gravity-driven distribution systems

Robust optimal design of a tree-based water distribution network with intermittent demand

  • Frédéric Babonneau
  • Jean-Philippe Vial
    • Categories Robust Optimization Tags , , ,

    This paper discusses the design of a tree-shaped water distribution system for small, dispersed rural communities. It revisits the topic that was discussed in [Babonneau et al., 2019] and is nowadays implemented in the field. It proposes a new approach to pipe selection based on robust optimization to account for the uncertainty inherent in intermittent … Read more

    NeatWork, a tool for the design of gravity-driven water distribution systems for poor rural communities

  • Frédéric Babonneau
  • Jean-Philippe Vial
  • G Corcos
  • L Drouet
    • Categories Applications - OR and Management Sciences, Applications - Science and Engineering Tags , , ,

    NeatWork is an advanced optimization and simulation tool for the design of purely gravity-driven water distribution systems aiming at delivering clean water to poor rural communities. The exclusion of any adjustable devices, such as pumps and valves, for controlling pressures and flows is motivated by two main reasons: firstly, the system should be as simple … Read more