Network Calming - Using Smart Sensors to Improve Water Asset Performance

最近在供水管网（WDN）的高频监测表明，压力扰动显着比预期的更戏剧性，并导致管道故障具有高度破坏性的后果。该项目旨在通过智能传感器来液压平静WDN以提高其性能。该项目将产生对真实的WDN水力行为的深刻认识。其成果将是识别、消除和抑制有害压力扰动的新战略，从而降低爆破率、延长资产寿命、改善系统运行和先进的设计原则。由此产生的可持续水资产为水工业和社会提供了巨大的经济和环境效益。

Recent high-frequency monitoring in water distribution networks (WDNs) shows that pressure perturbations are significantly more dramatic than expected and cause pipe failures with highly disruptive consequences. This project aims to hydraulically calm WDNs to improve their performance, informed by smart sensors. The project will generate insightful knowledge of the hydraulic behaviour of real WDNs. The outcomes will be new strategies to identify, eliminate and suppress harmful pressure perturbations, leading to a reduced burst rate, extended asset life, improved system operation and advanced design principles. The resultant sustainable water assets provide significant economic and environmental benefits to the water industry and society.