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This review highlights nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and structural health monitoring (SHM) for freshwater pipes. It details technologies, challenges, and methodologies for inspecting these vital, often buried, water networks.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Civil Infrastructure

Background:

  • Pipe networks are crucial for transporting essential commodities like water, oil, and natural gas.
  • Early defect detection in pipe networks prevents significant economic losses and safety hazards.
  • Freshwater pipeline monitoring lags behind oil and gas due to lower perceived risk and unique deployment challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review prominent nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and structural health monitoring (SHM) technologies for freshwater pipelines.
  • To identify challenges specific to monitoring buried freshwater infrastructure.
  • To provide a holistic overview of NDE/SHM principles, successes, and technological hurdles in freshwater pipe inspection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing NDE/SHM technologies applicable to freshwater pipes.
  • Analysis of challenges posed by underground and buried pipeline systems.
  • Synthesis of methodologies transferable to practical SHM applications.

Main Results:

  • Several NDE/SHM technologies show promise for freshwater pipe inspection.
  • Significant challenges exist in deploying monitoring systems for buried pipelines.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for transitioning lab findings to real-world applications.

Conclusions:

  • Effective NDE/SHM for freshwater pipes requires addressing unique infrastructure challenges.
  • Further research and development are needed to overcome technological and deployment barriers.
  • A comprehensive understanding of physical principles and practical limitations is key for successful monitoring.