Leakage and failures of water distribution mains in the city of Al Ain, UAE
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Article Title | Leakage and failures of water distribution mains in the city of Al Ain, UAE |
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ERA Journal ID | 214451 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Chowdhury, R. K. (Author) and Rajput, M. A. (Author) |
Journal Title | Water Practice and Technology |
Journal Citation | 11 (4), pp. 806-814 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | IWA Publishing |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1751-231X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2016.086 |
Web Address (URL) | http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/11/4/806 |
Abstract | A large amount of water is lost from the Al Ain water distribution system due to pipeline breakages that may have links to socio-economic and environmental impacts. The numbers of line failures in the region are too high. This study is an overview of the types and failure factors affecting water lines. Methods of repair and rehabilitation are described. Three case study locations were investigated. The incidence of water line breakages is relatively higher in the summer. Pipelines in the study region are comparatively new. The pipeline failures identified could be reduced by adopting modern detection techniques. Water line breakage control could improve water quality, reduce the maintenance budget and help the environment. |
Keywords | failure, leakage, water distribution pipes, water loss |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400508. Infrastructure engineering and asset management |
400513. Water resources engineering | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4v12/leakage-and-failures-of-water-distribution-mains-in-the-city-of-al-ain-uae
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