Optimal Synthesis of Water Networks

This chapter presents several applications of optimization to the synthesis of water networks under different conditions. First, a direct recycle formulation for the synthesis of water networks is presented, this has the advantage of corresponding to a linear programming mode, and with low investment can produce a significant reduction in the cost, freshwater consumption, and wastewater discharged to the environment. Then a simplified approach based on a linearized formulation for a recycle and reuse configuration is presented, and finally, a novel formulation based on properties for the synthesis of water networks is presented. Several case studies are presented and discussed, also the GAMS codes are presented.