Experimental Validation of Graph Theory Based Leak Detection Algorithm

Published in "3rd WDSA/CCWI Joint Conference, Ferrara, Italy, July 2024"
L. Saboo, Subhashree B., R. Raphael, S. H. Prasath and S. Narasimhan

In this paper, we present results from a study on leak detection based on graph partitioning. Leaks are isolated using graph partitioning and performing mass balances over the partitions. The algorithms are tested and validated using a scaled-down test facility such as the Reconfigurable Testbed for Control and Operation of WDN (RTCOP-WDN). The benefits and limitations of the presented techniques along with the required hardware to test these leak detection methods are discussed.