A review of graph and complex network theory in water distribution networks: Mathematical foundation, application and prospects
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 …
design, operation, and management of water distribution networks (WDNs) and these tasks …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamically adaptive networks for integrating optimal pressure management and self-cleaning controls
This paper investigates the problem of integrating optimal pressure management and self-
cleaning controls in dynamically adaptive water distribution networks. We review existing …
cleaning controls in dynamically adaptive water distribution networks. We review existing …
Extending the application of connectivity metrics for characterizing the dynamic behavior of water distribution networks
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 …
current tendency is to modify their topological structure through the closure of isolation …
A comprehensive framework to evaluate hydraulic and water quality impacts of pipe breaks on water distribution systems
Pipe breaks have significant impacts on the hydraulic and water quality performance of
water distribution systems (WDSs). Therefore, it is important to evaluate these impacts for …
water distribution systems (WDSs). Therefore, it is important to evaluate these impacts for …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal design-for-control of self-cleaning water distribution networks using a convex multi-start algorithm
The provision of self-cleaning velocities has been shown to reduce the risk of discolouration
in water distribution networks (WDNs). Despite these findings, control implementations …
in water distribution networks (WDNs). Despite these findings, control implementations …
Improving water age in distribution systems by optimal valve operation
Valve control has been widely used for reducing pressure and leakage in water distribution
systems. However, the optimized conditions often change the water flow paths and increase …
systems. However, the optimized conditions often change the water flow paths and increase …
Global optimality bounds for the placement of control valves in water supply networks
This manuscript investigates the problem of optimal placement of control valves in water
supply networks, where the objective is to minimize average zone pressure. The problem …
supply networks, where the objective is to minimize average zone pressure. The problem …
Robust optimization of valve management to improve water quality in WDNs under demand uncertainty
Water quality deterioration in water distribution networks can be associated with high water
residence time in the network. To this end, some previous studies have proposed …
residence time in the network. To this end, some previous studies have proposed …
Regularization of an inverse problem for parameter estimation in water distribution networks
An accurate hydraulic model of a water distribution network (WDN) is a critical prerequisite
for a multitude of operational, optimization, and planning tasks. The accuracy of a hydraulic …
for a multitude of operational, optimization, and planning tasks. The accuracy of a hydraulic …
[HTML][HTML] Designing isolation valve system to prevent unexpected water quality incident
Designing an effective isolation valve system (IVS) is vital to enhance resilience against
unforeseen failures in water systems. During isolation, the system's hydraulics undergo …
unforeseen failures in water systems. During isolation, the system's hydraulics undergo …