Abstract:This paper presents some general observations extrapolated from the findings of on a two-year research project that the author feels have general applicability. The author suggests that although faculty members see many variables dealing with student behavior as unalterable, most are probably not. Common behaviors that are accepted include: coming to class unprepared, not doing the reading, not engaging in classroom discussion, not answering questions, turning in sloppy work, and turning in late assignments, t… Show more
“…Initially, the leak detection process was divided into three main steps: localizing, locating, and pinpointing. Hamilton described pinpointing as the final stage of leak detection before excavation and that the optimum prediction result for pinpointing is within ±20 cm of the predicted location, under perfect operating conditions (Hamilton, 2009). This concept was challenged by El-Zahab and Zayed, and a novel understanding was proposed as an alternative.…”
Modern water networks from municipal network to building networks are plagued with the threat of leaks. Leaks create a significant amount of loss of resources. Pressurized water pipelines are more susceptible due to the high pressure at which water travels. Multiple researchers have tried to utilize a variety of static (devices that are left in the network) and dynamic (devices that are mobilized to the suspected location) leak detection techniques to ensure the early detection and pinpointing of leaks in water transportation networks. The main goal is to provide quick and efficient tools that can identify and pinpoint leaks in buildings while being cost-effective. This article proposes a small-scale experimental static real-time monitoring system that can identify leaks and their location with high accuracy by measuring vibration signals via wireless accelerometers. The experiment utilizes one-inch and two-inch Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and iron pipelines, which are commonly used in residential buildings. Since the proposed system is static, the wireless accelerometers are placed on the exterior walls of the pipelines. The vibration signals, derived from each accelerometer, were calculated and analyzed. A leak is identified when a spike in the signal is detected. Once a leak was identified, the model would move to determine the source of the signal, that is, the leak location. The developed models proved to be capable of accurately pinpointing leaks within an accuracy of 25 cm. The main techniques that were used in model development were regression analysis and backpropagation of artificial neural networks models.
“…Initially, the leak detection process was divided into three main steps: localizing, locating, and pinpointing. Hamilton described pinpointing as the final stage of leak detection before excavation and that the optimum prediction result for pinpointing is within ±20 cm of the predicted location, under perfect operating conditions (Hamilton, 2009). This concept was challenged by El-Zahab and Zayed, and a novel understanding was proposed as an alternative.…”
Modern water networks from municipal network to building networks are plagued with the threat of leaks. Leaks create a significant amount of loss of resources. Pressurized water pipelines are more susceptible due to the high pressure at which water travels. Multiple researchers have tried to utilize a variety of static (devices that are left in the network) and dynamic (devices that are mobilized to the suspected location) leak detection techniques to ensure the early detection and pinpointing of leaks in water transportation networks. The main goal is to provide quick and efficient tools that can identify and pinpoint leaks in buildings while being cost-effective. This article proposes a small-scale experimental static real-time monitoring system that can identify leaks and their location with high accuracy by measuring vibration signals via wireless accelerometers. The experiment utilizes one-inch and two-inch Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and iron pipelines, which are commonly used in residential buildings. Since the proposed system is static, the wireless accelerometers are placed on the exterior walls of the pipelines. The vibration signals, derived from each accelerometer, were calculated and analyzed. A leak is identified when a spike in the signal is detected. Once a leak was identified, the model would move to determine the source of the signal, that is, the leak location. The developed models proved to be capable of accurately pinpointing leaks within an accuracy of 25 cm. The main techniques that were used in model development were regression analysis and backpropagation of artificial neural networks models.
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