Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling

ABSTRACT This technical note presents a benchmark problem library which compiles, classifies and makes available a series of examples for modeling and analyzing water distribution systems using EPANET. The project consolidates, currently, 44 benchmark problems, categorized by their topological compl...

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Main Authors: João Vitor de Mendonça, Maria Mercedes Gamboa Medina
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Published: Associação Brasileira de Recursos Hídricos 2025-06-01
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description ABSTRACT This technical note presents a benchmark problem library which compiles, classifies and makes available a series of examples for modeling and analyzing water distribution systems using EPANET. The project consolidates, currently, 44 benchmark problems, categorized by their topological complexity and operational features, besides other parameters of interest. An interactive web interface allows users to access and filter problems according to their research, teaching, or practical goals. By providing complete model examples the library supports learning and development of solutions for a wide variety of water network objectives. Additionally, for some of the main challenges the library facilitates the comparison between new methodologies and those previously published. We hope this resource may encourage the use of model supported analysis, and that contribute to improve the water networks management.
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spelling doaj-art-b87ece2995b04e4f8229568fe27766492025-08-20T03:10:57ZengAssociação Brasileira de Recursos HídricosRevista Brasileira de Recursos Hídricos2318-03312025-06-013010.1590/2318-0331.302520240134Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modelingJoão Vitor de Mendonçahttps://orcid.org/0009-0007-2008-9427Maria Mercedes Gamboa Medinahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1999-3252ABSTRACT This technical note presents a benchmark problem library which compiles, classifies and makes available a series of examples for modeling and analyzing water distribution systems using EPANET. The project consolidates, currently, 44 benchmark problems, categorized by their topological complexity and operational features, besides other parameters of interest. An interactive web interface allows users to access and filter problems according to their research, teaching, or practical goals. By providing complete model examples the library supports learning and development of solutions for a wide variety of water network objectives. Additionally, for some of the main challenges the library facilitates the comparison between new methodologies and those previously published. We hope this resource may encourage the use of model supported analysis, and that contribute to improve the water networks management.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2318-03312025000100502&lng=en&tlng=enWater distribution networksBenchmark problemsEPANETOptimizationWater resource management
spellingShingle João Vitor de Mendonça
Maria Mercedes Gamboa Medina
Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling
Revista Brasileira de Recursos Hídricos
Water distribution networks
Benchmark problems
EPANET
Optimization
Water resource management
title Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling
title_full Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling
title_fullStr Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling
title_full_unstemmed Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling
title_short Benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling
title_sort benchmark problem library for water distribution system modeling
topic Water distribution networks
Benchmark problems
EPANET
Optimization
Water resource management
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