Bello, OAbu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIHaman, YPage, Philip RAdedeji, KBPiller, O2019-10-042019-10-042019-03Bello, O. (et.al). 2019. Solving management problems in water distribution networks: A survey of approaches and mathematical models. Water, v11(3), pp 1-29.2073-4441https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/3/562Doi:10.3390/w11030562http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11153This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.Modern water distribution networks (WDNs) are complex and difficult to manage due to increased level of urbanization, varying consumer demands, ageing infrastructure, operational costs, and inadequate water resources. The management problems in such complex networks may be classified into short-term, medium-term, and long-term, depending on the duration at which the problems are solved or considered. To address the management problems associated with WDNs, mathematical models facilitate analysis and improvement of the performance of water infrastructure at minimum operational cost, and have been used by researchers, water utility managers, and operators. This paper presents a detailed review of the management problems and essential mathematical models that are used to address these problems at various phases of WDNs. In addition, it also discusses the main approaches to address these management problems to meet customer demands at the required pressure in terms of adequate water quantity and quality. Key challenges that are associated with the management of WDNs are discussed. Also, new directions for future research studies are suggested to enable water utility managers and researchers to improve the performance of water distribution networks.enCalibrationModellingNetworksOptimizationReliabilitySecurityVulnerabilityWater distributionWater qualityArticleBello, O., Abu-Mahfouz, A. M., Haman, Y., Page, P. R., Adedeji, K., & Piller, O. (2019). Solving management problems in water distribution networks: A survey of approaches and mathematical models. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11153Bello, O, Adnan MI Abu-Mahfouz, Y Haman, Philip R Page, KB Adedeji, and O Piller "Solving management problems in water distribution networks: A survey of approaches and mathematical models." (2019) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11153Bello O, Abu-Mahfouz AM, Haman Y, Page PR, Adedeji K, Piller O. Solving management problems in water distribution networks: A survey of approaches and mathematical models. 2019; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11153.TY - Article AU - Bello, O AU - Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI AU - Haman, Y AU - Page, Philip R AU - Adedeji, KB AU - Piller, O AB - Modern water distribution networks (WDNs) are complex and difficult to manage due to increased level of urbanization, varying consumer demands, ageing infrastructure, operational costs, and inadequate water resources. The management problems in such complex networks may be classified into short-term, medium-term, and long-term, depending on the duration at which the problems are solved or considered. To address the management problems associated with WDNs, mathematical models facilitate analysis and improvement of the performance of water infrastructure at minimum operational cost, and have been used by researchers, water utility managers, and operators. This paper presents a detailed review of the management problems and essential mathematical models that are used to address these problems at various phases of WDNs. In addition, it also discusses the main approaches to address these management problems to meet customer demands at the required pressure in terms of adequate water quantity and quality. Key challenges that are associated with the management of WDNs are discussed. Also, new directions for future research studies are suggested to enable water utility managers and researchers to improve the performance of water distribution networks. DA - 2019-03 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Calibration KW - Modelling KW - Networks KW - Optimization KW - Reliability KW - Security KW - Vulnerability KW - Water distribution KW - Water quality LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2019 SM - 2073-4441 T1 - Solving management problems in water distribution networks: A survey of approaches and mathematical models TI - Solving management problems in water distribution networks: A survey of approaches and mathematical models UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11153 ER -