Abstract
Leakages from water distribution infrastructures are responsible for a considerable amount of water losses. Consequently, innovative, non-destructive techniques (NDT) of leakage detection for early recognition is vital. In this study, the leak detection abilities of Ground Penetration Radar (GPR), spectrometers, and infrared (IR) cameras were investigated, and the factors affecting the leak detection response were assessed. Three experimental setups were constructed to simulate underground pipes in dune sand. Three different pipe materials (PVC, PPR, and PE) were investigated under three levels of moisture content (MC; 2%, 5%, and 10%) and three types of leaks (hole, crack, and faulty joint). The IR camera was the most effective among the different NDTs used in this study. The IR camera detected all types of leaks at 2% and 5% MC but was inconclusive at 10% MC. Similarly, the GPR detected the leaks at 2% and 5% MC successfully but was inconclusive at 10% MC. Lastly, the spectrometer was the least reliable NDT to detect leaks. Results suggest that IR cameras and spectrometers that operate in the mid-IR range (5–25 µm) can detect leaks.
Funder
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah Research Academy
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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