Abstract: Contamination emergency in water distribution systems is a complex situation where optimal operation becomes important for public health. In case of emergency corrective operational actions for flushing the pollutant out ...

Abstract: The rapid advance in information processing systems in recent decades had directed engineering research towards the development of intelligent systems that can evolve models of natural phenomena automatically—“by themselves,” ...

Abstract: Urban flooding has become a very important and growing issue around the world. In order to maintain an acceptable performance of urban drainage systems, early rehabilitation plans must be developed and implemented. The ...

Abstract: Water utilities are urged to decrease their real water losses, not only to reduce costs but also to assure long-term sustainability. Hardware- and software-based techniques have been broadly used to locate leaks; within ...