UCyMSAD
Research Projects
UCyMSAD
UWDN modelling, simulation and optimization of leakage detection via sensing technologies
Program at a glance
Funding Agencies | Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation (DESMI 2008), Republic of Cyprus |
Program Period | 2009-2011 |
Project Acronym | UCyMSAD |
Project Code | PENEK/ENISH/0308/34 |
Project Title | UWDN Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Leakage Detection via Sensing Technologies |
Project Coordinator | Prof. Symeon Christodoulou, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Nireas – International Water Research Center, University of Cyprus, Cyprus |
Partners | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus, Cyprus |
Total Budget | 90,000 € |
Budget for Nireas-IWRC / UCY | 90,000 € |
Project Website |
Program Overview
The project aimed at: (1) The creation of a mathematical model to study urban water distribution networks (UWDN); (2) The development of ‘repair-or-replace’ pipeline management decisions and prioritization of 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); (3) The correlation between intermittent water supply and subsequent leakage; (4) The use of an integrated wireless sensor network (WSN) for early leakage detection, through a real-life pilot implementation; (5) The development of related software based on Geographic Information System (GIS) and database management systems.
Working Packages
- Development of system’s hardware and software requirements
- Design and Development of Wireless Hardware Add-On for Automatic Meter Reading and Data Transmission
- Design and Development of Hardware Data-Logger and Wireless Gateway for Data Aggregation and Wireless Transmittal to Remote Data Center
- Development of Data Integration and Analysis Software
- System Integration
- Pilot Study
- System Performance Evaluation and Improvements in Hardware/Software System Integration