Analysis of water distribution networks using MATLAB and Excel spreadsheet: h‐based methods

ABSTRACT The need for computer application for solving water distribution networks (WDNs) is inevitable for both educational and practical purposes. In this paper, three h‐based methods for solving WDN including h‐based Newton–Raphson method, finite element method, and gradient algorithm are impleme...

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Published in:Computer applications in engineering education 2017-01, Vol.25 (1), p.129-141
Main Authors: Niazkar, Majid, Afzali, Seied Hosein
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
computer application in water network analysis
Distribution management
Education
Excel spreadsheet
Finite element method
h‐based method
Mathematical analysis
MATLAB
Methods
Networks
Newton-Raphson method
Pipe
Spreadsheets
Teaching methods
Water distribution
water distribution network
Water engineering
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Summary:ABSTRACT The need for computer application for solving water distribution networks (WDNs) is inevitable for both educational and practical purposes. In this paper, three h‐based methods for solving WDN including h‐based Newton–Raphson method, finite element method, and gradient algorithm are implemented using MATLAB and Excel spreadsheet. The input data should be first inserted into Excel spreadsheet while MATLAB codes utilize this data to solve the pipe network. The output results are also presented in Excel for convenience. As educational facets of this application was the main focus of this paper, the details of this computer application were step‐by‐step explained with codes. Furthermore, a simple network selected from literature was analyzed using the three h‐based methods. Finally, the presented codes and this computer application are believed to encourage many educators and applicants to assess them for both educational and practical purposes in this engineering field. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 25:129–141, 2017; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/cae; DOI 10.1002/cae.21786
ISSN:1061-3773
1099-0542
DOI:10.1002/cae.21786