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Water Distribution Network Reliability Assessment beyond the Resilience Index

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Water distribution network design must consider cost and reliability, with reliability being complex to assess, involving mechanical, hydraulic, and water quality aspects. Current metrics like flow entropy and resilience index have known flaws. This paper presents a new index, addressing the known weaknesses of the original resilience index and including critical network features in reliability assessment. The new proposed index introduces a novel pressure surplus threshold, setting more realistic pressure limits in operational management.

DOI: 10.3390/engproc2024069039

Authors: Joaquim Sousa, João Muranho, Marco Bonora, Mario Maiolo

Institutions: Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers, University of Coimbra, University of Beira Interior, University of Calabria

Language: English

Topic: Water Systems and Optimization

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4402172818

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