were in the range of 2000 to 4000. Furthermore, tests with turbulent flow revealed that the Reynolds number was more than 4000. Consequently, the main loss in a 30 mm diameter pipe was 0.25 m, whereas it was 0.01 m in a 20 mm diameter pipe. However, the fitting pipe had a minor loss of 0.005 m, whereas the bending pipe had a loss of 0.015 m. Consequently, mathematical models are required to describe, forecast, and regulate the complex relationships between water flow and losses, which is a concept that water supply companies are familiar with. Therefore, these models can assist in designing and operating water processes, allowing for improved day-to-day performance management.
Highlights
In order to provide drinking water and sanitation services to the public and promote balanced ecological, economic, and social health in communities, both today and in the future, sustainable urban water systems are crucial
When testing with transitional flows, Reynolds numbers were in the range of 2000 to 4000
Tests with turbulent flow revealed that the Reynolds number was more than 4000
Summary
In order to provide drinking water and sanitation services to the public and promote balanced ecological, economic, and social health in communities, both today and in the future, sustainable urban water systems are crucial. Many countries face the challenges of addressing population increase, water shortages, climate change, and the environment [1]. In industrialized countries, most urban water systems have been able to meet urban water and sanitation demand through the use of centralized structures [2]. Maintaining a steady and secure water supply has become difficult for many cities due to increasing development and water shortages. Water leaking wastes water resources and has high socioeconomic costs. It has been determined that water loss may be further decreased by increasing leak-detecting capabilities. These measures may support the environment by saving water and reducing both energy and greenhouse gas emissions [4]
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