Authors:
Ramos, Helena M. and Ramos, Helena M. and Morani, Maria Cristina and Morani, Maria Cristina and Carravetta, Armando and Carravetta, Armando and Fecarotta, Oreste and Fecarotta, Oreste and Adeyeye, Kemi and Adeyeye, Kemi and LΓ³pez-JimΓ©nez, P. Amparo and JimΓ©nez, Petra Amparo LΓ³pez and LΓ³pez-JimΓ©nez, Petra Amparo and SΓ΅nchez, Modesto PΓ©rez and SΓ΅nchez, Modesto PΓ©rez and PΓ©rez-SΓ΅nchez, Modesto
Abstract:
Nowadays, in the management of water distribution networks (WDNs), particular attention is paid to digital transition and the improvement of the energy efficiency of these systems. New technologies have been developed in the recent years and their implementation can be crucial to achieve a sustainable level of water networks, namely, in water and energy losses. In particular, Digital Twins (DT) represents a very innovative technology, which relies on the integration of virtual network models, optimization algorithms, real time data collection, and smart actuators information with Geographic Information System (GIS) data. This research defines a new methodology for an efficient application of DT expertise within water distribution networks. Assuming a DMA of a real water distribution network as a case study, it was demonstrated that a fast detection of leakage along with an optimal setting of pressure control valves by means of DT together with an optimization procedure can ensure up to 28\% of water savings, contributing to significantly increase the efficiency of the whole system.
