Energy-Efficient Joint Scheduling of Pumps and Valves in Water Distribution Network Using Hybrid Optimization Algorithm

Abstract

Traditionally, pumping efficiency and pressure control have been studied as separate disciplines in water companies, with a focus on optimizing pump operation and managing leakage. Present-day siphons are frequently outfitted with variable speed drives; consequently, the siphon outlet tension could be constrained by controlling siphon speed. If there are siphons upstream from a tension-decreasing valve (PRV) with no moderate tank, the PRV gulf strain could be diminished by changing siphoning in the upstream piece of the organization. In addition, when optimizing pump operation, consideration should be given to the impact of pressure-dependent leakage on the resulting schedules. Thus, this article considers the streamlining of siphon and valve plans for complex huge-scope water circulation organizations (WDN). The review takes care of the siphoning booking issue, which tries to acquire the timetable of on/off switches for each siphon and valve that limits energy power cost, taking into account the energy consumed by the functioning siphons. This schedule generates the flow and pressure through the network and it has to satisfy the demand for all nodes, conserve energy, to minimize head loss. To execute and safeguard clean water assets, functional improvement of WDSs should consider both energy and upkeep costs while deciding the ideal timetable for siphons and valves. The point of this examination is to create and confirm an energy model that can work on the effectiveness of equal siphon frameworks. Accordingly, the research proposed the mathematical model of shaft power consumption using the quadratic polynomial fitting. Additionally, investigated the potential application of Variable Speed Pumps (VSPs) to improve pressure reliability, leakage, and electrical power consumption in Water Distribution Networks (WDNs). To execute and safeguard clean water assets, functional improvement of Water Circulation Frameworks (WDSs) should consider both energy and upkeep costs while deciding the ideal timetable for siphons and valves. The point of this examination is to create and confirm an energy model that can work on the effectiveness of equal siphon frameworks. The hybrid binary dragonfly-enhanced Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is proposed for joint pumping and valve scheduling problems in WDS. The optimal scheduling is conducted based on three different energy tariffs. The Matlab programming climate is utilized to demonstrate this strategy with the assistance of the EPANet Matlab tool compartment. Analyzing a range of scenarios with varying time frames, operational limitations, and network changes, the proposed WDN solution showed its capability to efficiently create and address optimization challenges tailored to diverse needs.

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Waghmare Shwetambari Pandurang

Waghmare Shwetambari Pandurang, Asst. Professor, M.SC, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai

Sandesh S. Deore

Sandesh S. Deore, Assistant Executive Engineer CIDCO, B.E/M.Tech/PhD, CIDCO, Navi Mumbai

Sanjay R. Pawar

Dr. Sanjay R.Pawar, Associate Professor, B.E/M.Tech/PhD, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai

Bhawna Ruchi Singh

Bhawna Ruchi Singh, Asst. Professor, M.A PhD, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai

Sandip Balkrishna Chavan

Sandip Balkrishna Chavan, Computer Engineering, Asst. Professor, M.E, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai