Consideration on real time implementation of fault/leak detection system

Fault or leak detection in the utilities distribution and energy fluids networks represents an objective with significant implications, where, the pollution and safety of life are priorities included. Reality and scientific literature contain dedicated solutions, proposed by theory and validated in time, and industry. Starting from a few of these, this paper proposes and analyzes some applicative solutions based on the models identification, (mathematical) modeling and supervision of normal and fault operation in the transportation and distribution networks for (liquid/fluid) utilities. Proposed supervisory structure is based on sensors/data acquisition and control architecture. The main purpose is to detect the fault situation as fast as possible and to indicate more accurately the affected area/point. The methods have been real time hardware and software implemented and validated with experimental laboratory facility.