Objetivo The aim is to establish the feasibility and efficacy of introducing real-time, optimal-control for water-distribution networks with a view to reducing operating costs and leakage. To that end, a generic methodology will be developed based on the use of a trained artificial neural network for predicting the consequences of control settings and a genetic algorithm to determine the optimal combination. Demand fluctuations, operating constraints and tariff structure will be taken into account. The prototype system will be applied to two networks of different complexities and the results compared with manual control. As a consequence of improved pressure management, it is confidently expected that optimal control will save some 20 percent of operating costs, particularly if leakage reduction is taken into account. Additionally, there will be improvements to system performance by ensuring that operational requirements are consistently met. Ámbito científico natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligencecomputational intelligence Programa(s) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Tema(s) 1.1.4.-1. - Key action Sustainable Management and Quality of Water Convocatoria de propuestas Data not available Régimen de financiación CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinador UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Cassie Building, Claremont Road NE1 7RU NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Reino Unido Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Participantes (3) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Israel Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Technion City 32000 HAIFA Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA España Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección S/N,Camino de Vera s/n 46022 VALENCIA Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI FERRARA Italia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Via Saragat 1 44100 FERRARA Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos
