Resilience Computations for Optimal Operation of Water Distribution Systems

Puneet Khatavkar, Larry Mays

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Abstract

A methodology for computation of system resilience for the real-time operation of water distribution systems (WDS) under critical conditions of limited water and limited electrical energy is presented. Critical emergencies in WDS operations can result from extreme drought, electric grid failure, and other severe natural conditions. The basic objective of this study is to apply the concepts of system resilience within an optimization-simulation model for real-time optimal operation of water distribution systems under conditions of limited water and energy availability. The modeling approach interfaces a genetic algorithm optimization procedure with the WDS hydraulic simulator (EPANET) in the framework of an optimal control problem. The methodology is implemented within the framework of MATLAB. An example WDS is used to demonstrate the application of the resilience concepts to assess the performance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018
Subtitle of host publicationHydraulics and Waterways, Water Distribution Systems Analysis, and Smart Water - Selected Papers from the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018
EditorsSri Kamojjala
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages357-369
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9780784481424
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event18th World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018: Hydraulics and Waterways, Water Distribution Systems Analysis, and Smart Water - Minneapolis, United States
Duration: Jun 3 2018Jun 7 2018

Publication series

NameWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018: Hydraulics and Waterways, Water Distribution Systems Analysis, and Smart Water - Selected Papers from the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018

Other

Other18th World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018: Hydraulics and Waterways, Water Distribution Systems Analysis, and Smart Water
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMinneapolis
Period6/3/186/7/18

Keywords

  • Optimization
  • Real-time operations
  • Resilience
  • Simulation
  • Smart cities
  • Sustainability
  • Water distribution system
  • Water distribution system operations
  • Water energy nexus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Pollution
  • Water Science and Technology

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