scholarly journals Water Loss Analysis as an Element of Operation Management of Water Supply System

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-77
Author(s):  
Jakub Żywiec ◽  
Barbara Tchórzewska-Cieślak
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Failure Rate ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Safety Level ◽  
Water Supply Company

Abstract The aim of the study was an cause and effect analysis of water losses in the collective water supply system of the city located in south-eastern Poland. The exploitation data provided by the water supply company from 2012 - 2016 was used for the analysis. The study uses the recommendations of the IWA (International Water Association) for the water balance making and determination of water loss indicators. The values of water loss indicators were compared to international standards and the technical condition of the network was determined. In addition, failure rate analysis of the water supply network was performed based on the failure rate index λ. Based on the performed analysis, it was found that the water supply company should consider renovation or replacement of the main network pipelines to increase the safety level of water supply, reduce the amount of water losses and the company exploitation costs.

scholarly journals Analysis of the water meter management of the urban-rural water supply system

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 00051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Gwozdziej-Mazur ◽  
Kamil Świętochowski
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Demand ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
Water Supply Company ◽  
Water Meter

Water losses in the water supply network pose a continuous challenge for water companies. Already during designing new networks, the designer assumes that the amount of water demand must be increased by a certain percentage (usually by 10% of the total average daily water demand for municipal and industrial purposes) due to the possible occurrence of water losses. Water loss is meant the difference between the amount of water injected into the network and the amount of water used and invoiced, i.e. that brings income for the water supply company. Proper water metering management helps to limit water losses. This paper presents analysis of the water meter management of urban-rural water supply system.

scholarly journals Assessment of leakage management in small water supplies using performance indicators

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwona Klosok-Bazan ◽  
Joanna Boguniewicz-Zablocka ◽  
Aneta Suda ◽  
Ewelina Łukasiewicz ◽  
Dorota Anders
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Leakage Reduction ◽  
Small Water

AbstractThe revision of the Drinking Water Directive (DWD), which the process of consultation by the European Parliament is coming to the end, includes a commitment for all Member States to assess the level of water leakage. The overarching aim of this action is to reduce water loss through leaks. In regard to this, use of performance indicators as suitable to enable assessment of water utility performance with regard to leakage reduction, including impacts on environment and cost-efficiency, is recommended. The paper provides results from water losses evaluation with the set of performance indicators (PI), considering dependence on the availability of resources and specific operating conditions. An analysis of different PI that are necessary to evaluate in most of leakage reduction methods was conducted considering step-by-step approach. Furthermore, the most relevant data for leakage analysis and management on a network level was determined. Presented PI can be used to improve leakage management of small water supply system. Similarly as in the Deming cycle, the described tool provides for planning activities, executing activities in accordance with the plan, checking the degree of execution of objectives included in the plan, and on the basis of conducted analyses and lessons learned, the so-called improvement. The results of the analysis lead to the conclusion that through a comprehensive, systematically improved strategy, the high effectiveness of the system could be reach. The reliable monitoring does not have to be based on advanced technological methods, which are often unavailable for small water supply system, due to high investment and operating costs. The results indicate that integrated IT systems, as SCADA, might not be directly beneficial to water loss management in small networks with moderate leakage levels.

scholarly journals Investigation of Water Loss from Pipes Located in Various Relief Features of Iaşi County

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-179
Author(s):  
Ștefania Chirica ◽  
Mihail Luca ◽  
Iustina Lateș
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Functional Features ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Water losses are present in all water supply system pipes. Their parameters and value vary depending on the constructional and functional features of the pipes (diameter, material, pressure, embedding environment, location, position etc.). The phenomenon is present in all water supply systems networks in Romania as well as globally. The water supply pipes within the regional water supply system are located in areas with diversified relief, from plateaus and hills to plains. The studies and researches were carried out in the geographical placement area of the Timişeşti-Iaşi pipeline. The geographic area studied is enclosed in Siret and Prut hydrographic basins. The paper aims to establish a correlation between the detection methods of water leaks from pipes and the areal relief features in Iaşi County. At the same time, it is highlighted the impact of the variation of the geographical relief characteristics on the water loss management on different type of pipes.

scholarly journals Seasonality analysis of water losses in a selected collective water supply system

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 00094
Author(s):  
Jakub Żywiec ◽  
Barbara Tchórzewska-Cieślak
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Provincial City ◽  
Seasonality Index ◽  
Water Supply Company ◽  
Research Period

The aim of the study is to analyse the seasonality of water losses from a collective water-supply system (CWSS) on the example of a provincial city located in south eastern Poland. The analysis was based on exploitation data obtained from the water-supply company for the period 2012–2016. For the analysis of seasonality a method based on average homogeneous sub-periods was used, with a relative seasonality index and the absolute levels of seasonal fluctuations being determined. Water losses from the analysed CWSS are also characterised using unit water-volume indicators within the water supply network. Over the research period, the volume of water produced and sold was found to decline, even as the number of inhabitants using the network increased. On the other hand, there is a growing demand for water used for own purposes by company, as related directly to their development. Water losses and values determined for the water-loss volume indicator both show a downward trend for the analysed CWSS. It is further observed that, in January, March and May, the loss of water is above average, while the volume of water lost in the other months is below average.

scholarly journals OST WATER VOLUME IN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, IN NORTH AND CENTRAL WEST REGION

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (30) ◽  
pp. 497-503
Author(s):  
A. B. dos SANTOS ◽  
É. C. DIAS ◽  
G. P. C. da SILVA ◽  
R. P. RIBEIRO ◽  
A. M. SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Efficient Operation ◽  
The North ◽  
West Region

Due to the events of the last years, when, mainly the Southeast region of Brazil has experienced one of the worst periods of water shortage, there has been a process of national awareness for the need of care with the quality and quantity of water. Therefore, currently in the national and world scenario is seeking to minimize the waste of water, acting mainly in the water supply systems, which have the highest loss rates of this liquid. In this way, the objective is to determine the volume of water (1000m³/year) wasted in SAA (Water Supply System), based on the amount of water produced and consumed in the North and Central-West region of Brazil and, from this, compare the losses in those regions, for the year 2015. Based on the analysis of the datas, it was verified that the water supply in the North and Central-West regions presented high losses rates, 43% and 37%, respectively. Actions such as maintenance of sanitary fittings and elimination of leaks in the residence, more efficient operation and maintenance of the system and improvement in the commercial management of service providers, are measures to combat and reduce water losses.

scholarly journals Research solutions technical - water technology to reduce the water loss for water supply system of Hochiminh city

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
Tuan Anh Vo
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Water Treatment Plant ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Pipe System ◽  
Pipe Line

The HCMC water supply system have built from the French Colonial period, and developed without planning and systematic study during the war time. In the beginning, this system used for the small town Saigon- Gia Dinh. Today, the capacity of water supply system is 1,85 million m3/day and will increase up to 2,5 million in next few year and up to 4-5 million m3/day according with the HCMC water supply system planning approved by Government. The climate change issues, salt water lever increase, polution... affect directly into the raw water resource of the existing and future water treatment plant. Beside that, the big size water supply transmission pipe line and the distribution water supply system of 06 hydrolique zone in HCMC damaged according with time : bad quality and No- update information of pipe system… It bring the real water loss level in HCMC so high up to 40% - 50% .The acceptable technologies & techniques solution to find the leak, optimal management for the water supply system to reduce the water loss is extremely essential, to support the clean water resources for the sustainable development of the HCM City.

scholarly journals Influence of residential complex construction on the condition of the sewage collector and the underground water supply system in Kyiv on A. Barbyusa st.

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (51) ◽  
pp. 115-123
Author(s):  
Valerii Shuminskiy ◽  
Serhiy Stepanchuk ◽  
Yaroslav Dombrovskyi ◽  
Svitlana Kostetzkay ◽  
Yegor Kostochka
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Strain State ◽  
Underground Water ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Complex Construction ◽  
Main City

The article presents the design features of a residential complex located in the Barbyus street in Kyiv. The main city sewer and water supply is the basis of the residential designed complex. It is necessary to consider the possible impact of new residential complex construction on the sewer and water supply. To assess this effect, the stress-strain state in the soil around the collector and water supply system has been analyzed. Conclusions are drawn concerning the technical condition of the sewer and water supply system after residential complex construction  and its further operation.

scholarly journals THE ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF IWA METHODOLOGY APPLICATION ON WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalibor Vlaški ◽  
Goran Orašanin
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Water Utility ◽  
Utility Companies ◽  
Non Revenue Water ◽  
Different Characteristics

The key problem of water utility companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the fight to reduce the level of non revenue water (NRW) is the lack of a unique methodology with clearly defined steps. The aim of this paper is to show the possibility of accepting the concept for the control of water loss in water supply systems, which provides the International Water Association (IWA), and based on the analysis of the effects of the application of water utility companies adopt the recommended practices as an essential step for the analysis of its water supply system, with the aim of providing quality services, creating their own concept of self-sustaining and achieving customer satisfaction. Regarding the fact, a research was conducted with the aim of determining the level of non revenue water in utilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. One part of the survey involved assessment for the 20 water utility companies with different characteristics, while the second one is related to the measured data from 7 water utility companies. The analysis of the effects of IWA methodology application for reducing water loss was carried out by experimental measurements on a separate part of the water supply system defined as a district metered area (DMA), in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

scholarly journals USE OF HYDRAULIC MODEL FOR WATER LOSS REDUCTION / HIDRAULINIO MODELIO TAIKYMAS VANDENS NUOSTOLIAMS MAŽINTI

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mindaugas Rimeika ◽  
Anželika Jurkienė
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Model Calibration ◽  
System Optimization ◽  
Hydraulic Modeling ◽  
Hydraulic Model ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Loss Reduction ◽  
Program Selection

Hydraulic modeling is the modern way to apply world water engineering experience in every day practice. Hydraulic model is an effective tool in order to perform analysis of water supply system, optimization of its operation, assessment of system efficiency potential, evaluation of water network development, fire flow capabilities, energy saving opportunities and water loss reduction and ect. Hydraulic model shall include all possible engineering elements and devices allocated in a real water supply system regardless to hydraulic modeling program selection. In order to create high quality hydraulic model it is necessary to carry out measurement in water supply system and perform model calibration. The article presents principles and examples of formation of district metered areas and examples of model calibration. The article also presents case study of Šiauliai water supply system model application for water loss evaluation and localization. Determined that hydraulic model of water supply system helps to significantly reduce search areas of physical water loss formation and improves efficiency of further detection of water loss formation points by saving time and resources. Hidraulinis modeliavimas yra šiuolaikiškas ir modernus būdas, taikomas pasaulinėje vandentvarkos inžinerijos praktikoje. Hidraulinis modelis yra puikus darbo įrankis atliekant vandens tiekimo sistemos analizę, optimizuojant jos darbą, siekiant įvertinti sistemos darbo efektyvumo didinimo galimybes, vandentiekio tinklo plėtrą, gaisrų gesinimo galimybes, elektros energijos taupymo galimybes, vandens nuostolių paiešką ir kt. Nepriklausomai nuo hidraulinio modeliavimo programos pasirinkimo, hidraulinis modelis turi būti sudarytas iš daugelio inžinerinių elementų ir įrenginių, esančių realioje vandens tiekimo sistemoje. Kokybiškam hidrauliniam modeliui sukurti būtina atlikti slėgio ir debito matavimus bei modelio kalibravimą. Straipsnyje pateikiami debito ir slėgio matavimo vietų parinkimo principai bei modelio kalibravimo pavyzdžiai. Aprašyti Šiaulių miesto vandens tiekimo sistemos hidraulinio modelio taikymo pavyzdžiai vandens nuostolių lygiui nustatyti ir jų susidarymo vietoms lokalizuoti. Nustatyta, kad hidraulinis vandens tiekimo sistemos modelis padeda itin sumažinti fizinių vandens nuostolių paieškos plotą, o tolimesnis nuostolių vietos nustatymo įrangos taikymas gali būti žymiai efektyvesnis, taupant darbo laiką ir išteklius.

scholarly journals Water Network-Failure Data Assessment

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2990
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Pietrucha-Urbanik ◽  
Barbara Tchórzewska-Cieślak ◽  
Mohamed Eid
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Water Leakage ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
Leakage Failure

The water-supply system is one of the basic and most important critical infrastructures. Water supply service disruption (water quality or quantity) may have serious consequences in modern societies. Water supply service is subject to various failure modes. Failure modes are specified by their degradation mechanisms, criticality, occurrence frequency and intensity. These failure modes have a random nature that impacts on the network disruption indicators, such as disruption frequency, network downtime, network repair time and network back-to-service time, i.e., the network resilience. This paper focuses on the water leakage failure mode. The water leakage failure mode assessment considers the unavoidable annual real water losses and the infrastructure leakage index recommended by the International Water Association’s Water Loss Task Force specialist group. Probabilistic statistical modelling was implemented to assess the seasonal index, the failure rates and the expectation value of the “mean time between failures.” The assessment is based on real operational data of the network. Specific attention is paid to the sensitivity of failures to seasonal variations. The presented methodology of the analysis of the water leakage failure mode is extendable to other failure modes and can help in developing new strategies in the management of the water-supply system in normal operation and crisis situations.

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