Heuristic Topological Decomposition Algorithm for Optimal Energy-Resource-Efficient Routing of Complex Process Pipeline Systems

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A heuristic topological decomposition algorithm for optimal energy-resource-efficient routing of complex process pipeline systems was developed. The algorithm is distinguished by using an automated procedure for constructing a topological model of a hydraulic circuit as a hydraulic structural graph, a modified algorithm for finding the shortest spanning tree of the initial structural graph, and a set of heuristic rules. The developed algorithm enables one to determine the optimal energy-resource-efficient route with minimum reduced cost.