Abstract: A coaxial sensor array system configured for prediction of leaks in a water distribution network based on data acquired from coaxial sensor array including: at least one hydrophone; a hydrophone mount configured to house the at least one hydrophone; a pressure transducer configured to measure pressure of a water column within which the plurality of hydrophones is submerged; a pressure transducer mount implemented as a lead-free brass disc configured for fitment of the pressure transducer; an electrical connector configured to connect communication cables to the pressure transducer; a sensor housing configured to house the at least one hydrophone and the pressure transducer; and an end cap configured to seal a back end of the coaxial sensor array system and further configured to allow communications to pass through into a watertight shielded flexible conduit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 14, 2023
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2024
Assignee:
Digital Water Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
David Neil Biesty, Timothy John Sutherns