Modeling and Design Optimization of Looped Water Distribution Networks Using MS Excel: Developing the Open-Source X-WHAT Model
Published in Water Resources Management, 2026
This paper presents an open spreadsheet model for simulating and optimizing looped water-distribution networks. The model makes the governing equations visible and supports both engineering design and teaching.
Recommended citation: Gomes Jr., M. N., Benites, I. M., Elsherif, S. M., Taha, A. F., and Giacomoni, M. H. Modeling and Design Optimization of Looped Water Distribution Networks Using MS Excel: Developing the Open-Source X-WHAT Model. Water Resources Management. Accepted. Preprint: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2405.09044
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