Energy consumption around the world is growing at an alarming rate. That brings enormous
pressure on energy production and environmental issues. Nowadays, energy efficiency …

The artificial electric field algorithm (AEFA) is a population-based metaheuristic optimization
algorithm. It is inspired by the electrostatic field theory and fundamental laws of physics. The …

Water loss has become increasingly critical as the severity of the water shortage situation
has grown in recent decades. One of the options for reducing water loss in urban water …

In the industrial world, parallel pump systems are frequently employed. Due to various
reasons, the pumps are frequently operated outside their intended parameters, which …

Closed-loop control is an effective control method to deal with uncertain disturbance in water
supply canal system (WSCS). However, previous researches mainly focus on closed-loop …

Optimizing pump operation in water networks can effectively reduce the cost of energy. To
this end, the literature provides many methodologies, generally based on an optimization …

As urbanization trends and aging infrastructure take hold worldwide, water utilities face
mounting challenges meeting the growing demand for water. This study outlines an …

This paper deals with control of pumps in large-scale water distribution networks with the
aim of minimizing economic costs while satisfying operational constraints. Finding a control …

Water distribution networks (WDNs) are vital for communities, facing threats like climate
change and aging infrastructure. Optimizing WDNs for energy and water savings is …

Leakage detection in water transmission lines is a main concern of utility companies, as the
early detection of water leakage in pipelines reduces the risk of major maintenance and …