Dynamic Clustering for Water Distribution System Water Quality Management

Mengning Qiu, Avi Ostfeld

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Abstract

A water distribution system can be viewed as a graph consisting of nodes and links. Those characterize the consumers and pipes and other network elements such as pipe junctions, valves, sources, tanks, pumps, and reservoirs. In addition to supplying the consumers required consumptions at required pressures, sustaining resiliency, the ability to detect contaminants, sensor leakage minimization, and others, are warranted. Amongst other methods, one of the approaches to accomplish part of these objectives (e.g., leakage control), is clustering (or district metering areas formation). Clustering algorithms vary with network size and objectives and are continuously evolving into practical techniques. The goal of this study is to introduce a new dynamic (i.e., time-varying) clustering methodology for trading-off system objectives such as cost, resiliency, and water quality (quantified through water age). The method is demonstrated on a small illustrative example application and a more complex water distribution system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020
Subtitle of host publicationHydraulics, Waterways, and Water Distribution Systems Analysis - Selected Papers from the Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020
EditorsSajjad Ahmad, Regan Murray
Pages318-328
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780784482971
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
EventWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020: Hydraulics, Waterways, and Water Distribution Systems Analysis - Henderson, United States
Duration: 17 May 202021 May 2020

Publication series

NameWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020: Hydraulics, Waterways, and Water Distribution Systems Analysis - Selected Papers from the Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020

Conference

ConferenceWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020: Hydraulics, Waterways, and Water Distribution Systems Analysis
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHenderson
Period17/05/2021/05/20

Keywords

  • dynamic district metering areas
  • network performance
  • pressure management
  • water distribution system

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Pollution
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Environmental Engineering

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