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A CFD-Based Study of Pipe Leakage Dynamics and Water Management Impacts

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  • Magashen Govender

    (Durban University of Technology)

  • Darlington Chinenye Ikegwuoha

    (Durban University of Technology)

  • Mohammed Seyam

    (Durban University of Technology)

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This paper investigates pipe leakage using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyse flow behaviour under various conditions, including laminar and turbulent states. Factors such as material, pressure, flow rate, and leak orifice size were examined to understand leakage-induced disruptions, including pressure distribution and velocity profiles. A 3D model was created in AutoCAD 2024 and simulated in Ansys Fluent, with results validated using EPANET and calibrated via Torricelli’s equation. Leak sizes ranging from 10 mm to 200 mm positively correlated with water loss. This study uniquely applies CFD with sensitivity analysis, offering detailed insights for proactive water management.

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  • Magashen Govender & Darlington Chinenye Ikegwuoha & Mohammed Seyam, 2025. "A CFD-Based Study of Pipe Leakage Dynamics and Water Management Impacts," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 39(12), pages 6701-6714, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:waterr:v:39:y:2025:i:12:d:10.1007_s11269-025-04268-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s11269-025-04268-6
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