The Safety Operations and Intelligent Control of Water Network Engineering Systems
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydraulics and Hydrodynamics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydraulic structures; concrete dams; dams and dikes; dam safety; structural health monitoring; reliability analysis; risk analysis
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Interests: hydraulic structures; rockfill dams; dam safety; geotechnical engineering; seismic; reliability analysis; stochastic dynamic analysis; probability
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Interests: hydraulic structures; arch dams; dams and dikes; dam safety; numerical method; seismic analysis; reservoir reinforcement; nondestructive testing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water is a fundamental resource that supports life, economic activities, and environmental sustainability. As global populations grow and climate change impacts become more pronounced, the management and safety of water network engineering systems have never been more critical. Ensuring the reliable operation and intelligent control of these systems is essential to providing a continuous water supply, protecting infrastructure, and safeguarding public health and the environment.
The intricate nature of water networks, which encompass reservoirs, dams, pipelines, treatment plants, and distribution systems, poses significant challenges. These challenges include, but are not limited to, the aging of infrastructure, increased demand, pollution, natural disasters, and cyber threats. The integration of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and big data analytics offers new opportunities to enhance the safety, resilience, and efficiency of water network systems.
This Special Issue aims to address these challenges by focusing on the safety operations and intelligent control of water network engineering systems. We seek to bring together cutting-edge research and innovative solutions that contribute to the development of robust methodologies and technologies. We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit their original research papers, reviews, and case studies. Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Water network safety evaluation methods;
(2) Intelligent control systems for water networks;
(3) Risk assessment and management in water engineering;
(4) Integration of IoT and AI in water safety operations;
(5) Reliability analysis of water infrastructure;
(6) Seismic impact and mitigation strategies for water networks;
(7) Dynamic and static analyses of water engineering structures;
(8) Safety monitoring and real-time data analysis;
(9) Case studies on water network safety and control;
(10) Emergency response planning and disaster management in water networks;
(11) Sustainability and environmental impact assessments of water networks;
(12) Cybersecurity in water network operations;
(13) Policy and regulatory frameworks for water network safety and control.
By exploring these topics, we aim to foster advancements that contribute to the sustainable and secure management of water resources. We look forward to your contributions to this Special Issue, which will serve as a valuable resource for advancing the field of water network engineering safety and intelligent control.
Dr. Yantao Zhu
Dr. Rui Pang
Dr. Binghan Xue
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- water network safety
- intelligent control systems
- risk assessment
- IoT and AI integration
- infrastructure reliability
