Journal of Water and Wastewater; Ab va Fazilab (in persian)

Journal of Water and Wastewater; Ab va Fazilab (in persian)

Multi-Objective Optimization of Pressure-Reducing Valves Operation in Extreme Water Consumption Scenarios (Case Study: Najaf Abad Urban Water Distribution Network)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Seyed Pedram Jazayeri Farsani 1
Ramtin Moeini 2
1 PhD. in Civil Engineering-Water Resources Management, Civil Engineering and Transportation Faculty, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2 Assoc. Prof. of Civil Engineering-Water Resources Management, Civil Engineering and Transportation Faculty, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
10.22093/wwj.2025.503350.3464
Abstract
Pressure and residual chlorine concentration are among the key parameters in urban water distribution networks that require continuous monitoring and control. These networks must ensure that consumer water demands are met with adequate pressure while optimizing water quality parameters, such as residual chlorine concentration, to maximize service satisfaction. In this study, the Najaf Abad urban water distribution network was selected as a real large-scale case study. A simultaneous optimization model was developed to determine nodal average pressure, residual chlorine concentration, and network combined reliability. The multi-objective optimization problem was solved using the NSGA-II algorithm under two extreme water consumption scenarios-maximum and minimum water withdrawal during warm and cold seasons. A Pressure-Driven Analysis approach was employed to calculate network parameters. Additionally, three objective functions were optimized using the NSGA-II multi-objective optimization algorithm. The optimal solution was selected from the Pareto front using the TOPSIS method. The network under study includes four operational pressure-reducing valves; after determining their optimal set pressure values, the average network pressure was reduced by 2.9% during ward days and 13.5% during cold days. The average residual chlorine concentration did not undergo significant changes however, its further reduction was prevented through optimization, effectively achieving this objective as well. Lastly, the combined reliability increased by 1.7% and 1.3% for warm and cold days, respectively.
Keywords
Multi-Objective Optimization
Pressure Reducing Valves
Nodal Pressure
Residual Chlorine Concentration
Combined Reliability
NSGA-II
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Journal of Water and Wastewater; Ab va Fazilab (in persian)
Volume 35, Issue 4 - Serial Number 153
September and October 2024
Pages 49-70