Reformulation linearization technique based branch-and-reduce approach applied to regional water supply system planning. Issue 3 (3rd March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lan, Fujun; Bayraksan, Güzin; Lansey, Kevin
• Is Part Of: Engineering optimization. Volume 48:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 454
• Page End: 475
• Publication Date: 2016-03-03
• Subjects: regional water supply system -- global optimization -- branch-and-reduce -- reformulation linearization technique -- range reduction; Engineering design -- Periodicals; Mathematical optimization -- Periodicals; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.1080/0305215X.2015.1016508
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-215X

Abstract

Abstract : A regional water supply system design problem that determines pipe and pump design parameters and water flows over a multi-year planning horizon is considered. A non-convex nonlinear model is formulated and solved by a branch-and-reduce global optimization approach. The lower bounding problem is constructed via a three-pronged effort that involves transforming the space of certain decision variables, polyhedral outer approximations, and the Reformulation Linearization Technique (RLT). Range reduction techniques are employed systematically to speed up convergence. Computational results demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed algorithm; in particular, the critical role range reduction techniques could play in RLT based branch-and-bound methods. Results also indicate using reclaimed water not only saves freshwater sources but is also a cost-effective non-potable water source in arid regions. Supplemental data for this article can be accessed athttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2015.1016508 .