Abstract
Presents a new methodology for determining which pump(s) should be operated for the optimal pump operation of a water distribution system in order to minimize energy costs. Mathematically this problem is stated as a large-scale 0-1 integer nonlinear programming problem. The nonlinear programming master problem is solved as an optimal control problem using a hydraulic simulator to implicity solve the conservation of mass and energy constraints. A heuristic procedure is used to solve a zero-one integer programming subproblem. The new methodology could be applied to the development of operation policies or could be used within the context of real time operation. (A)
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Unknown Host Publication Title |
| Publisher | New York, U.S.A., American Society of Civil Engineers |
| ISBN (Print) | 0872627020, 9780872627024 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)