Battle of the Leakage Detection and Isolation Methods

A key challenge in designing algorithms for leakage detection and isolation drinking water distribution systems is the performance evaluation comparison between methodologies using benchmarks. For this purpose, Battle of Leakage Detection Isolation Methods (BattLeDIM) competition was organized 2020 with aim to objectively compare methods localization events, relying on supervisory control data acquisition (SCADA) measurements flow pressure sensors installed within a virtual system. Several teams from academia industry submitted their solutions various techniques including time series analysis, statistical methods, machine learning, mathematical programming, met-heuristics, engineering judgment, were evaluated realistic economic criteria. This paper summarizes results conducts an analysis different used by teams. The highlight need further development isolation, also develop additional open benchmark problems purpose.