Wireless sensor network-based improved NPW leakage detection algorithm for real-time application in pipelines

Abstract

With increasing population in South Africa coupled with improved standard of living, the demand for water has increased dramatically in the past few years. To meet this demand and for effective water supply, the water loss through leakages of pipelines transporting this resource needs to be reduced. This paper briefly elaborates on work in progress employing wireless sensor networks (WSNs) to an improved negative pressure wave method for real-time leakage monitoring of a water pipeline network.