Hydraulic Transients in Water Distribution Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Hydraulic transients in water distribution systems (WDS) is a field of research that has advanced greatly in the last few decades. However, there are still many aspects of hydraulic transients that require further research. Hydraulic transients result from sudden changes in flow conditions in pipeline systems because of planned or accidental manoeuvers. Failures related to the effects of hydraulic transients can lead to major accidents and significant damage to pipeline systems. Nowadays, hydraulic transient analysis is a fundamental part of the design of water distribution systems. Of particular importance are the maximum and minimum pressures that are reached during the hydraulic transients.

Hydraulic transient analysis is a complicated research topic. In recent years, much progress has been made thanks to the development of computer science, numerical models and novel analysis techniques. This Special Issue focuses on all advancements related to hydraulic transients in water distribution systems, mathematical simulations, new analysis techniques, laboratory tests, protection elements and systems against water hammer, innovative strategies for controlling water hammer, hydraulic transients with trapped air, hydraulic transients with water column separation, the consequences and risks of hydraulic transients, etc. This Special Issue aims to collect novel research related to hydraulic transients in any subject.

Prof. Dr. Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel
Guest Editor

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