Title :
Application of predictive control strategies to the management of complex networks in the urban water cycle [Applications of Control]
Author :
Ocampo-Martinez, Carlos ; Puig, Vicenc ; Cembrano, Gabriela ; Quevedo, J.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Robot. i Inf. Ind., Tech. Univ. of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
The management of the urban water cycle (UWC) is a subject of increasing interest because of its social, economic, and environmental impact. The most important issues include the sustainable use of limited resources and the reliability of service to consumers with adequate quality and pressure levels, as well as the urban drainage management to prevent flooding and polluting discharges to the environment.
Keywords :
floods; large-scale systems; predictive control; water pollution control; water resources; water supply; complex network management; consumer service reliability; economic impact; environmental impact; flooding prevention; limited resource sustainable use; pollution discharge; predictive control strategy; pressure level; service quality; social impact; urban drainage management; urban water cycle; Complex networks; Computational modeling; Environmental factors; Mathematical model; Predictive models; Urban areas; Water conservation; Water resources;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCS.2012.2225919
