Optimizing Sustainable Strategies for a Potable Water Distribution Company - A Case Study in Lebanon

This final year project should focus on developing and optimizing distribution strategies for distribution system of a given brand for drinking water in Lebanon through the application of industrial engineering principles. The project aims to address various aspects of the distribution process, considering efficiency, sustainability, and meeting regulatory requirements.

In this project the team must attain the following targets:

  1. Demand Analysis
    Conduct a thorough analysis of the current and projected demand for drinking water in the chosen area while considering factors such as population growth, seasonal variations, and any special events that might affect demand.
  2. Infrastructure Assessment
    Evaluate the existing water distribution system infrastructure, including production, storage and distribution facilities and identify potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the current system.
  3. Regulatory Compliance
    Investigate and understand local and national regulations related to drinking water distribution, and ensure that proposed strategies will comply with health and safety standards.
  4. Environmental Impact Assessment
    Analyze the environmental impact of current distribution practices and propose eco-friendly alternatives and assess their feasibility.
  5. Optimization and Simulation Models
    Develop mathematical models to optimize the distribution network, considering factors like transportation costs, delivery schedules, and storage capacity and implement simulation techniques to test the proposed strategies under different scenarios.
  6. Technology Integration
    Explore the use of technology (e.g., sensors, data analytics) to enhance monitoring and control of the water distribution network and investigate smart solutions for real-time data collection and decision-making.
  7. Cost-Benefit Analysis
    Perform a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the proposed distribution strategies while considering both short-term and long-term financial implications.

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