Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company

P. Nthutang; A. Telukdarie; C. Medoh; N. Janse Van Rensburg

doi:10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609

Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company

P. Nthutang
, A. Telukdarie
, C. Medoh
, N. Janse Van Rensburg

Johannesburg Business School

University of Johannesburg

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The main objective of automated leak detection is the deployment of wireless sensor network (WSN) system for the continuous monitoring of the urban water supply networks in pursuit to early detection of leaks in order to achieve reduction of real losses within water distribution networks. This research work provides insight on the processes and activities in the run up to the pilot test conducted at Midrand: Johannesburg (Country View) including the findings made on the status of the pipe network. The project is initiated by University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Johannesburg Water (JW) in collaboration with Process Energy Environmental Technology Station (PEETS) and SME's as part of digitilising water demand management in pursuit to reduction of high levels of Non-Revenue Water. The performance of this innovative automated leak detection monitoring system has been tested and evaluated through a pilot deployment of wireless sensors in a controlled environment under real condition in the City of Johannesburg, Midrand Region. This paper is a continuation of the work done on integration of Small and Medium Enterprises for Industry 4.0 in the South African Water Services Sector specifically looking at business innovative water demand management technologies and entrepreneurship.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	479-483
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781728138046
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609
Publication status	Published - Dec 2019
Event	2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019 - Macao, Macao Duration: 15 Dec 2019 → 18 Dec 2019

Publication series

Name	IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
ISSN (Print)	2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)	2157-362X

Conference

Conference	2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019
Country/Territory	Macao
City	Macao
Period	15/12/19 → 18/12/19

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

CPS
Industry 4.0
SMEs
automated leak detection
enterprise resource planning and utility optimization
innovation and technology
water demand management
wireless sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Access to Document

10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609

Cite this

Nthutang, P., Telukdarie, A., Medoh, C., & Van Rensburg, N. J. (2019). Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company. In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019 (pp. 479-483). Article 8978609 (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609

Nthutang, P. ; Telukdarie, A. ; Medoh, C. et al. / Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors : A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019. IEEE Computer Society, 2019. pp. 479-483 (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management).

@inproceedings{11aebed05c5748b5a972fb45881133f8,

title = "Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company",

abstract = "The main objective of automated leak detection is the deployment of wireless sensor network (WSN) system for the continuous monitoring of the urban water supply networks in pursuit to early detection of leaks in order to achieve reduction of real losses within water distribution networks. This research work provides insight on the processes and activities in the run up to the pilot test conducted at Midrand: Johannesburg (Country View) including the findings made on the status of the pipe network. The project is initiated by University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Johannesburg Water (JW) in collaboration with Process Energy Environmental Technology Station (PEETS) and SME's as part of digitilising water demand management in pursuit to reduction of high levels of Non-Revenue Water. The performance of this innovative automated leak detection monitoring system has been tested and evaluated through a pilot deployment of wireless sensors in a controlled environment under real condition in the City of Johannesburg, Midrand Region. This paper is a continuation of the work done on integration of Small and Medium Enterprises for Industry 4.0 in the South African Water Services Sector specifically looking at business innovative water demand management technologies and entrepreneurship.",

keywords = "CPS, Industry 4.0, SMEs, automated leak detection, enterprise resource planning and utility optimization, innovation and technology, water demand management, wireless sensors",

author = "P. Nthutang and A. Telukdarie and C. Medoh and \{Van Rensburg\}, \{N. Janse\}",

note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 IEEE.; 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019 ; Conference date: 15-12-2019 Through 18-12-2019",

year = "2019",

month = dec,

doi = "10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609",

language = "English",

series = "IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management",

publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",

pages = "479--483",

booktitle = "2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019",

address = "United States",

}

Nthutang, P, Telukdarie, A, Medoh, C & Van Rensburg, NJ 2019, Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company. in 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019., 8978609, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEE Computer Society, pp. 479-483, 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019, Macao, Macao, 15/12/19. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609

Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company. / Nthutang, P.; Telukdarie, A.; Medoh, C. et al.
2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019. IEEE Computer Society, 2019. p. 479-483 8978609 (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

TY - GEN

T1 - Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors

T2 - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019

AU - Nthutang, P.

AU - Telukdarie, A.

AU - Medoh, C.

AU - Van Rensburg, N. Janse

PY - 2019/12

Y1 - 2019/12

N2 - The main objective of automated leak detection is the deployment of wireless sensor network (WSN) system for the continuous monitoring of the urban water supply networks in pursuit to early detection of leaks in order to achieve reduction of real losses within water distribution networks. This research work provides insight on the processes and activities in the run up to the pilot test conducted at Midrand: Johannesburg (Country View) including the findings made on the status of the pipe network. The project is initiated by University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Johannesburg Water (JW) in collaboration with Process Energy Environmental Technology Station (PEETS) and SME's as part of digitilising water demand management in pursuit to reduction of high levels of Non-Revenue Water. The performance of this innovative automated leak detection monitoring system has been tested and evaluated through a pilot deployment of wireless sensors in a controlled environment under real condition in the City of Johannesburg, Midrand Region. This paper is a continuation of the work done on integration of Small and Medium Enterprises for Industry 4.0 in the South African Water Services Sector specifically looking at business innovative water demand management technologies and entrepreneurship.

AB - The main objective of automated leak detection is the deployment of wireless sensor network (WSN) system for the continuous monitoring of the urban water supply networks in pursuit to early detection of leaks in order to achieve reduction of real losses within water distribution networks. This research work provides insight on the processes and activities in the run up to the pilot test conducted at Midrand: Johannesburg (Country View) including the findings made on the status of the pipe network. The project is initiated by University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Johannesburg Water (JW) in collaboration with Process Energy Environmental Technology Station (PEETS) and SME's as part of digitilising water demand management in pursuit to reduction of high levels of Non-Revenue Water. The performance of this innovative automated leak detection monitoring system has been tested and evaluated through a pilot deployment of wireless sensors in a controlled environment under real condition in the City of Johannesburg, Midrand Region. This paper is a continuation of the work done on integration of Small and Medium Enterprises for Industry 4.0 in the South African Water Services Sector specifically looking at business innovative water demand management technologies and entrepreneurship.

KW - CPS

KW - Industry 4.0

KW - SMEs

KW - automated leak detection

KW - enterprise resource planning and utility optimization

KW - innovation and technology

KW - water demand management

KW - wireless sensors

UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85079688472

U2 - 10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609

DO - 10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609

M3 - Conference contribution

AN - SCOPUS:85079688472

T3 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

SP - 479

EP - 483

BT - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019

PB - IEEE Computer Society

Y2 - 15 December 2019 through 18 December 2019

ER -

Nthutang P, Telukdarie A, Medoh C, Van Rensburg NJ. Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company. In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019. IEEE Computer Society. 2019. p. 479-483. 8978609. (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management). doi: 10.1109/IEEM44572.2019.8978609

Testing and Proof of Concept for Automated Leak Detection Using Wireless Sensors: A Pilot Study for Johannesburg Water Company

Abstract

Publication series

Conference

UN SDGs

Keywords

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Access to Document

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Cite this