This paper proposes a new methodology for the optimal design of water network
sectorization, which is an essential technique for improving the management and security of …

The design of district metered areas (DMAs) in existing water distribution networks,
especially in urban areas, involves a high number of decision variables, and the effects of …

This paper presents a procedure for the automatic creation of district metered areas (DMAs)
in a water distribution system. The procedure uses techniques derived from graph theory …

A proper division of a Water Distribution System (WDS) into District Metered Areas (DMAs)
provides important management benefits particularly with regard to leakage detection …

This paper presents a knowledge-based optimization model for minimizing leakage in water
distribution systems through the most effective location and setting of control valves. The …

A procedure for optimal design of District Metered Areas (DMAs) within a water distribution
network based on a multilevel balancing and refinement algorithm to partition the network …

Water Network Sectorization (WNS) consists of dividing a water system into sectors with an
independent water supply. When each district is supplied by its only water source the …

This paper deals with optimization of Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) by establishing
District Metered Areas (DMAs). A methodological approach for the automatic partitioning of a …

Sectorization is an effective technique for reducing the complexities of analyzing and
managing of water systems. The resulting sectors, called district metering areas (DMAs), are …

Applying ICT devices to WDS makes it possible to introduce also the new concept of Smart
WAter Network (SWAN), as a key Smart City subsystem, improving the traditional …