A synchronous optimization method for self-pressure drip irrigation pipe network system is proposed. We have generalized the optimization design problem of the system and have established the mathematical models for the simultaneous optimization desi...
To address the complexity and high computational burden in the design of drip irrigation networks, the Jaya algorithm is utilized to study factors affecting project costs, including equipment and pipeline depreciation and the operation and management...
The process of designing water distribution networks is divided into two main stages: network layout routing and pipe sizing. However, routing and sizing are not separate tasks—the shape of the network affects the diameters of the pipes, and vi...
We proposed an economic, cost-constrained optimal design of a water distribution system (WDS) that maximizes seismic reliability while satisfying pressure constraints. The model quantifies the seismic reliability of a WDS through a series of procedur...
The primary objective of water supply systems is to ensure a reliable delivery of water in appropriate quantity, quality, and pressure. Designing water supply networks involves determining their geometric layout and capacity by selecting suitable pip...
This paper proposes an iterative mathematical optimization framework to solve the layout and hydraulic design problems of sewer networks. The layout selection model determines the flow rate and direction per pipe using mixed-integer programming, whic...
On numerous occasions, we often have very little information or must make a decision considering qualitative aspects that are difficult to evaluate. This study focuses on obtaining objective criteria to assist in decision-making in the design phase o...
Water distribution networks (WDNs) are defined as the planning for the development, distribution, and utilization of water resources. The main challenge of WDNs is to preserve limited water resources while providing effective benefits from these reso...
The Urban Drainage Network (UDN) is a type of underground municipal infrastructure responsible for transporting sewage and rainwater. To keep abreast of the hydraulic and water quality conditions of the pipes and to detect problems such as pipe clogg...
To restore water pipes damaged by earthquakes, it is common to block the water flow by closing the associated shut-off valves. In this process, water supply suspension in the area connected to the isolated pipes is inevitable, which decreases the ser...
An automated algorithm based on the dynamic hydrological and hydraulic simulation modules in Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) was developed to aid the design of storm sewer networks, provided that a layout is given. Numerical performance of the pr...
The firefighting capacity of water distribution networks following earthquakes is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on resilient infrastructure and sustainable communities. Isolating broken pipes to curb leakage can preserve w...
Pipe leakage in water distribution networks causes water loss, pressure decline, energy waste, and reduced service reliability. This study aims to support early localization of two simultaneous pipe leaks using the evaluated 11-sensor pressure-monito...
Manually preparing the data for the analysis of the calculation of a pipe network of air-cooled turbine blades is inefficient. In this paper, a method to adaptively divide the blade model and extract data of the flow units is proposed. In this method...
The idea of this paper comes from the need for a practical layout design for the subsea pipe line network and the power transmission network of offshore wind farms with subsea cables, which are both subsea transmission networks with line-shaped condu...
The urbanization of new areas beyond the existing perimeter of a town implies the expansion of several infrastructures, including the district heating network. The main variables involved in the design of the district heating network expansion are th...
This study addresses the growing inadequacies of traditional architectural concepts and techniques in stormwater management amid the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, particularly in densely built urban micro-spaces. To tackle these cha...
The service range of a district cooling system is strongly affected by the energy consumption of chilled-water distribution in the supply-side pipe network. With increasing cooling distance, pump operating energy consumption, pump-induced temperature...
The paradigm of “divide and conquer” has been well used in Water Distribution Systems (WDSs) zoning planning in recent years. Indeed, Water Network Partitioning (WNP) has played an irreplaceable role in leakage control and pressure manage...
This study introduces a novel approach for the multi-model analysis of complex water distribution networks (WDNs). The research focuses on designing and optimizing various WDN configurations while adhering to hydraulic constraints. Several key parame...
In the last decades several reliable technologies have been proposed for fault detection in water distribution networks (DNs), whereas there are some limitations for transmission mains (TMs). For TM inspection, the most common fault detection technol...
The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with intelligent optimization techniques can significantly enhance the design efficiency of water distribution networks (WDNs). Despite this, the dynamic interoperability between BIM platforms an...
Pressurized tree-type water distribution network (WDN) is widely used in rural water supply projects. Optimization of this network has direct practical significance to reduce the capital cost. This paper developed a discrete nonlinear model to obtain...
In this article an approach to incorporate a flexible cost functions framework into the cost-optimal design of heat exchanger networks (HENs) is presented. This framework allows the definition of different cost functions for each connection of heat s...
Pumps As Turbines (PATs) are a class of unconventional hydraulic turbines consisting of standard water pumps working in reverse mode as the prime mover. Such devices can be well suited for either in-pipe energy recovery or small-scale hydropower, but...
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is an important geophysical technique in subsurface detection. However, traditional numerical simulation methods such as finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) face challenges in accurately simulating complex heterogeneou...
This paper describes an infrastructure to detect burst events in a water distribution network, which we illustrate using the Guangzhou water distribution system (WDS). We consider three issues: The feasibility and capability of accurate detection, th...
Water Loss (WL) is a global issue. In Italy, for instance, WL reached 36.2% of the total fresh water conveyed in 2020. The maintenance of a water supply system is a strategic task that requires a huge amount of investment every year. In this work, we...
The upgrading of large informal settlement areas takes place in sections for technical, economic and social reasons. On one hand, planning is faced with the challenge of taking individual structural and social conditions into account when dividing up...
This study focuses on the application of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) in conducting field surveys and data processing at the northern campus of Jilin Jianzhu University. The research site’s geographical location and overall conditions are des...
Urban pluvial flooding occurs when the capacity of sewer networks is surcharged due to large amounts runoff produced during intense rain events. Rapid urbanization processes and changes in climate increase these events frequency. Effective and sustai...
The evolution of district heating networks is moving toward low temperatures in heat distribution with so called 4th generation networks. However, the lowest heat transfer fluid temperatures in district heating are achieved through ultra-low temperat...
Cities and their infrastructure networks are always in motion and permanently changing in structure and function. This paper presents a methodology for automatically creating future water distribution networks (WDNs) that are stressed step-by-step by...
With accelerating urbanisation, extreme rainfall events have become increasingly frequent, leading to rising urban flooding risks that threaten city operation and infrastructure safety. The rapid expansion of impervious surfaces reduces infiltration...
Increasing demand for energy due to comfort requirements in the built environment coupled with development of road networks and amplifying heat island effect call for a comprehensive approach that can answer both issues. The lifespan of an asphalt la...
Urban flooding disasters are increasingly prevalent because of global climate change and urbanization. University campuses, as independent functional zones, exhibit complex rainfall–runoff dynamics. This study focuses on the China University of...
Drinking water and fire safety are strongly bonded to each other. Actual drinking water demand and fire flows are both delivered through the same network, and are both devoted to public health and safety. In The Netherlands, the discussion about fire...
The suspension pipe bridge has become the main span type due to its large span, light structure, and other characteristics, playing an important role in the construction of the oil and gas backbone network and energy layout. Tunnel-type anchorage (TT...
Paranoá Lake is an urban lake and it is being used as a source for urban water supply since last year. Until 1990, algal blooms occurred and improvements on wastewater treatment plants carried out improved the water quality very rapidly due to...
Historic cities face a dual challenge of managing waterlogging risks while adhering to strict preservation constraints. Traditional drainage upgrades often require extensive excavation, threatening cultural heritage. This study establishes a quantita...