Optimization of Water Distribution Networks Using Genetic Algorithm Based SOP–WDN Program

Water distribution networks are vital hydraulic infrastructures, essential for providing consumers with sufficient water of appropriate quality. The cost construction, operation, and maintenance such is extremely large. problem optimization a network governed by the type size pipelines placed in network. This optimal diameter allocation pipes has been heavily researched over past few decades. study describes development an algorithm, ‘Smart Optimization Program Distribution Networks’ (SOP–WDN), which applies genetic algorithm to least-cost design networks. SOP–WDN demonstrates application evolutionary technique, i.e., linked simulation solver EPANET, developed was applied three benchmark problems produced consistently good results. can be utilized as tool guiding engineers during rehabilitation pipelines.