The development and application of evolutionary algorithms (EAs) and other metaheuristics
for the optimisation of water resources systems has been an active research field for over …

Optimisation of water distribution system design is a well-established research field, which
has been extremely productive since the end of the 1980s. Its primary focus is to minimise …

Over the last two decades, evolutionary algorithms (EAs) have become a popular approach
for solving water resources optimization problems. However, the issue of low computational …

In this paper, the application of three well-known multi-objective optimization algorithms to
water distribution network (WDN) optimum design has been considered. Non-dominated …

Water distribution networks are crucial for supplying consumers with quality and adequate
water. A water distribution system comprises connected hydraulic components which ensure …

ABSTRACT A new optimization technique called Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is
applied for the least cost design of pipe networks. The rounded search agents of the …

Complexities in river discharge, variable rainfall regime, and drought severity merit the use
of advanced optimization tools in multi-reservoir operation. The gravity search algorithm …

Various optimization approaches have been proposed in the past three decades to address
the design cost optimization problem of water distribution systems. However, recently …

Numerous metaheuristic optimization algorithms are used for optimal design of water
distribution networks. Each algorithm shows dissimilar characteristics depending on the …

Water supply systems need to be designed in an efficient way, accounting for both
construction costs and operational energy expenditures when pum** is required. Since …