Abstract: A rational procedure for the optimization of branched water supply networks is developed in closed form. Two case studies are presented to illustrate the procedure for the optimal design of complete gravity systems and ...

Abstract: Identifying the need for intermediate and/or end pumping in real life wastewater collection systems, an optimization algorithm is developed for the design of gravity‐cum‐pumped systems with recourse to dynamic programming. ...

Abstract: A single substrate unsteady-state model describing biofilm kinetics during the growth phase of biofilm is presented. The model incorporates Monod-type kinetics and diffusive mass transport. The proposed non-dimensional ...

Abstract: A computer algorithm for the selection of optimal depth‐diameter combinations for all links of a complete gravity wastewater collection system has been developed using dynamic programming. The algorithm incorporates two ...

Abstract: Application of neural networks for regional system identification is reported in the context of sustainable development. Neural network I captures relationships among natural resource status, economic conditions, amenities, ...

Abstract: Mesophilic biomethanation of distillery spentwash has been investigated at a pilot scale with a diphasic anaerobic process. An operational strategy to suppress sulfide inhibition through pH control in the methane phase has ...