Resources

The Resources section of the Optimatics web site is dedicated to materials and references useful to those people who are are interested in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the water sector. Here you will find papers, links, tips and more on water system optimization

Feature

This month's feature is a Paper presentation by John Mackie from Dunedin City Council on the integrated planning of water, wastewater and stormwater. The paper was presented at the New Zealand Asset Management for Utilities conference at Sky City on 27 Feb 2008.

Other Papers

The following is a collection of additional papers written by other experts in the optimization field:

Authors	Title	Year
J.I. Wilson, C.D. Meadowcroft – North Shore City Council	Options Analysis Methods for Wastewater Collection Systems	2009
P. Radcliffe	White paper - AI & the water industry	2008
J. Mackie - Dunedin City Council	Strategies for Ageing Infrastructure	2008
D. de Vaal, D. Stevens, M. Dawson and E. Mann	Optimisation of Watercare's Treated Water Network Plan	2006
A. R. Simpson, D. C. Sutton, D. S. Keane and S. J. Sherriff	Optimal Control of Pumping at a Water Filtration Plant Using Genetic Algorithms (4.2 Mb)	1999
L. J. Murphy, G. C. Dandy, A. R. Simpson and J. C. Gransbury	Optimisation of Irrigation Infrastructure Rehabilitation Using Genetic Algorithms	1998
L. J. Murphy, A. R. Simpson, J. C. Gransbury and G. C. Dandy	Optimisation of Large-Scale Water Distribution System Design Using Genetic Algorithms	1998

"Given the considerable investment, the critical nature of the infrastructure and the urgent timeframe available to plan the whole Desalination project, we only had one option; find the optimal network solution quickly. We needed to find the result that considered sound engineering hydraulics, customer standards of service and practical constructability, combined with the lowest life cycle cost. At Gold Coast Water we provide exceptional customer service and a team approach that engenders youthful enthusiasm along with internationally recognised academic credentials to produce truly innovative solutions that work, we expect our partners to provide the same. With the power of the genetic algorithm behind them only answer was Optimatics."

- Scott Sherriff , Gold Coast Water

Minimising Water Loss

An Adelaide water technology company has developed a management system that will minimise revenue lost from leaking water pipes.