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 …

A model for the design of detention basin systems is presented that interfaces a simulated annealing (SA) optimization … including the outlet structures subject to design constraints. The program is implemented in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA … to the number of hydrologic simulations, simulated annealing proves to be an effective tool in the optimal design of …