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This study introduces a new model combining space-time radial basis collocation method (RBCM) and differential evolution algorithm (DEA) for accurate river pollutant source identification. The method efficiently estimates release history, aiding pollution response and remediation strategies.

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  • Computational Hydrodynamics
  • Numerical Modeling

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  • Accurate identification of pollutant source release history in rivers is crucial for effective emergency response and remediation.
  • Space-time radial basis collocation method (RBCM) is a meshless technique capable of estimating release history from downstream concentration data.
  • Parameter uncertainty in RBCM significantly impacts estimation accuracy, necessitating efficient and precise parameter optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel model integrating space-time RBCM with the differential evolution algorithm (DEA) for enhanced pollutant source identification.
  • To improve the efficiency and accuracy of parameter estimation for space-time RBCM in river pollution studies.
  • To design a new loss function that accounts for RBCM node configuration to ensure parameter rationality.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of the differential evolution algorithm (DEA) as an efficient parameter optimizer for space-time RBCM.
  • Development of a novel loss function considering the imbalance of RBCM nodes to refine parameter selection.
  • Validation of the proposed method using numerical simulations and a real-world river pollution case.

Main Results:

  • The combined RBCM-DEA model accurately estimates river pollutant source release history with reduced time consumption.
  • DEA demonstrates superior efficiency compared to k-fold cross-validation in optimizing space-time RBCM parameters.
  • The new loss function yields more precise estimated release histories by ensuring rational parameter selection.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed RBCM-DEA model offers an efficient and accurate approach for identifying river pollutant source release histories.
  • The study highlights the effectiveness of DEA and a novel loss function in overcoming parameter uncertainty challenges in RBCM.
  • This methodology provides a valuable tool for environmental management, supporting rapid pollution response and targeted remediation efforts.