Colliding Bodies Optimization for Analysis and Design of Water Distribution Systems

Abstract

This chapter describes the application of the Colliding Bodies Optimization algorithm (CBO) for simultaneous analysis, design, and optimization of Water Distribution Systems (WDSs). In this method, analysis is carried out using CBO, which is a population-based search approach imitating nature’s ongoing search for better solutions. Also, design and cost optimization of WDSs are performed simultaneously with the analysis process using a new objective function in order to satisfy the analysis criteria, design constraints, and cost optimization.