Author(s): Hossein M.V. Samani; Seyed Taghi (OHMID) Naeeni PH.D.

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Abstract: In this study, a computer program is developed which enables us to design a water distribution system which satisfies all constraints including pipe diameters, low velocities, and nodal pressures with a minimum total cost. The hydraulic analysis of the water distribution system is performed by the Newton-Raphson method. This analysis is coupled with a non-linear optimization technique in order to minimize the design total cost. Accuracy of the developed computer program is approved by applying it to branched water distribution systems for which the optimum design can be calculated analytically in a simple manner. Comparison of the results indicates that the accuracy of the method used in this study is quite satisfactory.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00221689609498462

Year: 1996