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Battle of background leakage assessment for water networks using successive linear programing

E. Price, A. Ostfeld

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Abstract

This research attempts to solve the BBLAWN challenge. The examined town consists of several pressure zones with significant elevation differences, causing accesses water pressure and pipe leakage. The challenge of optimally resizing the water system, to meet future water demands and minimize leakage, was solved using a successive linear programming, minimum cost, optimal operation model that includes head loss constraints, leakage control, pipe diameter selection and pressure reducing valves. A combination of an optimization model and practical engineering experience was used in the positioning of the pressure reducing valves and sizing of pump stations and water tanks.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-52
Number of pages8
JournalProcedia Engineering
Volume89
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event16th International Conference on Water Distribution System Analysis, WDSA 2014 - Bari, Italy
Duration: 14 Jul 201417 Jul 2014

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Keywords

  • Headloss
  • Optimal operation
  • Pipe diamiter
  • Pump scheduling
  • Water system

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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