Leakage detection and localization in pipelines has become an important aspect of water
management systems. Since monitoring leakage in large-scale water distribution networks …

Bayesian belief networks (BBNs) are probabilistic graphical models that can capture and
integrate both quantitative and qualitative data, thus accommodating data-limited conditions …

This article presents the results of a numerical experiment and an analysis of temperature
fields (coolers for gas) using cooling elements in the case study gas pipeline. An analysis of …

Companies in charge of water supply networks are making a huge effort to optimally plan
the annual replacements of pipes. This would save costs, enable a higher quality of service …

Lacking a holistic framework for analyzing risk factors would result in the inaccurate
assessment of safety performance and poor safety management. This research aims to …

Natural gas pipeline network (NGPN) accident is a kind of catastrophic disaster as the
hazard of natural gas may present a large-scale extension in NGPN that can easily result in …

The unintentional release of urban buried gas pipeline may cause crucial consequences to
the economy, society and environment. Corrosion and external interference are primary …

With the rapid urbanization, urban underground utility tunnels have seen fast growth in
China in the past few years. Urban utility tunnels can house various kinds of city 'lifelines' …

The main objective of sustainable development is to ensure the current and future demand
can be satisfied. Food, energy and water is the primary human demand. However, China is …

The development of natural gas industry relies on safe and dependable pipeline networks.
Gas pipe leakages can easily escalate to catastrophic events and result in tremendous …