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http://dx.doi.org/10.11001/jksww.2019.33.4.299

Estimation method of natural rate of rise of leakage in water distribution system  

Jin, Saemmul (Environmental engineering, University of Seoul)
Kim, Kyoungpil (K-water Research Institute)
Koo, Jayong (Environmental engineering, University of Seoul)
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Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater / v.33, no.4, 2019 , pp. 299-309 More about this Journal
Abstract
Waterworks facilities inevitably experience some amount of leakage even if there is a lot of investment or state-of-the-art technology that is applied such as DMA(District Metered Area) system construction, leakage detection, repair, pipe rehabilitation, etc. The primary reason is the leakage is naturally restored over time. In the UK, this restoration characteristic is defined as NRR(Natural rate of rise of leakage) and used to decision making for prioritizing active leakage control of DMAs. However, this restoration characteristic is well recognized, but researches on NRR in the water distribution system are insufficient in Korea. In this study, the estimation method of NRR was developed suitable for applicating in Korea considering of SCADA data, water infrastructure, and water usage patterns by modification of the UK's NRR method. The proposed method was applied to 9 DMAs and verified it's applicability by comparing with the other water loss performance indicators. It is expected that the proposed method can be used to support decision making for sustainable NRW(Nor-revenue water) management in the water distribution system.
Keywords
Active leakage control; District metered area(DMA); Natural rate of rise of leakage(NRR); Water distribution system; Water leakage;
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