DOAJ Open Access 2024

Fast Firefighting Water Capacity Assessment Using a Streamlined Single-Loop Hybrid Search

Felipe Hernández

Abstrak

The water distribution system firefighting capacity is widely estimated using decades-old methods that are inefficient for the scale of typical models nowadays. This article introduces an updated algorithm that streamlines the estimation by using a single iterative loop that simultaneously solves for hydrant capacity and the hydraulic effects on the network. The method features a hybrid physically based and heuristic local search approach, and a strategy to easily rank the criticality of network elements that might violate service level constraints. Tests on three models of varying size demonstrate the significant accuracy and efficiency benefits of the proposed approach.

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Engineering machinery, tools, and implements

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Felipe Hernández

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Hernández, F. (2024). Fast Firefighting Water Capacity Assessment Using a Streamlined Single-Loop Hybrid Search. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024069051

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Tahun Terbit: 2024
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.3390/engproc2024069051
Akses: Open Access ✓