A visual application for teaching pipe flow optimization in engineering curricula
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DOI: 10.1002/cae.22181
Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of programming in the learning and understanding of water distribution networks. This paper presents the implementation of a programming language C# for applications for… read more here.
Keywords: application teaching; engineering; visual application; water distribution ... See more keywords
Topological analysis of unbalanced distribution networks with single‐phase switching equipment and temporary elements
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DOI: 10.1002/etep.2455
Abstract: Summary A need to minimize the duration of outages in weakly meshed distribution networks leads to the intensive application of single-phase switching equipment and temporary elements. The result creates a wide range of allowed, but… read more here.
Keywords: phase; phase switching; switching equipment; distribution networks ... See more keywords
Scalable Pareto set generation for multiobjective co-design problems in water distribution networks: a continuous relaxation approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-016-1537-8
Abstract: In this paper, we study the multiobjective co-design problem of optimal valve placement and operation in water distribution networks, addressing the minimization of average pressure and pressure variability indices. The presented formulation considers nodal pressures,… read more here.
Keywords: distribution networks; water; multiobjective design; water distribution ... See more keywords
Energy storage system location selection for smart grid applications on distribution networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s00202-016-0416-z
Abstract: Every day, the evaluation of classical distribution networks (DNs) to smart grids (SGs) has become a necessity, and renewable energy sources (RESs) are an important part for smart grids. One of the most significant problems… read more here.
Keywords: storage; location; energy; distribution networks ... See more keywords
Integration of storage systems in distribution networks through multiobjective optimization
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DOI: 10.1007/s00202-017-0672-6
Abstract: The use of storage systems in distribution networks allows smoothing the load diagram. In fact, the cost of energy is different along the day and companies can be encouraged to use these systems, since the… read more here.
Keywords: systems distribution; storage; multiobjective optimization; storage systems ... See more keywords
An intelligent and cost-effective method for single-phase fault location in conventional distribution systems
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DOI: 10.1007/s00202-020-01008-4
Abstract: Fault location in medium voltage (MV) electricity distribution networks has always been a challenge, in particular, for the last few years. The existence of information only at the beginning of the feeder and the complexity… read more here.
Keywords: fault; location; method; fault location ... See more keywords
Power Distribution in the Networks of Terrorist Groups: 2001–2018
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DOI: 10.1007/s10726-020-09674-2
Abstract: Since 9/11, terrorism has become a global issue of the twenty-first century. Terrorist organizations become important actors of world politics as they gain influence on political process and decision-making. Some organizations compete with each other… read more here.
Keywords: power; networks terrorist; power distribution; distribution networks ... See more keywords
Informational Entropy: a Failure Tolerance and Reliability Surrogate for Water Distribution Networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-017-1684-8
Abstract: Evolutionary algorithms are used widely in optimization studies on water distribution networks. The optimization algorithms use simulation models that analyse the networks under various operating conditions. The solution process typically involves cost minimization along with… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; entropy; operating conditions; water ... See more keywords
Integration of Hydraulic and Water Quality Modelling in Distribution Networks: EPANET-PMX
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-017-1760-0
Abstract: Simulation models for water distribution networks are used routinely for many purposes. Some examples are planning, design, monitoring and control. However, under conditions of low pressure, the conventional models that employ demand-driven analysis often provide… read more here.
Keywords: distribution networks; water; water quality; quality modelling ... See more keywords
Joint Entropy Based Multi-Objective Evolutionary Optimization of Water Distribution Networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-017-1888-y
Abstract: It is essential to consider resilience when designing any water distribution network and surrogate measures of resilience are used frequently as accurate measures often impose prohibitive computational demands in optimization algorithms. Previous design optimization algorithms… read more here.
Keywords: entropy; water; water distribution; optimization ... See more keywords
Water distribution networks design under uncertainty
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DOI: 10.1007/s11750-016-0425-0
Abstract: Water distribution networks are important systems that provide citizens with an essential public service which is crucial for the normal development of most basic activities of life. Despite many water distribution network problems have been… read more here.
Keywords: uncertainty; networks design; water; water distribution ... See more keywords