Authors: Kalungi, Paul; Croxton, Neil

Source: Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC 2011: Session 71 through Session 80 , pp. 4649-4658(10)

Publisher: Water Environment Federation

Abstract:

Prioritisation of network assets for routine maintenance is a complex exercise. Failure to operate key valves or to isolate critical network pipes during planned or emergency work on the network could have a significant impact on the level of service for customers in terms of disruption due to flooding, lack of water or very low pressure. The situation is further complicated by the fact that there are several thousand network valves and water utilities have a finite maintenance budget. This paper presents a case study in which an automated approach is used to identify the most critical network assets in order to prioritise them for maintenance, improve serviceability and reduce customer complaints. In the absence of this type of modelling methodology, the Water Utility has to rely on the experience of operators to identify critical assets without clear visibility of the consequence of failure.

Keywords: Asset maintenance; risk management; renewal and replacement decisions; customer levels of service; water utility; valve criticality; water distribution systems; unplanned interruptions to supply; pound; overall performance assessment

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864711802765408

Publication date: 2011-01-01

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