Reliability assessment of water distribution networks using surrogate measures

Anna Czajkowska, Tiku Tanyimboh

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Abstract

This paper investigates the similarity in performance of designs with equal maximum entropy values. It is expected that equal entropy values should indicate similar network hydraulic performance. Comparable analysis of equal maximum entropy designs has been done in the past based on construction cost and reliability. This paper investigates the similarity as measured by the energy dissipation rates of designs that have equal maximum entropy values. The paper also assesses the effectiveness of the resilience index and surplus power factor as surrogate measures of hydraulic reliability along with statistical entropy.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWDSA 2012
Subtitle of host publication14th Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference. 24-27 September 2012, Adelaide, Australia
Pages375-383
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2012
Event14th Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference - Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 24 Sept 201227 Sept 2012

Conference

Conference14th Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide
Period24/09/1227/09/12

Keywords

  • water distribution networks
  • reliability assessment
  • statistical entropy
  • failure tolerance
  • redundancy
  • resilience index
  • surplus power factor
  • network resilience
  • surrogate reliability measures
  • pressure dependent analysis

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