Dynamic Programming Optimization of Water‐Treatment‐Plant Design
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 119, Issue 6
Abstract
A mathematical model incorporating the performance relationships and cost functions for the component units of a conventional water‐treatment system (viz rapid mix, clariflocculator, and rapid sand filters) was developed. An algorithm using dynamic programming is described for functional and minimal‐cost design of the system. An analysis of the stability of optimal design and its sensitivity with respect to some system parameters (viz input characteristics, interest rate and construction and power costs) is also incorporated specifically with respect to a case study.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 119 • Issue 6 • November 1993
Pages: 1158 - 1175
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Copyright © 1993 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jan 30, 1991
Published online: Nov 1, 1993
Published in print: Nov 1993
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