Optimal groundwater remediation design of pump and treat systems via a simulation–optimization approach and firefly algorithm
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Type
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Journal
Article
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Author
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Mohammad
Javad Kazemzadeh-Parsi
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Author
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Farhang
Daneshmand
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URL
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Volume
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47
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Issue
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1
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Pages
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1-17
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Publication
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Engineering
Optimization
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Date
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January
2, 2015
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Abstract
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Researchers
combined an optimization approach based on the firefly algorithm (FA) with a
finite element simulation method (FEM) to determine the optimum design of
pump and treat remediation systems.
Three multi-objective functions in which pumping rate and clean-up time are design variables were considered. They used the FA-FEM model to minimize operating costs, total pumping volumes and total pumping rates in three scenarios while meeting water quality requirements. The groundwater lift and contaminant concentration were minimized through the optimization process. Results revealed the applicability of the FA in conjunction with the FEM for the optimal design of groundwater remediation systems. |
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