Defining cost standard and new algorithm for economic leakage level components in water loss management


Yılmaz S., Ateş A., Fırat M., Özdemir Ö.

ACTA SCIENTIARUM - TECHNOLOGY, cilt.44, sa.1, ss.1-11, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 44 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4025/actascitechnol.v44i2.57829
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA SCIENTIARUM - TECHNOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Veterinary Science Database, zbMATH, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-11
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

ABSTRACT. Methods and tools used to reduce leakage in distribution systems are often time consuming and costly and require special requirements. Therefore, cost-benefit analysis is very important for basic reduction methods applied in water loss management. In this study, cost and benefit analysis standards were developed for basic methods such as pressure management, number of teams, and pipe rehabilitation and active leakage control, in managing leakages. Moreover, a new cost algorithmic structure was developed and the economically recoverable water amount was determined by applying calculation tool developed to make detailed analyzes systematically and accurately. The most important advantage of this study is the development of an economic analysis model and algorithmic structure for basic reduction methods according to field data. It is thought that the cost analysis and algorithmic structures developed will make a significant contribution to the economic leakage level analysis and serve as a reference for sustainable water loss management.