Water-saving control system based on multiple intelligent algorithms

Abstract

Water conservation has become a global problem as the population increases. In many densely populated cities in China, leaks from century-old pipe works have been widespread. However, entirely eradicating the issues involves replacing all water networks, which is costly and time-consuming. This paper proposed an AI-enabled water-saving control system with three control modes: time division control, flow regulation, and critical point control according to actual flow. Firstly, based on the current leaking situation of water supply networks in China and the capability level of China’s water management, a water-saving technology integrating PID control and a series of deep learning algorithms was proposed. Secondly, a multi-jet control valve was designed to control pressure and reduce water distribution network cavitation. This technology has been successfully applied in industrial settings in China and has achieved gratifying water-saving results.

Keywords

Decision Support System / Water Distribution Networks / Deep Learning / Adaptive Control Systems

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Funding

Innovative Research Group Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(72171172, 92367101)

Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(2023Z066038001)

Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(2021SHZDZX0100)

Chinese Academy of Engineering, Strategic Research and Consulting Program(2023-XZ-65)

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