New Challenges towards Smart Systems’ Efficiency by Digital Twin in Water Distribution Networks

Nowadays, in the management of water distribution networks (WDNs), particular attention is paid to digital transition and the improvement of the energy efficiency of these systems. New technologies have been developed in the recent years and their implementation can be crucial to achieve a sustainab...

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Published in:Water (Basel) 2022-04, Vol.14 (8), p.1304
Main Authors: Ramos, Helena M., Morani, Maria Cristina, Carravetta, Armando, Fecarrotta, Oreste, Adeyeye, Kemi, López-Jiménez, P. Amparo, Pérez-Sánchez, Modesto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actuators
Artificial intelligence
Automation
Big Data
Case studies
Customer services
Data collection
Data entry
Decision making
Digital twins
Efficiency
Energy efficiency
Forecasts and trends
Geographic information systems
Hydraulics
Infrastructure
Innovations
Leak detection
Linear programming
Mathematical optimization
New technology
Optimization
Sensors
Twins
Virtual networks
Water
Water conservation
Water distribution
Water engineering
Water management
Water quality
Water shortages
Water supply
Wireless networks
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Summary:Nowadays, in the management of water distribution networks (WDNs), particular attention is paid to digital transition and the improvement of the energy efficiency of these systems. New technologies have been developed in the recent years and their implementation can be crucial to achieve a sustainable level of water networks, namely, in water and energy losses. In particular, Digital Twins (DT) represents a very innovative technology, which relies on the integration of virtual network models, optimization algorithms, real time data collection, and smart actuators information with Geographic Information System (GIS) data. This research defines a new methodology for an efficient application of DT expertise within water distribution networks. Assuming a DMA of a real water distribution network as a case study, it was demonstrated that a fast detection of leakage along with an optimal setting of pressure control valves by means of DT together with an optimization procedure can ensure up to 28% of water savings, contributing to significantly increase the efficiency of the whole system.
ISSN:2073-4441
2073-4441
DOI:10.3390/w14081304