CIAO and GWM Water Pipeline Optimization Project

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CIAO and GWM WaterPipeline Optimization Project
Using Optimization to Determine the
Most Efficient Water Delivery
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CIAO Research Expertise
Mathematical Analysis Optimization
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Water Systems Management Expertise
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The Project Optimizing Water Delivery in the
Ouyen Sub-District
The Problem
How do you Deliver Efficient Pipeline Water Flows
to Customers?
The Solution
Optimize Water Pipeline Asset Settings
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River Murray Entry Point
Ouyen Sub-District Pipeline Assets
The GWM Water Region
Ouyen Water Treatment Plant
Ouyen Transfer Station
Walpeup Storage Reservoirs
Local Delivery to the Customer
Liparoo Pump Station
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Create the Static Model
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Create the Dynamic Model
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Create the Mathematical Model
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Optimized Water Distribution Decision Planning
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Project Value
Project Outcomes

• Analysing Cost Benefit
• Systemic Water Planning
• Modelling Future Scenarios

Project Cost

• 84,300

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Further Information
j.yearwood_at_ballarat.edu.au
c.nikakis_at_ballarat.edu.au