scholarly journals Analysis of Hypothetical Water Distribution Network from the Application of Three Calibration Optimization Algorithms Applying the Genetic Algorithms

10.29007/425l ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Silva ◽  
Thaisa Dias Goulart ◽  
Regina Mambeli Barros

The calibration of models applied to water distribution network systems is fundamental, as this improves the computational algorithms constructed from mathematical models. In this work from a hypothetical network, three proposed calibration algorithms were tested, (a) in terms of roughness of the model; (b) in terms of roughness and random demand and (c) in terms of random roughness and pressure directed demand. The results show few differences for the three algorithms tested, the first and third results are almost identical and slightly different from the second. However, these are basis for application in real networks, where surely the more complex algorithms can produce advantages.

Author(s):  
Alex Takeo Yasumura Lima Silva ◽  
Fernando Das Graças Braga da Silva ◽  
André Carlos da Silva ◽  
José Antonio Tosta dos Reis ◽  
Claudio Lindemberg de Freitas ◽  
...  

 Inefficiency of sanitation companies’ operation procedures threatens the population’s future supplies. Thus, it is essential to increase water and energy efficiency in order to meet future demand. Optimization techniques are important tools for the analysis of complex problems, as in distribution networks for supply. Currently, genetic algorithms are recognized by their application in literature. In this regard, an optimization model of water distribution network is proposed, using genetic algorithms. The difference in this research is a methodology based on in-depth analysis of results, using statistics and the design of experimental tools and software. The proposed technique was applied to a theoretical network developed for the study. Preliminary simulations were accomplished using EPANET, representing the main causes of water and energy inefficiency in Brazilian sanitation companies. Some parameters were changed in applying this model, such as reservoir level, pipe diameter, pumping pressures, and valve-closing percentage. These values were established by the design of experimental techniques. As output, we obtained the equation of response surface, optimized, which resulted in values of established hydraulic parameters. From these data, the obtained parameters in computational optimization algorithms were applied, resulting in losses of 26.61%, improvement of 16.19 p.p. with regard to the network without optimization, establishing an operational strategy involving three pumps and a pressure-reducing valve.  We conclude that the association of optimization and the planning of experimental techniques constitutes an encouraging method to deal with the complexity of water-distribution network optimization.


2016 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 511-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiota Korkana ◽  
Vasilis Kanakoudis ◽  
Menelaos Patelis ◽  
Konstantinos Gonelas

Author(s):  
Ibrahim Abdalrhman Abdaljlel ◽  
Adel Youssef Georgi ◽  
Amjad Hamed Shaker

This research involves the redesigning (replacement) of the water disterbution network at Aledekhar and AlShababia , using genetic algorithm technology,then studying  Add new Pipes to the current network with in parallel with the old, comparing the two solutions economically and hydraulically, and determining the coefficient of Hydraulic Reliability based on the study of the status of the network designed usingthetechnology of genetic algorithms by testing under the Fire situation, to achieve a more optimal solution, by Using software called Darwin Designer, this software was designed by the South African hydrologist Zheng WU in 2003. The results of the study showed that using genetic algorithm technology can achieve significant savings in water network projects of more than 23%, access a better hydraulic solutions and achieve hydraulic reliability of up to 100%.


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