A study on energy efficient routing in smart water distribution network using the ACO algorithm

Authors

  • Abhisek Mishra * School of Computer Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to Be) University, Bhubaneswar - 751024, Odisha, India
  • Anurag Mukherjee School of Computer Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to Be) University, Bhubaneswar - 751024, Odisha, India

https://doi.org/10.48313/uda.v1i2.44

Abstract

This study explores energy-efficient routing methods in smart water distribution networks using the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm. With the growing need for optimal water resource management in smart cities, the use of metaheuristic algorithms for improving energy efficiency has gained significance. In this research, an ACO-based routing model is proposed to minimize energy consumption in water distribution systems. Through various simulations, the performance of this approach is evaluated in comparison to traditional methods. The results indicate that the proposed approach reduces energy consumption, enhances network reliability, and optimizes water distribution routes.

Keywords:

Water distribution network, Smart city, Ant colony optimization, Energy efficiency, Water resource management

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2025-12-22

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Uncertainty Discourse and Applications

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A study on energy efficient routing in smart water distribution network using the ACO algorithm. (2025). Uncertainty Discourse and Applications, 1(2), 237-244. https://doi.org/10.48313/uda.v1i2.44

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