Simulation and Optimization of Multi-Reservoir Operation in Inter-Basin Water Transfer System

Wenquan Gu (), Dongguo Shao, Xuezhi Tan, Chen Shu and Zhen Wu
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Wenquan Gu: Wuhan University
Dongguo Shao: Wuhan University
Xuezhi Tan: Wuhan University
Chen Shu: Wuhan University
Zhen Wu: Wuhan University

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2017, vol. 31, issue 11, No 9, 3412 pages

Abstract: Abstract Inter-basin water transfer projects are usually considered as one of the most effective facilities to balance the non-uniform temporal and spatial distribution of water resources and water demands by diverting water from surplus to deficient area. However, the operation of these projects are always daunting, especially for projects with multi-donor reservoirs but only one recipient reservoir. In this study, a set of water transfer rule curves are firstly proposed to determine when, where and how much water should be diverted from each donor reservoir. In addition, a simulation-optimization model with the objective to minimize both water shortage risk and vulnerability is established to derive the optimal operation rule curves. Following that, the new transfer rules are applied to provide guidelines for the operation of a water transfer-supply project with two donor reservoirs in central China. The effects of water diversion on each reservoir are evaluated under different scenarios including no diversion, diversion from the donor reservoir with relatively sufficient water, diversion from the donor reservoir with relatively limited water, and diversion from both donor reservoirs. The results show the advantages of improving the performance of whole water diversion system and demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach.

Keywords: Inter-basin water transfer; Water diversion rule; Reservoir regulation rule; Multi-reservoir operation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-017-1675-9

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