Real time control of water distribution networks: A state-of-the-art review

E Creaco; A Campisano; N Fontana; G Marini; P R Page; T Walski

doi:10.1016/j.watres.2019.06.025

Real time control of water distribution networks: A state-of-the-art review

Water Res. 2019 Sep 15:161:517-530. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.06.025. Epub 2019 Jun 14.

Authors

E Creaco¹, A Campisano², N Fontana³, G Marini⁴, P R Page⁵, T Walski⁶

Affiliations

¹ Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Architettura, University of Pavia, Via Ferrara 3, I-27100, Pavia, Italy. Electronic address: creaco@unipv.it.
² Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Architettura, University of Catania Viale Andrea Doria 6, I-95125, Catania, Italy. Electronic address: alberto.campisano@unict.it.
³ Dipartimento di Ingegneria, University of Sannio, Palazzo ex INPS - Piazza Roma 21, I-82100, Benevento, Italy. Electronic address: fontana@unisannio.it.
⁴ Dipartimento di Ingegneria, University of Sannio, Palazzo ex INPS - Piazza Roma 21, I-82100, Benevento, Italy. Electronic address: gustavo.marini@unisannio.it.
⁵ Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, 0184, South Africa. Electronic address: pagepr7@gmail.com.
⁶ Bentley Systems Incorporated, 3 Brian's Place, Nanticoke, PA, 18634, USA. Electronic address: Tom.Walski@bentley.com.

PMID: 31229732
DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.06.025

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the current state of the art of real time control (RTC) of water distribution networks (WDNs). After proving the basic concept and terms of RTC and presenting sensors, regulation devices and controllers typically used in WDNs, the paper goes on by describing the most frequent control objectives, which mainly include service pressure regulation, control of tank filling and energy production in each WDN district. Various control methodologies recently proposed in the scientific literature are presented and discussed, along with experimental and numerical results achieved. Also, aspects related to the cost-effectiveness of RTC are critically analyzed. The paper ends by giving an outlook into potential future developments in the area of RTC for WDNs.

Keywords: Model-based control; Pump as turbines; Pumps; Real time control; Valves; Water distribution.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cost-Benefit Analysis
Forecasting
Models, Theoretical
Water Supply*
Water*

Substances

Water