Pressure transients generated by user activity are a potential, yet understudied, cause of failure in plumbing systems (PSs) and service lines (SLs). This study contributes to filling the knowledge gap by conducting a laboratory investigation at the Water Engineering Laboratory of the University of Perugia (Italy). In detail, a full-scale PS supplied by a representative portion of water distribution network was realized and instrumented with high-frequency pressure sensors and an electromagnetic flowmeter. Experimental data were collected by simulating demand variations at four distinct locations within the PS to replicate the activation of domestic devices. The resulting dataset provided valuable insights into the effective management of such systems and the development of appropriate protection measures.
Impact of Device Location on User-Induced Pressure Transients: Investigation on a Full-Scale Laboratory Plumbing System
Marsili V.
Primo
;Mazzoni F.;Alvisi S.;Brunone B.Penultimo
;Meniconi S.Ultimo
2026
Abstract
Pressure transients generated by user activity are a potential, yet understudied, cause of failure in plumbing systems (PSs) and service lines (SLs). This study contributes to filling the knowledge gap by conducting a laboratory investigation at the Water Engineering Laboratory of the University of Perugia (Italy). In detail, a full-scale PS supplied by a representative portion of water distribution network was realized and instrumented with high-frequency pressure sensors and an electromagnetic flowmeter. Experimental data were collected by simulating demand variations at four distinct locations within the PS to replicate the activation of domestic devices. The resulting dataset provided valuable insights into the effective management of such systems and the development of appropriate protection measures.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
