Optimal operation of a potable water distribution network

This paper presents an approach to an optimal operation of a potable water distribution network. The main control objective defined during the preliminary steps was to maximise the use of low-cost power, maintaining at the same time minimum emergency levels in all reservoirs. The combination of dyna...

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Published in:Water science and technology 2002-01, Vol.46 (9), p.155-162
Main Authors: BISCOS, C, MULHOLLAND, M, LE LANN, M.-V, BROUCKAERT, C. J, BAILEY, R, ROUSTAN, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Control
Control valves
Distribution
Distribution management
Distribution. Storage
Drinking water
Drinking water and swimming-pool water. Desalination
Emergencies
Engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Facility Design and Construction
Forecasting
Linear programming
Mathematical models
Mixed integer
Models, Theoretical
Networks
Nonlinear dynamics
Nonlinear programming
Nonlinearity
Optimization
Pollution
Predictive control
Pumps
Reservoirs
Routing
Stability
Water distribution
Water engineering
Water Purification
Water Supply
Water supply. Pipings. Water treatment
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:This paper presents an approach to an optimal operation of a potable water distribution network. The main control objective defined during the preliminary steps was to maximise the use of low-cost power, maintaining at the same time minimum emergency levels in all reservoirs. The combination of dynamic elements (e.g. reservoirs) and discrete elements (pumps, valves, routing) makes this a challenging predictive control and constrained optimisation problem, which is being solved by MINLP (Mixed Integer Non-linear Programming). Initial experimental results show the performance of this algorithm and its ability to control the water distribution process.
ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.2166/wst.2002.0228