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Integrated Management of Water Distribution Systems

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydraulics and Hydrodynamics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 7546

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Dr. Nicola Fontana

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Department of Engineering, Università degli Studi del Sannio , Benevento, Italy
Interests: water distribution networks; pressure transients in water systems
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Prof. Dr. Gabriella Balacco

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Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry (DICATECh), Polytechnic University of Bari (Politecnico di Bari), 70126 Bari, BA, Italy
Interests: water distribution networks; water supply; water drinking demand; pumping systems; pressure transients
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of the Special Issue “Integrated Management of Water Distribution Systems” is to discuss issues related to the sustainable management of water distribution systems using integrated approaches and methods, with particular reference to leakage reduction and pressure management, water quality control and monitoring, and energy optimization, also through the installation of micro- and pico-hydroelectric plants. In particular, the topics of interest concern applications for the real-time control and monitoring of a water distribution network, optimal operation of pumping systems, innovative techniques for the active control of pressure also aimed at reducing water losses, development of sensors and technologies for the qualitative characterization of distributed water, and identification of sources of pollution and contamination in water distribution networks. Papers discussing both laboratory and field experiments, showing actual applications of methodologies and theoretical solutions, will be highly appreciated.

Prof. Nicola Fontana
Prof. Gabriella Balacco
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Keywords

  • water distribution networks
  • integrated management
  • quantity and quality analysis and control
  • real-time control and monitoring

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HYPER: Computer-Assisted Optimal Pump-as-Turbine (PAT) Selection for Microhydropower Generation and Pressure Regulation in a Water Distribution Network (WDN)
by Gustavo Marini, Francesco Di Menna, Marco Maio and Nicola Fontana
Water 2023, 15(15), 2807; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15152807 - 03 Aug 2023
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Although pressure reducing valves (PRVs) have traditionally been employed to regulate pressure and reducer water leakage, researchers have been increasingly investigating the strategy of micro-hydropower generation using pumps as turbines (PATs) to enable both pressure reduction and energy production as an alternative strategy [...] Read more.
Although pressure reducing valves (PRVs) have traditionally been employed to regulate pressure and reducer water leakage, researchers have been increasingly investigating the strategy of micro-hydropower generation using pumps as turbines (PATs) to enable both pressure reduction and energy production as an alternative strategy in water distribution networks (WDNs). However, due to the continuous variability of flow discharge during the day, selecting the optimal PAT remains a challenging issue. To address this, the authors have developed HYPER, a freely available software app that implements an innovative approach for selecting the most suitable PAT in systems that involve both hydraulic and/or electrical regulation. In enabling the identification of the PAT parameters that maximize energy production, HYPER thus provides a fast and effective PAT selection tool. The effectiveness of the proposed approach was further demonstrated with application to a real WDN. Four operational patterns varying in terms of available flow and head drop were considered, showing that the most efficient pumps consistently tended to be located in close proximity to the maximum produced energy. Furthermore, the results confirmed that hydraulic regulation and coupled hydraulic/electric regulation-based installation layouts represent the best solutions in terms of energy produced. The solely electrical regulation option, given its poor flexibility, returns in all cases lower energy production with the lower adaptability of commercial pumps. Full article
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A Quick Survey of the Most Vulnerable Areas of a Water Distribution Network Due to Transients Generated in a Service Line: A Lagrangian Model Based on Laboratory Tests
by Silvia Meniconi, Filomena Maietta, Stefano Alvisi, Caterina Capponi, Valentina Marsili, Marco Franchini and Bruno Brunone
Water 2022, 14(17), 2741; https://doi.org/10.3390/w14172741 - 02 Sep 2022
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This paper analyses the propagation and mechanisms of interaction of a pressure wave in a looped water distribution network by means of laboratory and numerical tests. Transients are generated by the complete and fast closure of a valve, simulating an end-user maneuver, located [...] Read more.
This paper analyses the propagation and mechanisms of interaction of a pressure wave in a looped water distribution network by means of laboratory and numerical tests. Transients are generated by the complete and fast closure of a valve, simulating an end-user maneuver, located at the downstream end section of a service line. The adequate length of the service line allows capturing each single pressure wave inserted into the network. The executed tests and successive analysis by means of a Lagrangian model (LM) highlight the effect of the network topology and the location of the transient generation point but in a more expeditious way with respect to the use of a complete transient model. The most excited part of the system is the one in close proximity of the end-user and then the corresponding service line. Within the network, pressure waves accumulate in the areas with the smallest diameter pipes. By means of the refined LM—which is able to capture the pressure extreme values occurring in the first phases of the transient—the vulnerability maps of the network are provided. Such maps identify the nodes subjected to the most severe pressure waves in terms of both frequency and amplitude. The exposure level to transients of each node is synthesized by the value of the vulnerability index proposed in this paper. Full article
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Characterizing the Stormwater Runoff Quality and Evaluating the Performance of Curbside Infiltration Systems to Improve Stormwater Quality of an Urban Catchment
by Hussain Shahzad, Baden Myers, Guna Hewa, Tim Johnson, John Boland and Hassan Mujtaba
Water 2022, 14(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/w14010014 - 22 Dec 2021
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The conveyance of stormwater has become a major concern for urban planners, considering its harmful effects for receiving water bodies, potentially disturbing their ecosystem. Therefore, it is important to characterize the quality of catchment outflows. This information can assist in planning for appropriate [...] Read more.
The conveyance of stormwater has become a major concern for urban planners, considering its harmful effects for receiving water bodies, potentially disturbing their ecosystem. Therefore, it is important to characterize the quality of catchment outflows. This information can assist in planning for appropriate mitigation measures to reduce stormwater runoff discharge from the catchment. To achieve this aim, the article reports the field data from a typical urban catchment in Australia. The pollutant concentration from laboratory testing is then compared against national and international reported values. In addition, a stochastic catchment model was prepared using MUSIC. The study in particular reported on the techniques to model distributed curbside leaky wells with appropriate level of aggregation. The model informed regarding the efficacy of distributed curbside leaky well systems to improve the stormwater quality. The results indicated that catchment generated pollutant load, which is typical of Australian residential catchments. The use of distributed storages only marginally improves the quality of catchment outflows. It is because ability of distributed leaky wells depended on the intercepted runoff volume which is dependent on the hydrological storage volume of each device. Therefore, limited storage volume of current systems resulted in higher contributing area to storage ratio. This manifested in marginal intercepted volume, thereby only minimum reduction in pollutant transport from the catchment to outlet. Considering strong correlation between contributing impervious area and runoff pollutant generation, the study raised the concern that in lieu of following the policy of infill development, there can be potential increase in pollutant concentration in runoff outflows from Australian residential catchments. It is recommended to monitor stormwater quality from more residential catchments in their present conditions. This will assist in informed decision-making regarding adopting mitigations measures before considering developments. Full article
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Water Distribution Systems: Integrated Approaches for Effective Utility Management
by Neil S. Grigg
Water 2024, 16(4), 524; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16040524 - 07 Feb 2024
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An extensive review of research advances in distribution system management was conducted to include methods, tools, and frameworks for integration. Sources included archival journals and water industry reports from research institutes, government regulators, and industry media covering case studies of advances that were [...] Read more.
An extensive review of research advances in distribution system management was conducted to include methods, tools, and frameworks for integration. Sources included archival journals and water industry reports from research institutes, government regulators, and industry media covering case studies of advances that were implemented. Results showed that while effective management of water distribution systems requires an integrated approach, none of the available frameworks for one are in broad use in the water supply industry. Frameworks developed include a management standard of the American Water Works Association and Distribution System Optimization, a methodology for physical, hydraulic, and water quality performance assessment. The intelligent systems framework also offers a promising pathway to integration, but it lacks a definite structure. The voluntary aspect of adopting innovations within the fragmented and uncoordinated nature of the water utility industry poses a barrier to adoption of such innovations. Another barrier is the uncoordinated arrangements of water research stakeholders with different incentive structures. Intelligent water systems offer a way to incentive the utility industry to encourage implementation. They can provide a bottom-up approach where the utility industry can see advantages, as opposed to a top-down approach where they are expected to adopt a method without seeing clear benefits. Research to develop new and improved tools is needed, but the research roadmap should prioritize implementation. Full article
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