Detecting developing cracks before pipe bursts using smart sensor systems

该项目旨在通过及时检测供水管道裂缝的泄漏，大大减少城市管道爆裂的数量。将开发新技术，利用阿德莱德中央商务区现有的传感器网络进行可靠和及时的检测。将开发具有自适应噪声消除算法的专业监测站，以在嘈杂的城市环境中检测微小的泄漏信号。预期成果包括有效的管道爆裂预警系统和实施积极的爆裂预防和有针对性的管道更换战略。这将大大降低阿德莱德的突发率和相关中断，并每年在管道接力项目中节省数百万美元。

This project aims to significantly reduce the number of pipe bursts in cities by detecting the leaks from developing cracks on water supply pipes just in time. New techniques will be developed for reliable and timely detection using the existing sensor network in the Adelaide CBD. Specialised monitoring stations will be developed with adaptive noise-cancellation algorithms to detect small leak signals in noisy city environments. Expected outcomes include an effective pipe burst early warning system and the implementation of an active burst prevention and targeted pipe replacement strategy. This should significantly reduce the burst rates and associated interruptions in Adelaide and save millions of dollars every year in pipe relay programs.