On the convergence properties of the different pipe network algorithms

8th Annual Water Distribution Systems Analysis Symposium 2006

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 75-

  Todini, Ezio ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Global gradient; Linear theory; Looped pipe network algorithms; Nodal head solvers; Pipe network analysis; Simultaneous loops

Indexed keywords

LINEAR EQUATIONS; PIPING SYSTEMS; PROBLEM SOLVING; WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS;

LINEAR THEORY; LOOPED PIPE NETWORK ALGORITHMS; NODAL HEAD SOLVERS; PIPE NETWORK ANALYSIS;

ALGORITHMS;

EID: 40549127016     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1061/40941(247)75     Document Type: Conference Paper

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