Numerical Simulation of Pressure Transients in Water Supply Networks as Applicable to Critical Water Pipe Asset Management

It is well known that internal water pressure, including pressure transients, in water supply networks is a major contributing factor in many pipe failures. Reliable prediction of pipe failures needs accurate information about critical contributing factors such as internal water pressure. This paper reports on a numerical study of transient pressure development following a pressure-monitoring program. Two large water supply network sections were...