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AWWA IMTECH51346
- Applying Optimization Add-Ins to Spreadsheet Models for Distribution System Planning and Scheduling
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 01/01/1999
- Publisher: AWWA
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Spreadsheets such as Excel and Lotus have enjoyed a tremendous amount ofpopularity in the water industry. To enhance spreadsheet capabilities, add-ins orsupplemental programs are developed and integrated into the spreadsheets by usersor specialized third-party vendors. This paper discusses the efforts of theMetropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWDSC) to incorporatecommercially available add-ins as optimization tools (linear programming,non-linear programming and genetic algorithms), with spreadsheet models used fordistribution system planning and scheduling. Includes 3 references.
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