Urban Water Distribution Network (UWDN) Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Leakage Detection Via Sensing Technologies
("UCyMSAD")
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 UCyMSAD 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
Cyprus, due to its geographical position and morphology (island) is among the countries that face serious water shortages. Among the most important aspects of addressing the problem of water shortage is the better management of urban water supply networks (UWDN) so as to reduce water losses in the networks.
The UCyMSAD project aims at:
- The creation of a mathematical model to study UWDN in Cyprus. The developed tool should address pipeline 'repair-or-replace' decisions and prioretize work in UWDN based on risk-of-failure and financial parameters, through the use of a variety of tools (statistical analysis, survival analysis), artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, graph theory, and life cycle costing),
- The correlation between intermittent water supply and subsequent leakage,
- The use of an integrated wireless sensor network (WSN) for early leakage detection, through a real-life pilot implementation,
- The development of related software based on Geographic Information System (GIS) and database management systems,
- The software will be used as a tool for analyzing information relating to water supply networks in Cyprus.
In order to be able to monitor an UWDN for localization and quantification of leaks, parameters such as water flow, pressure, soil moisture and acoustic noise should be collected directly from sensors embedded in strategic locations within the network.
The UCyMSAD research team (2011).
Consortium Partners
- University of Cyprus
Funding Agency
The UCyMSAD research project was funded by the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation through the 2008 National Research Call, which is in turn funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union's Regional Structural Funds.
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
