From pipe line flow if water enter from large pipe to smaller, a back pressure may cause bursting out. Volume decrease while a velocity increase for equilibrium but a back pressure develop .
PE. Alex Thomas MASCE FIE
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Alex Thomas R.Eng, C.Eng, M.ASCE
Senior Site Engineer
Geo Structurals Pvt Ltd
ErnakulamAlexThomasR.Eng, C.Eng, M.ASCEIndia
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-13-2026 11:38 AM
From: Asif Rahman Soomro
Subject: Risk-Based Maintenance Strategies for Large-Diameter Water Transmission Mains
Colleagues,
In large-diameter urban transmission systems, pipeline failures can result in significant service disruption, infrastructure damage, and high restoration costs.
From an operational perspective, integrating risk-based assessment (Probability of Failure × Consequence of Failure) with preventive maintenance planning has proven effective in improving system reliability and reducing emergency response incidents.
I would be interested to learn how utilities in different regions are implementing:
• AI-driven predictive analytics
• Real-time pressure and flow monitoring
• Failure history modeling
• Digital shutdown and isolation planning tools
to enhance resilience and optimize asset lifecycle management.
I look forward to insights, research references, and practical case studies from global professionals.
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Asif Rahman Soomro PMP, M.ASCE
Engr - Trans & Dist. Manit (Water Network)
Dubai
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