The optimal design of a water distribution network is a simulation-optimization task that should consider conflicts … of the design alternatives by considering utilities of stakeholders. In this paper, the optimal design of two benchmark … network problems (Two-loop and Hanoi networks) is considered with minimization of design cost and maximization of system …

Genetic algorithms (GA) are optimization techniques that are widely used in the design of water distribution networks … “good solution” is introduced. A good solution is a design solution that does not substantially exceed the optimal solution …