Abstract: The standard solution of a quadratic equation is applied for modeling several boundary conditions (such as orifice, valve, and pump) in the water-hammer analysis of pipelines by the method of characteristics. Numerical ...

Abstract: The widely used Todini and Pilati method for solving the equations that model water distribution systems was originally developed for pipes in which the head loss is modeled by the Hazen-Williams formula. The friction ...

Abstract: The accurate simulation of pressure transients in pipelines and pipe networks is becoming increasingly important in water engineering. Applications such as inverse transient analysis for condition assessment, leak detection, ...

Abstract: Sudden pipe breaks occur in water transmission pipelines and distribution mains. The consequences of these breaks can be very expensive because of the service interruption, the cost of repair, and damage to surrounding ...