Paper Title
Proposal of Effective System for Improvement and Detection of Pipeline Ruptures in Trinidad and Tobago

Abstract
According to the Water and Sewage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, every year, about 60% of water is dissipated by leaks in pipes worldwide. This, coupled with the age of the existing water lines makes ruptured pipelines common occurrence in Trinidad and Tobago causing disruptions in water supply to customers across the country. This paper proposes a system which will improve the detection and response of this issue via development of an FPGA-based flow rate sensing system. The system would be designed to install flow rate sensors on pipelines at different points and detect any drop-in flow rate. These sensors will transmit data to an FPGA which will analyze data from adjacent sensors to identify the presence of a leak and its approximate location. This proactive approach enables timely repairs, averting unforeseen disruptions in service. Furthermore, the system can uncover supply irregularities arising from factors other than leaks, thereby enhancing the overall water distribution infrastructure across Trinidad and Tobago. Keywords - Flow Rate Sensing, Water Supply Disruptions, Pipeline Rupture Detection, Water Distribution Infrastructure, National Water Distribution