water loss Articles
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Water Loss UK 2012
In May 2005 a seminar was held at the NEC in Birmingham to introduce the UK water industry to the work of the International Water Association (IWA) Water Loss Task Force. A similar event was held at the NEC Crowne Plaza Hotel in June 2009. Both events were well received and attracted over 100 delegates. Since then the WLTF has become a Specialist Group in IWA due to the importance ...
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Analysis of the net water loss in the main reach of the Yellow River
In this study, several methods were employed to identify water losses in several reaches of the Yellow River. Then, a method for calculating the net water loss was developed. Also, annual, decadal and seasonal net water losses were analysed for the main reach of the Yellow River. Net evaporation, seepage and transmission per unit length of the river were estimated. The results showed that in the ...
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Assessment of water loss in Harare, Zimbabwe
A major challenge facing water utilities is the high level of water losses, which affects the financial viability and adequacy of water in the system. A study was carried out from January to May 2012 to characterize water losses in selected areas of Harare, Zimbabwe. Assessment of the contribution of water leakage to total water loss was carried out through water audits in four selected ...
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Automated determination and evaluation of water losses in water distribution systems
Using conventional methods and tools for determining detailed zonal water balances and performance indicators involves considerable efforts in manual data collection and processing. Hence, water balances mostly are determined for a whole network only. Unmetered components are often neglected or based on rough estimates. This article presents an approach to the automated determination of zonal ...
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A model to simulate leakage through joints in water distribution systems
The water loss is a phenomenon frequently observed within water distribution systems. A considerable part of water losses occurs either because of the incorrect assembly of joints or because of the fatigue and ageing of the material used to ensure a watertight seal. Moreover, such a leakage is very difficult to detect and to assess. In this work, we present a novel formulation for modelling the ...
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Comparing Leakage Performance using the Frontier Approach
The choice of the most appropriate indicator to use to compare leakage performance between companies or zones has been the focus of much research and study. The IWA Water Loss Task Force made recommendations (Lambert, 2000) about standardising the terminology and the water balance and then went on to show the short comings of some performance measures. It introduced the concept of the unavoidable ...
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Tackling water loss
Water loss through leaks and non-revenue water are a global issue of monumental scale. A 2018 Consumer Council for Water report revealed that in England alone more than three billion litres of water are lost from leaking infrastructure every day, making water leakage the number-one concern for UK water utilities’ customers. Despite significant manpower-driven efforts to reduce leakage, it ...
By Gutermann AG
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Tackling water losses through improved domestic water bills
The domestic water bills that municipalities send out to consumers on a monthly basis are a key interface between local government and citizens. Being a legal instrument, as well as a communication medium, the consumers' level of understanding of their water bills and the confidence in the information provided is therefore indicative of their effectiveness. A lack of understanding of bills ...
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Guidelines for transient analysis in water transmission and distribution systems
All water systems leak, and many supply systems do so considerably, with water losses typically of approximately 20% of the water production. The IWA Water Loss Task Force aims for a significant reduction of annual water losses by drafting documents to assist practitioners and others to prevent, monitor and mitigate water losses in water transmission and distribution systems. One of the causes of ...
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Reduction in water losses in water distribution systems using pressure reduction valves
Water loss is a phenomenon frequently observed within water distribution systems (WDSs), that is considerably worsened by an excessive pressure throughout the network. As an alternative option to pipe replacement, the use of pumps working as turbines, throttle control valves (TCVs), or pressure reduction valves (PRVs) can be used to reduce leakage. For a preassigned number of these devices, ...
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Bayesian modelling for water loss management decisions
Bayesian networks and their associated methods are especially suited for capturing and dealing with uncertainty. They can be successfully applied both in engineering sciences and in reliability analyses of water distribution systems. In this paper we propose an interactive Bayesian network and a decision-theoretic system which intend to monitor water loss, predict likely outcome and select ...
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Insertable Valve Network Provides OngoingSolution to Water Loss
Orange Cove, CA - As the only city in Fresno County that is completely dependent on surface water, the City of Orange Cove had 40% unaccounted for water loss when Bill Little, former City Manager returned to Orange Cove to address the community’s growing water problems... “Our goal is to reduce unaccounted for water loss in Orange Cove down to 3% - 5%,” explained Little. “In a city with an old ...
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Using performance indicators as a water loss management tool in developing countries
Water utilities in developing countries are facing the challenges of substantial water losses in their water supply systems. In order to deliver water to their customers more efficiently and effectively, utilities must be able to measure and assess the performance of their water supply systems against set management objectives. However, water loss assessment is still not widely practised in ...
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Yarra Valley Water - Taking a Successful Utility to the Next Level of Operational Excellence
The case study of Yarra Valley Water and TaKaDu shows how the use of TaKaDu for monitoring the utility’s water network helped Yarra Valley Water. It demonstrates the high value of TaKaDu - reducing water loss and saving time and costs while increasing ...
By TaKaDu
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Detecting leaks through AMR data analysis
Automatic meter reading (AMR) provides real-time consumption data, enabling to collect a huge amount of information about daily, even hourly, consumptions. It is then easy to assess lost volumes on the network, using supplied volumes information. However, because of the multiple components of water losses, the metering and calculation inaccuracies, the occurrence of new (detectable) leaks is ...
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Methodology for Optimal NRW Program Design
During 2009-2010, RTI International developed and published a financial model which calculates the financially optimum level of Non-Revenue Water (NRW). The model computes a steady-state target for NRW reduction and control programs, based on site conditions and local costs. The model was presented at IWA Water Loss Specialist Conferences in Cape Town and Sao Paulo and other international ...
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Aluminium Bending Process - Croffle Cover Balls saving cash for factory
Cover Balls saving some serious £’s Back in 2011 Euro-Matic supplied cover balls, also known as Croffles to our friends at ABS, an aluminium bending factory plant which makes window frames and other supports for the building trade. With a large deep tank needed to bend the aluminium heated to 98 degrees, it is a costly job keeping such a large tank at the correct temperature. ...
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Implementing tactical plans to improve water-energy loss management
Water utilities are aware of the water-energy loss relevance in supply systems. However, they still mainly focus on daily water loss control (real and apparent losses), without considering the impact on embedded energy. Moreover, they are mostly concerned with the economic dimension and, in most cases, tend to disregard the impact that water-energy loss may have on the quality of service, ...
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Strategic Planning for Water Loss Reduction with Imprecise Data
Water utilities particularly in the developing countries continue to operate with considerable inefficiencies in terms of water and revenue losses. With increasing water demand and scarcity, utilities require effective strategies for optimum use of available water resources. Often the information needed for strategic planning is inadequate and decisions have to be made on the basis of limited and ...
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Singer`s specialty PRV regulates Bangkok pressure - Case Study
Their Challenge With water loss up to 30 per cent, Metropolitan Water Authority (MWA) in Bangkok, Thailand, installed pressure reducing valves throughout the city and its suburbs. The valves controlled nighttime pressures accurately, preventing leaks and breaks. However, in some areas, high demand during the day caused the pressure to drop to 10 psi (0.68 bar) or less. Without sufficient ...
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