Uncertain parameters in the transient analysis of pipe networks lead to uncertain responses. Typical uncertainties are nodal demand, pipe friction coefficient and wave speed, which not only are imprecise in nature but also change significantly over time. Exploiting the fuzzy set theory and a simple scheme of the simulated annealing method, a conceptual model is developed. It can take into account the uncertainties of conventional transient analysis. This model helps designers of pipe systems in finding out the extent to which uncertainties in the inputs can spread to the transient highest and lowest pressures. A real piping system is analyzed herein as the case study. The results show that the transient extreme pressures can be highly affected by the uncertainties.
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June 14 2012
A fuzzy approach for considering uncertainty in transient analysis of pipe networks
Ali Haghighi;
1Department of Civil Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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Alireza Keramat
Alireza Keramat
2Engineering Department, Jundi Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran
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Journal of Hydroinformatics (2012) 14 (4): 1024–1035.
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Received:
December 08 2011
Accepted:
March 28 2012
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Ali Haghighi, Alireza Keramat; A fuzzy approach for considering uncertainty in transient analysis of pipe networks. Journal of Hydroinformatics 1 October 2012; 14 (4): 1024–1035. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/hydro.2012.191
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