Optimal operation of an upstream reservoir for flood control
This thesis describes the development of a method for determining the most efficient way to operate an upstream flood control reservoir for maximum flood peak reduction at a downstream point. Linear programming is used as the optimization technique. A simplified case is studied, namely that of a sin...
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ndltd-UBC-oai-circle.library.ubc.ca-2429-348722018-01-05T17:47:43Z Optimal operation of an upstream reservoir for flood control Johnson, Wayne Adrian Flood dams and reservoirs This thesis describes the development of a method for determining the most efficient way to operate an upstream flood control reservoir for maximum flood peak reduction at a downstream point. Linear programming is used as the optimization technique. A simplified case is studied, namely that of a single storage reservoir approximately 500 miles upstream from the area to be protected. A channel routing method which was linear was required for use with linear programming. For this reason a Muskingum type channel routing method was chosen. The results for the three years that were studied are presented in graphical form. They indicate the extent that the downstream peak could be reduced and the operation of the upstream reservoir which would be required to bring about this reduction in peak flow. Procedures for extending the technique to more complex systems and possible applications of the method are discussed. Applied Science, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Graduate 2011-05-25T23:07:23Z 2011-05-25T23:07:23Z 1970 Text Thesis/Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/2429/34872 eng For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use. University of British Columbia |
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This thesis describes the development of a method for determining the most efficient way to operate an upstream flood control reservoir for maximum flood peak reduction at a downstream point. Linear programming is used as the optimization technique. A simplified case is studied, namely that of a single storage reservoir approximately 500 miles upstream from the area to be protected. A channel routing method which was linear was required for use with linear programming. For this reason a Muskingum type channel routing method was chosen. The results for the three years that were studied are presented in graphical form. They indicate the extent that the downstream peak could be reduced and the operation of the upstream reservoir which would be required to bring about this reduction in peak flow. Procedures for extending the technique to more complex systems and possible applications of the method are discussed. === Applied Science, Faculty of === Civil Engineering, Department of === Graduate |
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Optimal operation of an upstream reservoir for flood control |
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