Interactive 3D visualisation of optimisation for water distribution systems
Johns, M; Keedwell, EC; Savic, D
Date: 17 August 2014
Conference paper
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CUNY Academic Works.
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Abstract
This project investigates the use of modern 3D visualisation techniques to enable the interactive
analysis of water distribution systems with the aim of providing the engineer with a clear
picture of the problem and thus aid the overall design process. Water distribution systems are
complex entities that are difficult to model and ...
This project investigates the use of modern 3D visualisation techniques to enable the interactive
analysis of water distribution systems with the aim of providing the engineer with a clear
picture of the problem and thus aid the overall design process. Water distribution systems are
complex entities that are difficult to model and optimise as they consist of many interacting
components each with a set of considerations to address, hence it is important for the engineer
to understand and assess the behaviour of the system to enable its effective design and
optimisation. This paper presents a new three-dimensional representation of pipe based water
systems and demonstrates a range of innovative methods to convey information to the user. The
system presented not only allows the engineer to visualise the various parameters of a network
but also allows the user to observe the behaviour and progress of an iterative optimisation
method. This paper contains examples of the combination of the interactive visualisation system
and an evolutionary algorithm enabling the user to track and visualise the actions of the
algorithm down to an individual pipe diameter change. It is proposed that this interactive
visualisation system will provide engineers an unprecedented view of the way in which
optimisation algorithms interact with a network model and may pave the way for greater
interaction between engineer, network and optimiser in the future
Computer Science
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
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