Customer Service-Oriented Water Distribution Network Management through Optimized Control Valve Installation

Kibum Kim, Tom Iseley, Taehyeon Kim, Dan Koo, Jayong Koo

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Abstract

Customer demand for water supply services has changed from quantitative to qualitative, and the need for services is increasing. This study aims to develop a multi-objective model that minimizes water supply risks and costs by installing additional control valves to achieve the level of service demanded by consumers. As a result of applying the model to an existing water distribution network with a current water suspension risk of 22 h in a year, an optimal control valve location was derived that could reduce the risk by 45%. Installing additional control valves was found to be a more appropriate alternative than replacing the aged pipes. In addition, the model was verified to derive the optimal solution through the Pareto solution under various conditions. This study provides a reference for establishing plans for future water distribution network (WDN) management.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPipelines 2023
Subtitle of host publicationPlanning and Design - Proceedings of Sessions of the Pipelines 2023 Conference
EditorsChristine S. Ellenberger, Jonathan D. Shirk
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages56-65
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784485019
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
EventPipelines 2023 Conference: Planning and Design - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 12 Aug 202316 Aug 2023

Publication series

NamePipelines 2023: Planning and Design - Proceedings of Sessions of the Pipelines 2023 Conference

Conference

ConferencePipelines 2023 Conference: Planning and Design
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period12/08/2316/08/23

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