A Linear Programming Model for Optimal Water Transmission System: A Case Study for Ahmedabad

This paper presents methodology for the optimal design of a water transmission system, given a source of supply and demand values for water from various zonal divisions in the city. The Linear Programming Model developed considers the detailed design of the water transmission system including the choice of pipe lengths and diameters, and the computation of pressure losses due to friction, and pumping head required to meet minimum allowable discharge pressure at each demand centre.