Numerous metaheuristic optimization algorithms are used for optimal design of water
distribution networks. Each algorithm shows dissimilar characteristics depending on the …

The integer discrete particle swarm algorithm is used as an optimization technique for the
design of water distribution networks in order to minimize its total cost. Because the particle …

Fluid distribution systems can be severely damaged by water hammer. Water hammer is the
dynamic slam, bang, or shudder that occurs in pipes when a sudden change in fluid velocity …

An approach to the Reliability-based optimization of water distribution systems is presented
and applied to a case study. The approach links a genetic algorithm (GA) as the optimization …

Groundwater is considered as an important source of freshwater for several purposes. The
increasing demand of groundwater has resulted in an indiscriminate of this source causing …

Groundwater is considered as an important source of freshwater for several purposes. The
increasing demand of groundwater has resulted in an indiscriminate of this source causing …

The problem of water distribution system under steady and transient conditions is formulated
in this study as an optimization problem under hydraulic reliability. The hydraulic reliability is …

The present study concerns of developing a procedure which takes into account both the
network layout and size optimization of water distribution networks under a prespecified …