Leakage reduction represents one of the most challenging tasks in managing water distribution systems (WDSs). An effective way to leakage reduction is to carry out network operational pressure management through optimizing locations and regulations for pressure reducing valves (PRVs) and system...

Mathematicians and engineers have developed in a joint research project a solution approach for performing simultaneous structural and design variable optimization in the design of cost-effective complex energy conversion systems. The paper presents a methodology and an application to the design...