An optimization model for the layout of a branching water distribution system

Albo Salih, Hasan

doi:10.30772/qjes.2023.180307

	An optimization model for the layout of a branching water distribution system
Al-Qadisiyah Journal for Engineering Sciences
Volume 16, Issue 3, September 2023, Pages 194-199 PDF (358.67 K)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.30772/qjes.2023.180307
Author
Hasan Albo Salih^*
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Abstract
This paper presents an optimization model for the layout of a branching water distribution system. The goal is to minimize construction costs while meeting the system's demands. The study utilizes the general algebraic modeling system (GAMS) to optimize a non-looping water distribution system. The methodology involves determining the existence and diameter of connections between demand nodes. The optimization problem is formulated as a mixed-integer non-linear programming (MINLP) problem. A simplified layout is used to illustrate the constraints and validate the model. The explicit model implemented in GAMS yields optimal solutions and demonstrates the effectiveness of the approach. The results highlight the decisions on connection existence, flow, and pipe diameter, contributing to cost minimization. The findings from this study provide insights for optimizing the design of branching water distribution systems and reducing construction costs.
Keywords
Water; Optimization; Cost; Modeling; GAMS; MINLP

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