Leak Detection and Management in Urban Water Networks Using Wireless Sensors
("EDRISENSE")
Built on knowlege acquired from previously performed research on water distribution networks (WDN) and utilizing a real-scale 100m-long WDN, built at the premises of the University of Cyprus, ...
... the EDRISENSE project investigated the use of sensing technologies and ad-hoc wireless sensor networks for the detection and localization of water leaks.
The project entailed both experimental and ...
analytical work, coupled with GIS mapping, to develop knowledge on sensing technologies and their use in waterloss detection.
Project Overview
The main objective of WaterSense is the development of a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) System for the continuous monitoring of the water supply urban networks aiming to the early detection of water leaks in order to accomplish reduction of water loses. The integration and automisation of several leak-finding and water supply network management methods is expected to lead to the optimization of the networks’ operation. The performance of this innovative system will be evaluated through a pilot deployment in a controlled environment under real conditions.
The results of this research in conjunction with ongoing research activities for the development of Geographic Information System (GIS) software will contribute to the early detection of underground water pipes leaks/destruction achieving even more efficient water resources management in urban networks.
The EDRISENSE project aims at:
- The digitization of waterloss data from local Water Boards, and knowledge extraction from historical waterloss incidents,
- The development of knowledge on waterloss management in Cyprus and transfer of knowledge from abroad,
- The development of statistical, mathematical and numerical models for waterloss management,
- The development of 'repair-or-replace' decision-support systems.
Wireless sensor networks, and sensor placement optimization are simply opposite faces of the same coin.
The EDRISENSE research team (2008).
Consortium Partners
- University of Cyprus
- SignalGenerix Ltd. (Cyprus)
- Nicolaides & Associates Ltd. (Cyprus)
Funding Agency
The EDRISENSE research project was funded by the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation through the 2004 National Research Call, under Grant No. xx/xx/xx.
Project Brief
For more information on the course, its syllabus, newsbrief, academic material and relevant downloads, you may refer to the following page-tabs.
Instruction of the CEE201 course is rotated to other CEE faculty members. [01.SEP.2006]
The second year of instruction of the CEE201 course successfully completes. [01.MAY.2006]
The first year of instruction of the CEE201 course successfully completes. [01.MAY.2005]
CEE201 is introduced to the CEE curriculum as a core course and its instruction is undertaken by Dr. S. Christodoulou. [01.SEP.2004]
Project News
The first year of instruction of the CEE201 course successfully completes. [01.MAY.2005]
The course, which covers numerical methods for solving engineering problems, is structured in 7 thematic aeas and delivered in 14 weeks of lectures ... Read More
The course, which covers numerical methods for solving engineering problems, is structured in 7 thematic aeas and delivered in 14 weeks of lectures ... Read More
Publications/Presentations
Please note that the following academic material (in Greek) is provided to students and interested readers only as a guide to the course.
Introduction to numerical analysis, and basic concepts. Approximation and errors. Read More
Linear equations - Direct and indirect solution methods. Read More
Eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Read More
Technical Reports
Please note that the following academic material (in Greek) is provided to students and interested readers only as a guide to the course.
Introduction to numerical analysis, and basic concepts. Approximation and errors. Read More
