Course Details: Optimization of Water Distribution Networks

  

💧 Course Details: Optimization of Water Distribution Networks (Starts 12th September 2025)

Welcome to the official course information page for
“Optimization of Water Distribution Networks: Theory, Tools & Applications.”

Whether you're a student, professional, or researcher, this course will guide you through the modern methods of optimizing urban water supply systems, helping you build more resilient, cost-effective, and energy-efficient networks.


📅 Course Start Date:

12th September 2025
(Enrollment now open)


📌 Prerequisite (Must Complete First):

Before joining this course, you must have a clear understanding of water distribution system basics.

If you wish you may please complete the prerequisites here, or by yourself:
👉 Basic Design of Water Distribution Networks

This foundational course covers:

  • Components of water supply networks

  • Hydraulic fundamentals

  • Pipe sizing

  • EPANET simulations

⏳ You still have time to finish it before this course begins!


🎯 Course Objectives:

  • Understand the optimization needs of modern water distribution systems.

  • Learn advanced techniques such as metaheuristics and AI applications.

  • Simulate and optimize networks using EPANETPython, and real-world case studies.


🗂️ Course Structure (8 Weeks):

Module 1: Introduction to WDN Optimization

  • What is optimization?

  • Role of optimization in water utilities

  • Goals and constraints in water system design


Module 2: Hydraulic Modeling Recap (with EPANET)

  • Pressure, flow, head loss

  • Simulation methods

  • Integration with optimization techniques


Module 3: Optimization Techniques

  • Objective functions

  • Constraints (pressure, demand, velocity)

  • Introduction to search algorithms


Module 4: Design Optimization

  • Pipe sizing and network layout

  • Reservoir placement

  • Redundancy and reliability


Module 5: Cost and Energy Optimization

  • Life cycle costing

  • Energy-saving strategies

  • Pump scheduling


Module 6: Metaheuristics in WDN Optimization

  • Genetic Algorithm (GA)

  • Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)

  • Hands-on coding in Python


Module 7: Real-World Case Studies

  • Urban vs. rural systems

  • International case examples

  • Lessons learned


Module 8: Capstone Project

  • End-to-end design + optimization

  • Technical report and video presentation

  • Peer review and feedback


🧰 Tools & Software:

  • EPANET

  • EPANET Toolkit for Python

  • Python (DEAP, PyGAD)

  • QGIS (for mapping, optional)

  • (Tentative)


🎥 Sample Lectures:

Want a preview of what the course feels like?

👉 Watch Sample Lectures Here


📜 Disclaimers:

Please read the following before registering:

  • Course start date, structure, and content are tentative and may be revised by the instructor at any time.

  • All rights related to content, access, certification, and delivery remain with the course creator.

  • Registration does not entitle participants to any claims, refunds, or guarantees.

  • By registering, you acknowledge that you have completed the prerequisite course and agree to all terms.

  • All course materials are for educational use only and may not be redistributed or reused without permission.


📝 How to Register:

👉 Register for free by simply sending your Name, Email along with the name of course "Optimisation of Water Distribution Networks" to

Whatsapp : +917079847211

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Let’s optimize our water future — one network at a time.
See you on 12th September 2025!

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