Modeling and Optimization of Clean Water Distribution Networks

Abstract

In this study, an optimal clean water distribution system cost model has been developed to find the minimum cost to distribute clean water. The model was then tested with real data collected from Ihumwa water distribution network of Dodoma city and other treatment cost data from literature to test the workability of the model. Hydraulic parameters such as head losses of the pipes, flow velocity and pipe pressure are calculated using water flow software. The resulted model was solved using LINGO software and the optimal cost of clean water distribution system was found by testing the different maximum and minimum velocity and pressure that give an optimal cost.