Sectorization for Water Distribution Systems with Multiple Sources: A Performance Indices Comparison

Sectorization is an effective technique for reducing the complexities of analyzing and managing of water systems. The resulting sectors, called district metering areas (DMAs), are expected to meet some requirements and performance criteria such as minimum number of intervention, pressure uniformity, similarity of demands, water quality and...

The Battle of Post-Disaster Response and Restoration (BPDRR)

The paper presents the results of the Battle of Postdisaster Response and Restoration (BPDRR) presented in a special session at the first International water distribution systems analysis & computing and control in the water industry (WDSA/CCWI) Joint Conference, held in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, in July 2018. The BPDRR problem focused on...

Regla de Cobertura Óptima (RCO) de embalses para evitar sequías.: Caso de estudio: Riogrande II, Colombia

En este estudio se presenta una formulación alternativa para la Regla de Cobertura Óptima (RCO) cuyo objetivo es la determinación del la descarga óptima de embalses. Se presenta una función de pérdida de embalse para condiciones de escasez. Dicha función de pérdida de embalse se expresa como función la demanda y almacenamiento requeridos, con...

Optimal operation of the Eastern Nile System using Genetic Algorithm, and benefits distribution of water resources development

The Eastern Nile Basin is facing a number of transboundary issues, including water resources development, and the associated impacts. The Nile Basin, particularly the Eastern Nile Sub-basin, is considered as one of a few international river systems of potential conflicts between riparian countries. The Eastern Nile is characterized by the...

Optimization of water allocation in the Shatt al-Arab River under different salinity regimes and tide impact

Wastewater effluents from irrigation and the domestic and industrial sectors have serious impacts in deteriorating water quality in many rivers, particularly in areas under tidal influence. There is a need to develop an approach that considers the impact of human and natural causes of salinization. This study uses a multi-objective...