KR-20260062781-A - APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING WATER LEAK REPAIR

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and method for supporting leak repair work, comprising a memory in which at least one command is stored, and a processor that executes at least one command stored in the memory, wherein the processor models a water supply network to generate a water supply network model and detects an optimal combination of valves to be shut off to isolate a leaking pipe based on the generated water supply network model.

Inventors

• 배현수
• 김광주
• 강미선
• 유정원
• 장인수

Assignees

• 한국전자통신연구원

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20250219

Priority Date

20241029

Claims (1)

1. Memory in which at least one instruction is stored; and It includes a processor that executes at least one instruction stored in the memory, A leak repair support device, wherein the processor models a water supply network to generate a water supply network model, and detects the optimal combination of valves to be shut off to isolate a leaking pipe based on the water supply network model.

Description

Apparatus and Method for Supporting Water Leak Repair The present invention relates to a leak repair work support device and method capable of supporting leak repair work. Water supply systems are critical infrastructure in modern society, playing an essential role in basic living. A stable water supply is vital for maintaining public health and ensuring the smooth operation of industry and commerce. However, water supply systems can be damaged due to aging, external shocks, or natural disasters, which can lead to leaks. Beyond mere water waste, leaks can cause serious economic losses and threaten the environment and infrastructure stability. Meanwhile, since water supply networks consist of complex structures, it is not easy to analyze the entire network centered on the leak point and find the optimal valve combination to block the leak section when a leak occurs. Traditionally, the optimal valve combination has been determined based on the operator's experience and judgment; however, this method carries the risk of shutting off the wrong valve, which could lead to unnecessary water cutoffs. The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Published Patent Application No. 10-2023-0080536 (June 7, 2023). FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a leak recovery work support device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an illustrative diagram for explaining a water supply network model according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 3 to 5 are exemplary diagrams illustrating the process of detecting the optimal valve combination that must be blocked to isolate the leak pipe. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a method for supporting leak recovery work according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the leak recovery work support device and method according to the present invention will be described. In this process, the thickness of lines or the size of components depicted in the drawings may be exaggerated for the sake of clarity and convenience of explanation. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intent or convention of the user or operator. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be based on the content throughout this specification. Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals. Throughout the specification, when a part is described as "including" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components. The implementations described herein may be implemented, for example, as methods or processes, devices, software programs, data streams, or signals. Even if discussed only in the context of a single form of implementation (e.g., discussed only as a method), the implementation of the discussed features may also be implemented in other forms (e.g., devices or programs). Devices may be implemented in appropriate hardware, software, and firmware, etc. Methods may be implemented in devices such as processors, which generally refer to processing devices including, for example, computers, microprocessors, integrated circuits, or programmable logic devices. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a leak repair work support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an illustrative diagram for explaining a water supply network model according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 to 5 are illustrative diagrams for explaining a process of detecting the optimal valve combination that must be blocked to isolate a leaking pipe. Referring to FIG. 1, a leak recovery work support device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a communication interface (110), a user interface (120), a memory (130), and a processor (140). The leak recovery work support device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include various additional components in addition to the components shown in FIG. 1, or may not include some of the above components. The communication interface (110) can communicate with an external device. The communication interface (110) can communicate with various types of external devices according to various types of communication methods. The communication interface (110) can receive information regarding the water supply network by communicating with an external server that stores informati