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Selecting optimal pipe diameters for water supply networks is challenging. This study uses evolutionary genetic algorithms coupled with hydraulic simulation to balance cost and performance, aiding enterprise decisions.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Balancing cost reduction and water supply performance presents a significant challenge in pipe network management.
  • Determining the appropriate pipe diameter is crucial for efficient water distribution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To transform the pipe diameter selection problem into a multi-objective optimization problem.
  • To determine the optimal pipe diameter selection in pipe networks using evolutionary genetic algorithms.

Main Methods:

  • Coupling evolutionary genetic algorithms with EPANET hydraulic simulation software in a Python environment.
  • Utilizing multi-objective optimization techniques to solve the complex problem.
  • Testing the performance of algorithms like NSGA-II and NSGA-III on typical case studies.

Main Results:

  • NSGA-II and NSGA-III demonstrated superior performance in case tests.
  • Increasing objective functions impacts the size of the optimal solution set and individual objective function values.
  • A balance between water supply economy and reliability was successfully identified.

Conclusions:

  • Coupling hydraulic models with multi-objective optimization algorithms provides an effective approach for pipe diameter selection.
  • This method offers valuable auxiliary decision-making support for water supply enterprises.
  • The study highlights the trade-offs between economic considerations and reliable water supply performance.