Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction
In intermittent drinking water distribution systems, large volumes of the water are wasted due to leaks in the distribution networks. Similarly, user service is not always satisfied in the time required to fill the storage, nor with sufficient pressure. Hence the importance of this study. Measuring...
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| author | Jesús Rubén Sánchez-Navarro David H. Sánchez Carmen J. Navarro-Gómez Eduardo Herrera Peraza |
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| description | In intermittent drinking water distribution systems, large volumes of the water are wasted due to leaks in the distribution networks. Similarly, user service is not always satisfied in the time required to fill the storage, nor with sufficient pressure. Hence the importance of this study. Measuring the variability of pressure in the distribution network and determining the factors that influence the definition of a sufficient minimum hours of service, is a first step to change to a continuous service 24/7, in order to minimize the volumes of lost water and meet demand. In total, 347 pressure sensors were placed in a network to detect changes in pressure and obtain data for 3 years. This study presents a new approach to determine the operating policy of the operating agency that provides the service intermittently. Two objectives are pursued: pressure variability – to minimize leaks – and define the minimum hours of service. The analysis was performed using multivariate statistical techniques, including principal component analysis, correlation matrix and ANOVAs, to explore the association between objectives. The results obtained show that the pressure distribution has a Gaussian behavior and that the hours of service have a Poisson distribution. HIGHLIGHTS
A pressure range between 7 and 30 mwc is essential for user satisfaction.;
A minimum of 6 hours of service is recommended in IWS systems.;
The behavior of service hours is not linear but exponential in its effect on the satisfaction of demand.;
Multivariate analysis is an adequate technique to facilitate the decision making in a water supply system.;
Pressure variation has normal behavior regardless of the number of hours supplied.; |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40f3ffd0a2e24a4aa0af233ffc1cdd402022-12-21T22:53:40ZengIWA PublishingWater Supply1606-97491607-07982021-11-012173932394510.2166/ws.2021.153153Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfactionJesús Rubén Sánchez-Navarro0David H. Sánchez1Carmen J. Navarro-Gómez2Eduardo Herrera Peraza3 Faculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chih 31000, México Faculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chih 31000, México Faculty of Engineering, Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chih 31000, México Department of Environmental and Energy, Center for Advanced Materials Research S.C., Chihuahua, Chih 31109, México In intermittent drinking water distribution systems, large volumes of the water are wasted due to leaks in the distribution networks. Similarly, user service is not always satisfied in the time required to fill the storage, nor with sufficient pressure. Hence the importance of this study. Measuring the variability of pressure in the distribution network and determining the factors that influence the definition of a sufficient minimum hours of service, is a first step to change to a continuous service 24/7, in order to minimize the volumes of lost water and meet demand. In total, 347 pressure sensors were placed in a network to detect changes in pressure and obtain data for 3 years. This study presents a new approach to determine the operating policy of the operating agency that provides the service intermittently. Two objectives are pursued: pressure variability – to minimize leaks – and define the minimum hours of service. The analysis was performed using multivariate statistical techniques, including principal component analysis, correlation matrix and ANOVAs, to explore the association between objectives. The results obtained show that the pressure distribution has a Gaussian behavior and that the hours of service have a Poisson distribution. HIGHLIGHTS A pressure range between 7 and 30 mwc is essential for user satisfaction.; A minimum of 6 hours of service is recommended in IWS systems.; The behavior of service hours is not linear but exponential in its effect on the satisfaction of demand.; Multivariate analysis is an adequate technique to facilitate the decision making in a water supply system.; Pressure variation has normal behavior regardless of the number of hours supplied.;http://ws.iwaponline.com/content/21/7/3932duty cycleintermittent water supplymultivariate statistical techniquespressure sensors |
| spellingShingle | Jesús Rubén Sánchez-Navarro David H. Sánchez Carmen J. Navarro-Gómez Eduardo Herrera Peraza Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction Water Supply duty cycle intermittent water supply multivariate statistical techniques pressure sensors |
| title | Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction |
| title_full | Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction |
| title_fullStr | Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction |
| title_short | Multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction |
| title_sort | multivariate analysis of the pressure variation in intermittent water supply systems and the impact on demand satisfaction |
| topic | duty cycle intermittent water supply multivariate statistical techniques pressure sensors |
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