A Simplified Methodology for Optimal Location and Setting of Valves to Improve Equity in Intermittent Water Distribution Systems

• Published in: Water resources management Vol. 35; no. 13; pp. 4477 - 4494
• Main Authors: Gullotta, Aurora, Campisano, Alberto, Creaco, Enrico, Modica, Carlo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.10.2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: administrative management; Algorithms; Atmospheric Sciences; case studies; Civil Engineering; Computer applications; computer software; Distribution; Earth and Environmental Science; Earth Sciences; Environment; Equity; Gate valves; Genetic algorithms; geographical distribution; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Hydrogeology; Hydrology/Water Resources; Methodology; Optimization; Storms; Stormwater; Stormwater management; Valves; water; Water circulation; Water distribution; Water distribution systems; Water engineering; Water management; Water shortages; Private tanks; Equity; Control valves; Intermittent water distribution systems; EPA-SWMM; Sequential addition algorithm

In this paper, a simplified methodology to increase the water distribution equity in existing intermittent water distribution systems (WDSs) is presented. The methodology assumes to install valves in the water distribution network with the objective to re-arrange the flow circulation, thus allowing...