The electricity cost of pumping accounts for a large part of the total operating cost for water-
supply networks. This study presents a method based on linear programming for …

The requirements and basic components of a typical optimal control environment for water-
supply pumping systems are presented and discussed. Examined model components …

A methodology for determining optimal pump operation schedules for water-distribution
systems is presented. In addition to minimizing the energy-consumption cost, the model …

The cost of electricity used for pumping in water-distribution systems typically represents the
largest part of the total operational costs. Therefore, optimization of pump operations is a …

With the continual growth of population and shortage of energy resources, the optimal
consumption of these resources is of particular importance. One of these energy sources is …

A method based on nonlinear programming for determining the optimal operation of general
water distribution systems containing multiple sources and reservoirs is presented. The …

This note proposes models for efficiency and mechanical input power of a group of parallel
identical pumps which can be fixed or variable speed. Two approaches are considered. In …

Optimal design and operations of water distribution networks (WDNs) are of importance to
meet the customer need at a minimal cost. Three main optimization procedures are reported …

Smart water distribution networks are a good example of a large scale Cyber-Physical
System that requires monitoring for precise data analysis and network control. Due to the …

This paper presents three new indicators for assessing the energy efficiency of a
pressurized water system and the potential energy savings relative to the available …