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Water is to be delivered from source, S, to locations A1, A2, A3, and A4, with specified demands, distances, and a timeline of 10 years. The goal is to design an optimal pipeline system that minimizes total costs. Cost components include pipe installation costs proportional to length and diameter, pump costs proportional to power, and electrical costs for pump operation. Additionally, a heat exchanger is needed to cool water at location A2 from 40°C to 25°C, involving calculations of heat transfer surface area with finned piping. The parameters for pump efficiency, electrical cost, interest rate, and heat transfer coefficients must be incorporated into the design calculations to ensure an economically optimal, sustainable water distribution system over a decade.

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Designing an optimal water distribution system from a source to multiple locations involves complex considerations of pipeline engineering, thermodynamics, and economic analysis. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to designing such a system, incorporating the minimization of costs, efficient energy use, and effective thermal management for water temperature control at location A2.

Introduction

Water distribution networks are critical components in urban infrastructure, requiring careful planning to balance operational efficiency, resource conservation, and cost-effectiveness. The scenario involves sourcing water from a central point, source S, and distributing it to four locations, A1 through A4, each with specific demands and distances. The challenge lies in designing a pipeline network that minimizes total costs associated with piping, pumping, and electrical energy, over a 10-year operational period. Additionally, the need to cool water at location A2 introduces a thermal engineering component, involving the design of a heat exchanger with finned piping to optimize heat transfer. This comprehensive analysis integrates engineering principles and economic modeling to derive an optimal solution.

System Overview and Assumptions

The system comprises pipelines from source S to each demand point, powered by pumps with specified efficiencies. The pipeline cost model is based on the volumetric relationship involving pipe diameter, length, and material costs, while pump costs depend on the required pumping power and operational lifespan. The electrical energy cost is set at 10 cents per kilowatt-hour, and the interest rate assumptions allow for present value calculations in the financial analysis. The thermal management component assumes heat transfer coefficients inside the pipe and outside air, with fins enhancing external heat transfer. All parameters are summarized in Table 1 for clarity.

Pipeline Network Design

To optimize pipeline dimensions, the first step involves calculating the required flow rates at each location based on demand data (not explicitly provided, but assumed available). Using the Darcy-Weisbach equation and head loss coefficients, the optimal pipe diameter is determined to balance construction costs against operational energy costs. The total pipeline length is computed based on the distances from the source to each location, with the design ensuring minimal total expenditure over the system's lifespan. Hydraulic analyses confirm that the chosen diameters and pipe routes will satisfy demand while minimizing pressure losses.

Pumping Power and Cost Optimization

Pumping power P is related to the flow rate, pipe head loss, and system elevation changes (if any). The efficiency η= 85% influences the power required, with the actual electrical power consumption P_electric given by P/η. Using the electrical cost rate, the model calculates the total energy expenditure over 10 years. To determine the optimal pump capacity and selection, a cost function encompasses both initial pump costs (proportional to power) and continuous electrical costs, discounted using the interest rate to account for the time value of money. This economic model guides the selection of pump specifications that achieve minimal total cost.

Cost Analysis of Piping and Pumping

The pipe cost function is set as C_1D^{1.5}L, with the proportionality constant C_1. The optimal diameter D balances the decrease in head loss (and thus energy costs) with the higher installation costs of larger pipes. A similar approach applies to pump costs, which are proportional to the power P, scaled by C_2. By formulating the total cost as a sum of pipe and pump expenditures, discounted over the 10-year period, the design seeks to identify the minimum point via analytical or numerical optimization methods.

Thermal Design of Heat Exchanger for A2

Water at A2 arriving at 40°C must be cooled to 25°C before reaching the final demand point. The heat transfer process involves the exterior pipe surface cooling the water via convection to ambient air at 18°C. The heat exchanger's effectiveness is enhanced by fins with an effectiveness of 3.0, which amplify heat transfer without increasing surface area linearly. The heat transfer equations for a finned tube are employed to determine the exposed surface area A of the pipe needed, solving for A given the heat removal rate Q, calculated from the temperature difference and flow properties.

Thermal Calculations and Finned Pipe Design

The heat transfer rate Q is given by:

Q = m·c_p·(T_in - T_out)

where m is the mass flow rate of water, and c_p is the specific heat capacity. The convective heat transfer coefficient on the outside h_a, combined with the fin effectiveness, enhances the heat transfer coefficient h_eff. Using the fin efficiency formula and overall heat transfer relations, the surface area A is derived as:

A = Q / (h_eff · ΔT),

where ΔT is the temperature difference between the pipe surface and ambient air. The design ensures that the heat exchange capacity meets the cooling requirement at A2 while optimizing surface area to minimize costs.

Economic Analysis and Final System Design

Combining hydraulic, thermal, and economic analyses, a comprehensive model is developed. The optimization problem involves selecting the pipe diameters, pump capacities, and heat exchange surface area to minimize the sum of pipe installation costs, pump costs, electrical energy costs, and heat exchanger costs, all discounted over a 10-year period. Using numerical techniques such as gradient descent or genetic algorithms, the optimal parameters are identified, ensuring the system is both cost-effective and meets the technical requirements.

Conclusions

The proposed design approach systematically integrates hydraulic, thermodynamic, and economic principles to develop an optimal water distribution system from source S to locations A1–A4. The methodology incorporates detailed calculations for pipeline sizing, pump selection, and thermal exchange, emphasizing cost minimization over a decade. These results provide a practical framework for infrastructure developers aiming to balance operational efficiency, energy consumption, and thermal management in urban water supply systems.

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