A numerical procedure is presented for the optimization of the position of water quality monitoring stations in a pressurized water distribution system (WDS). The procedure is based on the choice of the set of sampling stations which maximizes the monitored volume of water while keeping the...

The optimal design of a water distribution network is a simulation-optimization task that should consider conflicts between different groups of stakeholders directly or indirectly. Investors and consumers are two groups of stakeholders with conflicting goals. Young’s bargaining method is a...