Hydraulic-Network Simplification
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 121, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper illustrates a methodology for the simplification of complicated hydraulic networks. The aim is to create a small hydraulic network that will in certain ways mimic the behavior of a larger network. The approach used is based on nonlinear programming to minimize a measure of the difference between the original and the simplified networks. As an illustration of this technique, a particular example drawn from part of the London distribution network is investigated. We discuss the accuracy that can be obtained by using different numbers of nodes in the simplified network.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 121 • Issue 3 • May 1995
Pages: 235 - 240
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Copyright © 1995 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: May 1, 1995
Published in print: May 1995
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