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 EPANET, Python, 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?
📜 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
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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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