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VOL. 12, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Hydraulic analysis of water distribution network in Bauchi metropolis using Epanet 2.0
Authors
Sagir Abdullahi Yusuf, Muhammad Suleiman
Abstract
This research investigates the hydraulic
analysis of the water distribution network in Bauchi metropolis, which is
characterized by low pressure points affecting access to safe potable water for
a large population. The network comprises 97 pipes of various sizes, 72
junctions, 2 tanks, and one source reservoir supplying water. Estimated current
and future water demands are 42,856.16 m³/day and 63,214.48 m³/day respectively
for the next 20 years. EPANET 2.0 was utilized for analysing and redesigning
the system to address these demands. The analysis of the current water
distribution network revealed inefficiencies, with 94% of nodes experiencing
negative pressure after 4 hours of simulation. Only 8 out of 72 nodes
maintained a pressure head above 14 m, falling short of the AWWA's recommended
15-70 m range. Additionally, 39 out of 97 links exceeded the maximum velocity
of 3 m/s, and 85 links surpassed the minimum flow rate of 0.3 l/s. The system's
average output of 451.76 l/s does not meet the total nodal demand of 726.87
l/s, resulting in a 37.85% shortfall. Expanding the treatment plant to increase
reservoir capacity is recommended.
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Pages:32-40
How to cite this article:
Sagir Abdullahi Yusuf, Muhammad Suleiman "Hydraulic analysis of water distribution network in Bauchi metropolis using Epanet 2.0". International Journal of Research in Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol 12, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 32-40
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