In this paper, a time domain reflectometry-based system for locating leaks in underground pipes (made of any material) is presented. The proposed system simply requires that a biwire should be attached to the pipe (all along its length), at the time of installation. Basically, the biwire acts as a permanent sensing element that can be connected to the measurement instrument whenever it is necessary to check for the presence of leaks. It is worth emphasizing that such a simple and low-cost system could tremendously facilitate leak detection not only in water distribution systems but also in wastewater/sewer pipelines. The proposed system was validated through measurements on a newly installed pilot plant, in which a leak was intentionally provoked.


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    Title :

    A TDR-based system for the localization of leaks in newly installed, underground pipes made of any material


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Measurement Science and Technology ; 23 , 10 ; 105010/1-105010/9


    Publication date :

    2012


    Size :

    9 Seiten, 35 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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