An MS Excel tool for water distribution network design in environmental engineering education
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DOI: 10.1002/cae.21870
Abstract: An MS Excel tool for teaching hydraulic analysis of water distribution networks (WDNs) was developed. The tool is able to perform both steady‐state and extended period simulations of a WDN. The tool does not require… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; excel tool; tool; water distribution ... See more keywords
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
Perspective of Water Distribution Based on the Performance of Hydraulic Structures in the Varamin Irrigation Scheme (Iran)
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DOI: 10.1002/ird.2301
Abstract: Despite the extensive application of check and offtake structures in irrigation canals, their periodic assessment is generally not included in water management plans, especially in Iran. This issue would be more important when there are… read more here.
Keywords: hydraulic structures; irrigation; water; water distribution ... 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
Effective and convenient water management by tele-metering and controlling check gates in main open canal
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DOI: 10.1007/s10333-019-00703-8
Abstract: Check gates being installed in a main open canal work to maintain water at a constant level in order to ensure water distribution to secondary canals. This type of water distribution is called the constant upstream water… read more here.
Keywords: water; control; check gates; water distribution ... See more keywords
Hydraulic Analysis of Water Distribution Systems Based on Fixed Point Iteration Method
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-017-1601-1
Abstract: Water distribution systems with complex configurations are important urban facilities and the hydraulic analysis is essential for system design, optimization and management. Hydraulic analysis involves the procedure of calculating the hydraulic parameters of nodal pressure… read more here.
Keywords: water; water distribution; method; hydraulic analysis ... 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
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
Losses in Water Distribution Systems: A Complexity Theory Perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-018-1976-7
Abstract: Water Distribution Systems (WDSs) have losses, which are difficult to be eliminated due to the complex socio-technical nature of these systems. This paper presents a systematic review of the literature on losses in WDSs, which… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; water; water distribution; distribution systems ... See more keywords
Operation of a Prototype for Real Time Control of Pressure and Hydropower Generation in Water Distribution Networks
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-018-2131-1
Abstract: Pressure regulation is the most common strategy for leakage reduction in water distribution networks (WDNs). The literature also offers many studies pointing to the benefits of coupling pressure regulation with energy production in WDNs. To… read more here.
Keywords: real time; water distribution; operation; pressure ... See more keywords
Detection of Emerging through-Wall Cracks for Pipe Break Early Warning in Water Distribution Systems Using Permanent Acoustic Monitoring and Acoustic Wave Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-020-02560-1
Abstract: Smart water networks, created using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, have been increasingly adopted by water utilities across the world. This research focuses on the use of smart water technologies for detecting newly formed through-wall… read more here.
Keywords: pipe break; water; break early; water distribution ... See more keywords