A review of graph and complex network theory in water distribution networks: Mathematical foundation, application and prospects

X Yu, Y Wu, F Meng, X Zhou, S Liu, Y Huang, X Wu - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Graph theory (GT) and complex network theory play an increasingly important role in the
design, operation, and management of water distribution networks (WDNs) and these tasks …

Multi-agent systems and complex networks: Review and applications in systems engineering

M Herrera, M Pérez-Hernández, A Kumar Parlikad… - Processes, 2020 - mdpi.com
Systems engineering is an ubiquitous discipline of Engineering overlap** industrial,
chemical, mechanical, manufacturing, control, software, electrical, and civil engineering. It …

Benchmark analysis for robustness of multi-scale urban road networks under global disruptions

WL Shang, Z Gao, N Daina, H Zhang… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To date immunity to disruptions of multi-scale urban road networks (URNs) has not been
effectively quantified. This study uses robustness as a meaningful-if partial-representation of …

Water network partitioning into district metered areas: A state-of-the-art review

X Khoa Bui, M S. Marlim, D Kang - Water, 2020 - mdpi.com
A water distribution network (WDN) is an indispensable element of civil infrastructure that
provides fresh water for domestic use, industrial development, and fire-fighting. However, in …

Topological placement of quality sensors in water-distribution networks without the recourse to hydraulic modeling

C Giudicianni, M Herrera, A Di Nardo… - Journal of Water …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
The detection of contaminant intrusion into a water-distribution network (WDN) is a difficult
issue due to uncertainty related to the type of injected contaminant, source location, and …

Designing ecologically-inspired robustness into a water distribution network

T Dave, A Layton - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs), network of industries that collaborate by utilizing each
other's byproducts and wastes, are highly desirable for both the industries themselves, their …

Multi-criteria method for the realistic placement of water quality sensors on pipes of water distribution systems

C Giudicianni, M Herrera, A Di Nardo, E Creaco… - … Modelling & Software, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper aims to solve three issues frequently present in the optimal placement of water
quality sensors for protecting water distribution systems (WDSs) from both accidental and …

Extending the application of connectivity metrics for characterizing the dynamic behavior of water distribution networks

V Marsili, S Alvisi, F Maietta, C Capponi… - Water Resources …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Water distribution networks (WDNs) are complex combinations of nodes and links, and the
current tendency is to modify their topological structure through the closure of isolation …

Reducing impacts of contamination in water distribution networks: A combined strategy based on network partitioning and installation of water quality sensors

C Ciaponi, E Creaco, A Di Nardo, M Di Natale… - Water, 2019 - mdpi.com
This paper proposes a combined management strategy for monitoring water distribution
networks (WDNs). This strategy is based on the application of water network partitioning …

Automatic multiscale approach for water networks partitioning into dynamic district metered areas

C Giudicianni, M Herrera, A Di Nardo… - Water Resources …, 2020 - Springer
Water distribution systems (WDSs) today are expected to continuously provide clean water
while meeting users demand, and pressure requirements. To accomplish these targets is not …