IoT-based Test facility for a Water Transmission Line with Leak Simulation

Abstract

Leakage detection in water transmission lines is a main concern of utility companies, as the early detection of water leakage in pipelines reduces the risk of major maintenance and financial losses. This work presents an integrated solution for accurate and efficient monitoring of leakage in water pipelines with the implementation of a Test Facility that mimics real-world water transmission lines. The Test Facility is implanted with sensors and valves that operate using IoT technologies. Moreover, the Test Facility is simulated in Lab View,where the software is used for real-time monitoring and control of the test pipeline. The proposed solution provides potential for enhancing current water leakage detection processes, by allowing utility companies to discover new indicators of leakage using sensors and advanced data analytics.