Optimization of Water Distribution Networks Using Genetic Algorithm: An educational study of optimization using the program called RealPipe - Softcover

Güç, Gerçek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3843382956 ISBN 13: 9783843382953

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This study gives a description about the development of a computer model, RealPipe, which relates genetic algorithm (GA) to the well known problem of least-cost design of water distribution network. GA methodology is an evolutionary process, basically imitating evolution process of nature. GA is essentially an efficient search method basically for nonlinear optimization cases. The genetic operations take place within the population of chromosomes. By means of various operators, the genetic knowledge in chromosomes change continuously and the success of the population progressively increases as a result of these operations. GA optimization is also well suited for optimization of water distribution systems, especially large and complex systems. The primary objective of this study is optimization of a water distribution network by GA. GA operations are realized on a special program developed by the author called RealPipe. RealPipe optimizes given water network distribution systems by considering capital cost of pipes only.

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About the Author

Gerçek Güç has finished his B.Sc.on Civil Engineering Department in METU, Ankara/Turkey. After five years of professional life experience he has started his Master Degree on Water Resources Division in the same University. Currently he has his own company working on Civil Engineering area in Turkey. He is married and has a boy named Ayaz.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3843382956
• ISBN 13: 9783843382953
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100