Optimal pump operation using nonlinear programming

Lindell E. Ormsbee, Donald V. Chase

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the operational control problem of determining the optimal pump operation policy for a given distribution system. The optimal pump policy is defined as that schedule of pump operations that will result in the lowest total operating cost for a given set of boundary conditions and system constraints. In the current study, the operational control problem is divided into two subproblems. The first subproblem involves determining the optimal tank trajectory for each tank in the system. The optimal tank trajectory is defined as that series of tank water levels over time which result in a minimum total operating cost. The second subproblem involves determining the specific pump operations required to produce the optimal tank trajectories.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCrit Water Issues Comput Appl Proc 15th Annu Water Resour Conf
Pages158-161
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 1988
EventCritical Water Issues and Computer Applications: Proceedings of the 15th Annual Water Resources Conference - Norfolk, VA, USA
Duration: Jun 1 1988Jun 3 1988

Publication series

NameCrit Water Issues Comput Appl Proc 15th Annu Water Resour Conf

Conference

ConferenceCritical Water Issues and Computer Applications: Proceedings of the 15th Annual Water Resources Conference
CityNorfolk, VA, USA
Period6/1/886/3/88

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering (all)

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