Application of a Genetic Algorithm for the Optimization of a Complex Reservoir System in Tunisia

Mohamed Louati, Sihem Benabdallah (), Fethi Lebdi and Darko Milutin

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2011, vol. 25, issue 10, 2387-2404

Abstract: A genetic algorithm (GA) model is developed and used for optimizing the allocation of water resources within a complex multiple reservoir system located in Tunisia. The GA model considers two objectives: the water allocation to demand centers and the salinity level of the water supply to end users. These two objectives are combined into a single objective function using a weighting factor approach. Five different cases (representing five different weighting factor combinations) were analyzed by the GA model to produce the “optimum” allocation of water resources for each case. The generated solutions exhibited low variability. The results are then compared using a range of system performance indicators to measure reliability, resilience, and vulnerability. The evaluation of the system performance is an essential step to help system managers identify the preferred allocation strategy and it provides a comprehensive insight into system behavior. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011

Keywords: Genetic algorithms; Resource allocation; Multiple objective optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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