Modelagem e otimização de rede de distribuição de água: uma contribuição tecnológica

Abstract

The main objective of this work is the development of a computational tool that uses non-linear calculations in its code for a complex modeling of optimal design of water distribution networks with or without the presence of pumping stations. The Simulated Annealing Stochastic method approach is considered for application in the global optimization process, seeking to develop an economic dimensioning, based on the lowest cost through the modeling and optimization of the distribution network to perform an adequate for the network at the lowest possible cost. The results obtained through the software reached a result suitable for the specifications provided by the user. The proposal of this work includes a more rigorous description of the behavior of the pumps, using their characteristic curves, using the Simulated Annealing method implemented in Microsoft Excel® with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).