Modeling Elastically Deforming Leaks in Water Distribution Pipes

AbstractIn this study, the relationship between the conventional power equation and the fixed and variable area discharges (FAVAD) equation for modeling leakage as a function of pressure was investigated. It is shown that different leakage exponent (or N1) values are obtained for the same leak when...

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Published in:Journal of hydraulic engineering (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2014-02, Vol.140 (2), p.182-189
Main Authors: van Zyl, J. E, Cassa, A. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Elastic deformation
Exact sciences and technology
Exponents
Leakage
Leaks
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
Modelling
Piping
Systems analysis
Technical Papers
Water supply. Pipings. Water treatment
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Summary:AbstractIn this study, the relationship between the conventional power equation and the fixed and variable area discharges (FAVAD) equation for modeling leakage as a function of pressure was investigated. It is shown that different leakage exponent (or N1) values are obtained for the same leak when measured at different pressures. An analytical exploration of the two equations shows that the leakage exponent tends to 0.5 when the system pressure tends to zero, and to 1.5 when the system pressure tends to infinity. A dimensionless leakage number LN is defined as the ratio between the variable and fixed portions of a leak, and it is shown that a single function can be used to describe the relationship between the leakage number and leakage exponent. This model was combined with previous research to accurately predict the leakage exponents of several published studies in cases where elastic deformation occurred.
ISSN:0733-9429
1943-7900
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0000813