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Reinforcement Learning for Water-Energy Infrastructure Resilience and Evolution

This white paper outlines a foundational AI-based framework for improving resilience across the energy-water nexus, with a focus on electric grid and water system interdependencies under hydrologic and weather extremes. The focal area spans both "water for energy" and "energy for ...

Jackson, N., and Rao, N.

Process Design and Optimization for Wastewater Treatment Efficiency and Resilience

This white paper explores the benefits of using digital twins and mathematical programming techniques to optimize energy consumption in wastewater treatment processes, thereby enhancing resilience and efficiency. Key challenges faced by current facilities include high energy consu...

Rawlings, E., Klise, K., and Gunter, D.

Operational Flexibility for Integrated Energy-Water Resilience

This white paper focuses on advancing operational flexibility as a pathway to integrated energy-water resilience. It addresses the persistent fragmentation between water and energy systems, where separate regulatory, operational, and investment frameworks limit co-optimization and...

Jackson, N., and Rao, N.