Abstract: In this article, a comprehensive review of existing methods is presented and computationally efficient sparse null space algorithms are proposed for the hydraulic analysis of water distribution networks. The linear systems ...

Abstract: In this article, a comprehensive review of existing methods is presented and computationally efficient sparse null space algorithms are proposed for the hydraulic analysis of water distribution networks. The linear systems ...

Abstract: The optimal placement and operation of pressure control valves in water distribution networks is a challenging engineering problem. When formulated in a mathematical optimization framework, this problem results in a nonconvex ...

Abstract: The optimal placement and operation of pressure control valves in water distribution networks is a challenging engineering problem. When formulated in a mathematical optimization framework, this problem results in a nonconvex ...

Abstract: This paper considers the sectorization of a large water distribution network into district metered areas (DMAs) and simultaneously optimizes rehabilitation of the network with new pipes, control valves, and storage tanks. ...

Abstract: Water utilities are challenged to reduce their water losses through detecting, localizing, and repairing leaks as quickly as possible in their aging distribution systems. In this work, we solve this challenging problem by ...