Methods for Deriving Optimal Operating Rules for Multiple Reservoir Systems

摘要

Using both optimization and simulation models in an interactive manner through the use of computer graphics, an approach is discussed for defining multiple reservoir operating policies. These policies are specified in a form familiar to reservoir operators, namely zones of reservoir storage that may vary in magnitude throughout the year and which denote water to be allocated to specific uses downstream. The optimization models used to define these zones also provide estimates of the reliabilities of meeting various downstream demands from each of the storage zones. Flood storage is also considered, and all zones are simulated to further improve and evaluate the effectiveness of the multiple reservoir operating policies.