Stochastic Optimization of Multi-reservoir Systems with Power-plants and Spillways
Stochastic Optimization of Multi-reservoir Systems with Power-plants and Spillways

Author: Bernard Lamond

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 10

ISBN-13: 9782895242789

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We examine a stochastic optimization model of a multiple reservoir water resource system in which the spilled outflows may have a different routing than the turbined outflows.We extend some results about the monotonicity of optimal decision rules, which were known for particular routings, and we show their validity for arbitrary routings of spilled outflows, provided they satisfy an intuitive monotonicity condition. Special cases are when the spilled outflows are expelled from the system, or when the spilled outflows are routed to the next reservoir dowstream. The monotonicity of optimal policies and of the corresponding future value function can be exploited to develop efficient computational algorithms based on a dynamic programming methodology, especially when the rewards are given by a concave, piecewise linear function of electricity generation.

River Basin Management IV
River Basin Management IV

Author: C. A. Brebbia

Publisher: WIT Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1845640756

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In recent years, significant advances have been made in the overall management of riverine systems, including advances in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, environmental protection and flood forecasting. Containing papers presented at the Fourth International Conference on River Basin Management this book addresses the latest developments in these fields. Featured topics include: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Integrated Watershed Planning; River and Watershed Management; Water Quality Modelling; Flood Risk; Ecological Perspective; MIS, GIS and Remote Sensing; Sediment Transport; Environmental Impact; Hydrological Impact and Case Studies.

Dynamic Programming Based Operation of Reservoirs
Dynamic Programming Based Operation of Reservoirs

Author: K. D. W. Nandalal

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-05-10

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1139464957

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Dynamic programming is a method of solving multi-stage problems in which decisions at one stage become the conditions governing the succeeding stages. It can be applied to the management of water reservoirs, allowing them to be operated more efficiently. This is one of the few books dedicated solely to dynamic programming techniques used in reservoir management. It presents the applicability of these techniques and their limits on the operational analysis of reservoir systems. The dynamic programming models presented in this book have been applied to reservoir systems all over the world, helping the reader to appreciate the applicability and limits of these models. The book also includes a model for the operation of a reservoir during an emergency situation. This volume will be a valuable reference to researchers in hydrology, water resources and engineering, as well as professionals in reservoir management.