Solving Management Problems in Water Distribution Networks: A Survey of Approaches and Mathematical Models

Modern water distribution networks (WDNs) are complex and difficult to manage due to increased level of urbanization, varying consumer demands, ageing infrastructure, operational costs, and inadequate water resources. The management problems in such complex networks may be classified into short-term...

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Published in:Water (Basel) Vol. 11; no. 3; p. 562
Main Authors: Bello, Oladipupo, Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan M., Hamam, Yskandar, Page, Philip R., Adedeji, Kazeem B., Piller, Olivier
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Basel MDPI AG 18.03.2019
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Subjects:
Algorithms
Calibration
Engineering Sciences
Growth models
Hydraulics
Mathematical models
Mathematics
operating costs
Optimization techniques
Sensors
Simulation
Strategic planning
surveys
urbanization
water distribution
Water quality
water quantity
water resources
Water shortages
water utilities
water distribution system
RESEAU DE DISTRIBUTION D'EAU
MODELISATION
OPTIMISATION
water quality
optimization
QUALITE DE L'EAU
vulnerability
modelling
calibration
VULNERABILITE
ETALONNAGE
ISSN:2073-4441, 2073-4441
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Summary:Modern water distribution networks (WDNs) are complex and difficult to manage due to increased level of urbanization, varying consumer demands, ageing infrastructure, operational costs, and inadequate water resources. The management problems in such complex networks may be classified into short-term, medium-term, and long-term, depending on the duration at which the problems are solved or considered. To address the management problems associated with WDNs, mathematical models facilitate analysis and improvement of the performance of water infrastructure at minimum operational cost, and have been used by researchers, water utility managers, and operators. This paper presents a detailed review of the management problems and essential mathematical models that are used to address these problems at various phases of WDNs. In addition, it also discusses the main approaches to address these management problems to meet customer demands at the required pressure in terms of adequate water quantity and quality. Key challenges that are associated with the management of WDNs are discussed. Also, new directions for future research studies are suggested to enable water utility managers and researchers to improve the performance of water distribution networks.
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ISSN:2073-4441
2073-4441
DOI:10.3390/w11030562