Comparison between Entropy and Resilience as Indirect Measures of Reliability in the Framework of Water Distribution Network Design

• DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2014.02.043
• Publication Date: 2014-04-23T13:40:44Z
• Authors: E. Creaco; A. Fortunato; M. Franchini; M.R. Mazzola
• Keywords: Resilience

The aim of this paper is to investigate which between the entropy and resilience indices represents a better indirect measure reliability in framework water distribution network design. methodology adopted consisted (a) multi-objective optimizations performed order minimize costs maximize reliability, expressed by means one at time; (b) retrospective performance assessment solutions Pareto fronts obtained. Two case studies different topological complexity were considered. Results showed that based on energetic concepts (resilience modified resilience) represent compact estimate than entropy.