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Maximum Flow Problem

This document discusses the maximum flow problem and algorithms to solve it. It begins by describing the maximum flow problem as determining the most amount of flow that can be sent through a system of pipes or channels while considering capacity restrictions. It then outlines four algorithms to find the maximal flow: Ford-Fulkerson's algorithm, Edmonds-Karp's algorithm, Dinic's algorithm, and the capacity scaling heuristic. Examples and explanations are provided for each algorithm. The document concludes by listing some applications of maximum flow problems in transportation networks, disaster management, image segmentation, and water management.

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Maximum Flow Problem

This document discusses the maximum flow problem and algorithms to solve it. It begins by describing the maximum flow problem as determining the most amount of flow that can be sent through a system of pipes or channels while considering capacity restrictions. It then outlines four algorithms to find the maximal flow: Ford-Fulkerson's algorithm, Edmonds-Karp's algorithm, Dinic's algorithm, and the capacity scaling heuristic. Examples and explanations are provided for each algorithm. The document concludes by listing some applications of maximum flow problems in transportation networks, disaster management, image segmentation, and water management.

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CS101 Discrete Mathematics

Maximum Flow Problem

Dhananjay Goel - 2021CSB1165


Hardik Aggarwal - 2021CSB1173
Problem Description
The problem involves determining the most amount of flow that can be sent via a system of
pipes, channels and other paths while taking into account the capacity restrictions.

The Directed edge from S to A has


maximum capacity of 7 and 0
depicts the amount of flow from
the edge. There can be numerous
Source Sink paths to follow to reach sink from
source.
How to find the Maximal Flow?

1 Ford-Fulkerson's Algorithm

2 Edmonds-Karp's Algorithm

3 Dinic's Algorithm

4 Capacity Scaling Heuristic


Ford-Fulkerson Algorithm

Path S-A-B-t

Uses DFS to find augmenting paths


A
A Path S-D-A-C-t
B

C Path S-D-C-B-t
D
Path S-A-D-C-t
Edmonds Karp Algorithm
Capacity Scaling Heuristic

Adjust the size of each


edge based on the
capacity value highlighting
the edges that should be
given priority while finding
maximal flow
Workflow
U = largets edge capacity
Δ = largest power of 2 less than or equal to U

U = 14
Δ= 8

Δ= 4
Δ= 2 Δ= 1
Dinic's Algorithm

Why take a detour? The main


idea behind this algorithm is to
guide augmenting paths from
source to sink using a level
graph and thus reducing the
runtime
Conclusion
Applications
Transportation Networks - Optimizing the flow of traffic, passengers or goods through the
network minimizing congestion and maximizing efficiency.

Disaster Mangement - It can be used to determine evacuation routes, resource allocation


and logistics planning during emergencies

Image Segmentation - Treating image as a graph, the algorithm finds the optimal boundary
between different regions based on flow of pixels

Water Management- Determining the optimal distribution of water resources in irrigation


networks, hydroelectric power generation, or water supply networks
Thank You

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