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Implementation of Hydraulic Modelling for Water-Loss Reduction Through Pressure Management

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  • I. Karadirek
  • S. Kara
  • G. Yilmaz
  • A. Muhammetoglu
  • H. Muhammetoglu

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This study was conducted in the Konyaalti Water Distribution Network in Antalya, Turkey. The study area was divided into 18 district metered areas (DMAs) for better management of water losses. Water levels in reservoirs, flow rates, and water pressures were monitored on-line by the SCADA data system. A hydraulic model was calibrated and verified for each DMA using data provided by SCADA. The model results revealed that a number of DMAs exhibited high pressures, greater than 3.5 bars, and high minimum night flow (MNF) throughout the year. Also, the Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) for the study area was greater than 20, indicating high water losses. As a result of these findings, a pressure reducing valve (PRV) was installed at DMA No. 2 as an example and set at 3.0 bars resulting in considerable reduction in water losses. The optimum pressure level for setting the PRV was chosen using the hydraulic model. The same model was used to predict water savings due to pressure reduction. The predicted water savings were verified using long periods of flow rates and water pressure profiles. The predicted and measured water savings showed good agreement. The study concluded that hydraulic modelling is essential for applying appropriate pressure management strategies. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2012

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  • I. Karadirek & S. Kara & G. Yilmaz & A. Muhammetoglu & H. Muhammetoglu, 2012. "Implementation of Hydraulic Modelling for Water-Loss Reduction Through Pressure Management," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 26(9), pages 2555-2568, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:waterr:v:26:y:2012:i:9:p:2555-2568
    DOI: 10.1007/s11269-012-0032-2
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