Fluid Mechanics in Water Distribution Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Modelling fluids within water distribution systems remains a significant challenge for urban planners and engineers. All hydraulic networks are vulnerable to transient events, which can lead to severe ruptures depending on their magnitude and frequency. As urban environments become increasingly complex and the demand for reliable water supply systems continues to grow, there is an urgent need for innovative approaches to understanding and managing these dynamic phenomena. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research with the potential to significantly advance the current body of knowledge on fluid mechanics in water distribution systems. We seek novel contributions in the following areas:

• Development of Mathematical Models: We invite papers that explore new mathematical models for water distribution systems, accounting for monophasic (water) or biphasic (water and air) fluids. Contributions that address the impact of transient events, with a detailed analysis of pressure surges or sub-atmospheric pressure, are particularly encouraged.
• Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): We are interested in studies utilising 2D and 3D CFD to analyse complex hydraulic events within water distribution systems. Research that integrates CFD with other modelling techniques to simulate real-world conditions and predict system behaviour under various scenarios is highly valued.
• Real-Time Data Integration: We encourage submissions that use real-time data from experimental setups or actual networks. Papers demonstrating the application of classical fluid mechanics theory combined with integrating sensor data, machine learning, or IoT technologies to enhance water distribution systems’ monitoring, control, and optimisation are especially welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing the frontiers of fluid mechanics in water distribution systems.

Prof. Dr. Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel
Dr. Óscar E. Coronando-Hernández
Guest Editors

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• fluid mechanics
• hydraulic networks
• water distribution systems
• water supply networks
• mathematical models
• simulation models
• optimization models
• numerical simulation
• computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• transients flows
• pressure surges
• real-time data integration
• laboratory test