"Optimatics is one of the few clients which do meet deadlines. The project deliverables were right on the mark."
Brett Carruthers - Project Engineer
Ipswich Water, Queensland, Australia
Optimizer WCS Software - Wastewater Collection Systems
Optimizer WCS is used as a planning tool to assist in creating an optimal collection system capital improvement plan. It provides the engineering team with an efficient and objective process to evaluate the full range of feasible improvement options.
Alternative Analysis Process using Optimizer WCS
Optimizer WCS is Optimatics’ powerful decision support software for wastewater infrastructure planning. It links to the utility’s existing hydraulic model and allows the user to define unit cost rates, the range of allowable improvement options and hydraulic performance objectives which can then be referenced to elements within the hydraulic model.
When an optimization run is performed the Optimizer WCS software automatically generates thousands of complete hydraulic model configurations for different combinations of improvement options. For each solution configuration it runs the fully-dynamic hydraulic model for the selected design storm event(s), assesses the hydraulic performance and calculates the total project cost.
The optimization algorithm hones in on the least-cost solution using a unique combination of genetic algorithm (GA) optimization and a suite of implicit linear programming optimization routines developed specifically for collection systems.
The figure below provides an overview of the alternatives analysis process using Optimizer WCS. An animation of the optimization process can be found here.
Award Winning, Industry Leading, Unique Technology
Optimatics unique collection system optimization technology is founded on over fifteen years of dedicated optimization experience in the water industry. We have combined the tried and trusted Optimatics Genetic Algorithm (OGA) ® with an array of optimization routines customized specifically for collection systems.
Optimizer WCS uses a unique combination of genetic algorithm (GA) optimization and a suite of implicit linear programming optimization routines which include detailed engineering checks and analytical design first principals specific to collection systems. This unique technology enables reliable optimization of the many diverse and unique challenges encountered for wastewater CIPs.
Optimatics Software Suite
Optimizer WDS – Water Distribution Systems
Optimally plan new infrastructure for water distribution systems
Optimizer WCS – Wastewater Collection Systems
Decision support software for wastewater infrastructure planning
Optimizer WRT – Water Real-Time
Implement real-time control of your pumps for automated and efficient operation
Optimizer WSS – Water Supply Systems
Develop optimal operations and management policies for water supply systems
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