Computers in designing an optimal pipeline networks

Abstract

Pipeline networks is an essential and illlpOI‘tdllt Factor in our domestic economy. Its importance arises from the fact that, transportation by pipes is the modest and cheapest mode of transport. The discoveries of gas and petrol reserves and fields, either in deserts or at offshores. Establishing of new Cities and their reqzurements for sanitary drainage, water, telephone, natural gas,... networks. Computer communication lines with its peripherals. All of the above projects are some applications on pipeline networks. However, the installation of any of these pipeline networks is an expensive operation.