Integration between gis model and water detectors for monitoring and managing of water network in khartoum center area

The core of this paper is to integrate between a Geo-database model and detector instrument (version-XTpc pipe and cable locator, and HWg-WLD detector ) for monitoring the network operation; breakdowns, leakages, flow and pressure variations can be adopted and linked directly from cable telephone line(or wireless internet service) to a control room. HWg-WLD detects water leaks or water floods along the entire length of the sensing cable. The sensing cable detects even the smallest volume of water; HWg-WLD features a built-in web server. In case of an alarm, the device sends an e-mail to the manager of the control room. The computerized model of the Khartoum Center Water network is established have a lot of benefits of an automated system, i.e. high capacity storage; easy retrieval, easy plotting the breakdowns and leakage location for quick maintenance. This model also has a benefit of updating are gained. This Geo-database model of the study area consists of different diameter sizes of pipes, valves, detectors, and flow control valves. Finally, this paper highlights the importance of GIS techniques for water utility monitoring and management. Besides the open source tools of GIS (ArcGIS10.1) can be effectively utilized for the creation of an online water information system which can provide necessary input at all levels for effective decision making.