Efficient Identification Strategy of Isolation Valves to Maintain through Modularity-Based WDN Clustering
This paper proposes a novel methodology for identifying a subset of critical isolation valves in water distribution networks (WDNs), the guaranteed operability of which significantly mitigates the risk associated with potential failures of other valves. The methodology employs a modularity-based clu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Engineering Proceedings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/44 |
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| Summary: | This paper proposes a novel methodology for identifying a subset of critical isolation valves in water distribution networks (WDNs), the guaranteed operability of which significantly mitigates the risk associated with potential failures of other valves. The methodology employs a modularity-based clustering algorithm based on the dual segment/valve topology network to define strategic boundary valves between clusters that must be kept operable. A general framework for assessing the efficiency of the identification strategy, which takes into account the uncertainties about location of failed valves and valve failure rates, is also proposed. The results show that the proposed strategy significantly outperforms an identification scenario based on engineering judgment. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-4591 |