Controllability analysis as a pre-selection method for sensor placement in water distribution systems
Date
2013-07-31
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International Water Association
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Abstract
Detection of contamination events in water distribution systems is a crucial task for maintaining water security. Online monitoring is considered as the most cost-effective technology to protect against the impacts of contaminant intrusions. Optimization methods for sensor placement enable automated sensor layout design based on hydraulic and water quality simulation. However, this approach results in an excessive computational burden. In this paper we outline the application of controllability analysis as preprocessing method for sensor placement. Based on case studies we demonstrate that the method decreases the number of decision variables for subsequent optimization dramatically to app. 30 to 40 percent.
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Controllability analysis, Complex systems, Water distribution system, Contamination, Sensor placement, BWSN, Water supply
Citation
Diao K. and Rauch W. (2013) Controllability analysis as a pre-selection method for sensor placement in water distribution systems. Water Research, 47 (16), pp. 6097-6108