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Multi Sources Water Supply System Optimal Control: A Case Study

Gabriele FreniVincenza NotaroValeria PuleoChiara Maria Fontanazza

subject

OptimizationEngineeringMathematical optimizationmulti source supplyLinear programmingbusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectEnvironmental engineeringWater supplymulti source supply.General MedicineOptimal controlDesalinationwater qualityOptimal managementdesalinationQuality (business)Water qualitybusinessSelection (genetic algorithm)Engineering(all)media_common

description

The optimal operation of a multi quality network was analysed applying Linear Programming methods. The peculiar service condition of the industrial city of Gela (Italy) was investigated. The network is supplied both from waters derived from a desalination plant and other natural sources. The method aimed to minimise energy cost and find the optimal operation control, while satisfying demand and quality constraints, specifically with regard to water temperature. The method proved to be effective in the selection of the optimal management strategy after the definition of a specific water quality target. (C) 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2014-01-01
10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.184http://hdl.handle.net/10447/355246