Abstract: Previous models for computer‐based design of rural natural gas networks produced layouts that were not totally consistent with objectives derived from field experience, namely “eliminate parallel piping,” “branch as early ...

Abstract: A model for layout and design of branched rural natural gas distribution systems is presented. The approach used in the model is based upon Dijkstra's and minimal spanning tree algorithms. These approaches are not, by ...

Abstract: A methodology for quantifying the variation in pipe failure rates associated with temporal and spatial clustering of water‐main failures is developed. In the first stage a cross‐referencing scheme is used to determine the ...