Using a genetic algorithm with a mathematical programming solver to optimize a real water distribution system

B Martínez-Bahena, MA Cruz-Chávez, EY Ávila-Melgar… - Water, 2018 - mdpi.com
This research proposes a genetic algorithm that provides a solution to the problem of
deficient distribution of drinking water via the current hydraulic network in the neighborhood …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic segment criticality analysis: A precursor to scheduling of maintenance routines in water distribution networks

HM Tornyeviadzi, H Mohammed, R Seidu - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
This study proposes a framework for dynamic segment criticality analysis and its implications
on scheduling of some reactive maintenance routines in water distribution networks (WDNs) …

Water distribution network segmentation based on group multi-criteria decision approach

ME Fontana, DC Morais - Production, 2017 - SciELO Brasil
Abstract A correct Network Segmentation (NS) is necessary to perform proper maintenance
activities in water distribution networks (WDN). For this, usually, isolation valves are …

Hydrograph peak-shaving using a graph-theoretic algorithm for placement of hydraulic control structures

M Bartos, B Kerkez - Advances in Water Resources, 2019 - Elsevier
The need to attenuate hydrograph peaks is central to the design of stormwater and flood
control systems. However, few guidelines exist for siting hydraulic control structures such …

An ASP approach for the valves positioning optimization in a water distribution system

M Gavanelli, M Nonato, A Peano - Journal of Logic and …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Positioning of valves is a real-life issue in Water Distribution System (WDS) design and,
currently, it is usually addressed by hydraulic engineers either by hand or by means of …

A semidefinite relaxation procedure for fault-tolerant observer design

FRS Sevilla, IM Jaimoukha… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A fault-tolerant observer design methodology is proposed. The aim is to guarantee a
minimum level of closed-loop performance under all possible sensor fault combinations …

[HTML][HTML] Identification of optimal number and location of isolation valves in an urban water distribution network

YD Sime, ML Kansal - AQUA—Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems …, 2024 - iwaponline.com
Urban water distribution networks (UWDNs) are critical infrastructures that provide essential
services in an urban setting. Such infrastructures are subject to frequent breakdowns …

Flexible route planning for amusement parks navigation

H Ohwada, M Okada… - 2013 IEEE 12th …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper describes flexible route planning for amusement parks (eg Disneyland)
navigation. Unlike conventional shortest path finding, we provide several types of algorithms …

Strategic Options Development and Analysis to identify criteria to evaluate segmentation problems of a water distribution network

JL e Silva Filho, ME Fontana… - 2014 IEEE International …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Due to ageing and depreciation of the water distribution network components, leaks and
ruptures are common on the water network. These problems can cause the water loss …

Constraint programming for optimal design of architectures for water distribution tanks and reservoirs: a case study

R Soto, B Crawford, S Misra, E Monfroy, W Palma… - Tehnički …, 2014 - hrcak.srce.hr
Sažetak A water distribution system is an essential component of any urban infrastructure
system. Its design is commonly a hard task mainly due to the presence of several complex …