Analysing Resilience of Water Distribution Networks

In order to determine the resilience of water distribution networks it is necessary to A) define disruption scenarios (along with a probability of damage), B) define the response and mitigation actions, C) compute topographic, hydraulic, water quality metrics.

One algorithm that is used frequently in those calculations is the Newton-Raphson Global Gradient Algorithm (NR-GGA). This algorithm could be accelerated using quantum computing.

Improving the analysis tools can lead to more resilient water networks to ensure the continued delivery of safe and sufficient water under a wide range of disruptive events.