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Book Stochastic Hydrology and its Use in Water Resources Systems Simulation and Optimization

Download or read book Stochastic Hydrology and its Use in Water Resources Systems Simulation and Optimization written by J.B. Marco and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stochastic hydrology is an essential base of water resources systems analysis, due to the inherent randomness of the input, and consequently of the results. These results have to be incorporated in a decision-making process regarding the planning and management of water systems. It is through this application that stochastic hydrology finds its true meaning, otherwise it becomes merely an academic exercise. A set of well known specialists from both stochastic hydrology and water resources systems present a synthesis of the actual knowledge currently used in real-world planning and management. The book is intended for both practitioners and researchers who are willing to apply advanced approaches for incorporating hydrological randomness and uncertainty into the simulation and optimization of water resources systems. (abstract) Stochastic hydrology is a basic tool for water resources systems analysis, due to inherent randomness of the hydrologic cycle. This book contains actual techniques in use for water resources planning and management, incorporating randomness into the decision making process. Optimization and simulation, the classical systems-analysis technologies, are revisited under up-to-date statistical hydrology findings backed by real world applications.

Book A Stochastic Linear Programming Model for Water Resource Management

Download or read book A Stochastic Linear Programming Model for Water Resource Management written by Segundo Vito Aliaga and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Water Network Design and Management Via Stochastic Programming

Download or read book Water Network Design and Management Via Stochastic Programming written by Weini Zhang and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water is an essential natural resource for life and economic activities. Water resources management is facing major challenges due to increasing demands caused by population growth, increased industrial and agricultural use, and depletion of fresh water sources around the world. In addition to putting stress on our civilization, factors such as water supply availability, spatial population changes, industrial growth, etc. are all sources of major uncertainty in water resources management. There are also uncertainties regarding climate variability and how it affects both water demands and supplies. Stochastic programming is a mathematical tool to help make decisions under uncertainty that models the uncertain parameters using probability distributions and incorporates probabilistic statements in mathematical optimization. This dissertation applies stochastic programming to water resources management. In particular, we focus on reclaimed water distribution network design to effectively reuse water in a municipal system and a water allocation problem in an integrated water system under uncertainty. We first present a two-stage stochastic integer program with recourse for cost- effective reclaimed water network design. Unlike other formulations, uncertain demands, temporal, and spatial population changes are explicitly considered in our model. Selection of pipe and pump sizes are modeled using binary variables in order to linearize the nonlinear hydraulic equations and objective function terms. We then develop preprocessing methods to significantly reduce the problem dimension by exploiting the problem characteristics and network structure. We analyze the sensitivity of the network design under varying model parameters, present computational results, and discuss when the stochastic solution is most valuable. Next, we investigate the use of risk-averse approach in water resources management using the so-called conditional value-at-risk as a risk measure. We develop a multistage risk-averse stochastic program with recourse for long-term water allocation under uncertain demands and water supply variability. We propose a specialized decomposition-based algorithm to solve multistage risk-averse stochastic programs, and present both the single-cut and the multicut version of the algorithm. We then compare the solution methodologies with different ways of decomposing the resulting problem. We solve the multistage risk-averse water allocation problem with different risk aversion levels and model assumptions, present computational results to demonstrate the potential benefits of risk-averse approach, and provide a guideline for risk aversion level selection.

Book Stochastic Water Resources Technology

Download or read book Stochastic Water Resources Technology written by N. T Kottegoda and published by Springer. This book was released on 1980-06-18 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Sampling based Stochastic Programming Approach to Water Resources Management

Download or read book A Sampling based Stochastic Programming Approach to Water Resources Management written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Selected Water Resources Abstracts

Download or read book Selected Water Resources Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Stochastic Programming Applied to Reservoir Operations

Download or read book Stochastic Programming Applied to Reservoir Operations written by Ramesh Sharda and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Stochastic Programming in Water Resources System Planning

Download or read book Stochastic Programming in Water Resources System Planning written by Jitka Dupačová and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Stochastic Programming in Water Resources System Planning

Download or read book Stochastic Programming in Water Resources System Planning written by Jitka Dupac̆ov@a and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Factorial Multi stage Stochastic Programming Methods for Water Resources Management

Download or read book Factorial Multi stage Stochastic Programming Methods for Water Resources Management written by Yang Zhou and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is a first attempt to integrate multivariate factorial analysis with inexact two- and multi-stage stochastic programming. By introducing multivariate factorial analysis into the inexact optimization process, the developed methods are able to not only tackle uncertainties properly and provide water managers with reasonable solutions, but are also capable of analyzing the detailed effects from individual inputs on system performance and reflecting multi-level interactions among various modeling parameters as well as their combined effects on the system.

Book Recent Results in Stochastic Programming

Download or read book Recent Results in Stochastic Programming written by P. Kall and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Optimal Operation of a Water Resources System by Stochastic Programming

Download or read book Optimal Operation of a Water Resources System by Stochastic Programming written by R. J. Peters and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Multi Objective Stochastic Programming in Fuzzy Environments

Download or read book Multi Objective Stochastic Programming in Fuzzy Environments written by Biswas, Animesh and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is frequently observed that most decision-making problems involve several objectives, and the aim of the decision makers is to find the best decision by fulfilling the aspiration levels of all the objectives. Multi-objective decision making is especially suitable for the design and planning steps and allows a decision maker to achieve the optimal or aspired goals by considering the various interactions of the given constraints. Multi-Objective Stochastic Programming in Fuzzy Environments discusses optimization problems with fuzzy random variables following several types of probability distributions and different types of fuzzy numbers with different defuzzification processes in probabilistic situations. The content within this publication examines such topics as waste management, agricultural systems, and fuzzy set theory. It is designed for academicians, researchers, and students.

Book Managing Water Resources

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  • Author : Slobodan P. Simonovic
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2012-05-23
  • ISBN : 1136561692
  • Pages : 681 pages

Download or read book Managing Water Resources written by Slobodan P. Simonovic and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book bridges disciplines, previously confined to specialist journal publications, by providing a comprehensive overview of the systems analysis application to water resources. It is ideal for Masters-level courses in Water Resources Engineering where modern management techniques of optimization and modelling are highly important in the strategic management of a vital resource.' - Derek Clarke, University of Southampton, UK 'The great novelty of this book is that it presents in detail how fuzzy-set theory can be used in water resource system management. The author was one of the pioneers who opened up this new field and is considered to be one of the greatest experts in it.' - Rodolfo Soncini Sessa, Politecnico di Milano, Italy Water resources management is increasingly interdisciplinary and must take into account complex socioeconomic factors and environmental variables. This book describes the 'systems approach' and its application to contemporary water resources management, focusing on three main sets of tools: simulation, optimization and multi-objective analysis. This approach is presented within the context of sustainable planning and development under conditions of uncertainty. Managing Water Resources: Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach introduces system dynamic simulation as a tool for integrated modelling and contains coverage of the use of fuzzy sets for incorporating objective and subjective uncertainties. The book combines theory with many practical examples, as well as including programs and exercises on downloadable resources. It comprises both an advanced text for students of water resources and civil or environmental engineering and a practical guide for professionals. Published jointly with UNESCO and International Hydrological Programme

Book Water Availability and Management in Mexico

Download or read book Water Availability and Management in Mexico written by Elena María Otazo-Sánchez and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-28 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents several complex case studies related to water management and planning in the context of pollution, growing demands, and global climate change in Mexico, but which are also relevant for other countries in Latin America. These concerns are of critical importance for policymakers who are coping with multiple conflicting interests. Water availability in Mexico is polarized, with abundant rainfall and large rivers in the south, and desert-like conditions in the north. The central region, which is the most industrialized, is overpopulated. Mexico City pours millions of cubic meters of “blackwater” into the northern valley daily and receives its clean water from the south. To address these unsustainable conditions, the world's 4th biggest water treatment plant went into operation in 2018. The water infrastructure and governance must satisfy the demands of all sectors, including agricultural, urban, and economic activities. At the same time, water resources are affected by drought, and climate change puts constraints on the supply. As such, regulation and monitoring are important when it comes to adherence to agreed plans and priorities. The book is divided into four sections. 1: Water Availability discusses quantitative aspects, such as supply, methods of calculation, and fracking. 2: Water Quality highlights pollution risks and diagnosis of water resources. 3: Water Allocation examines the sectoral demands and vulnerability due to unsustainable irrigation. 4: Water Governance and Management focuses on laws, urban rules, national parks, planning, and integrated water resources management, among other topics. The chapters include illustrative case studies in Mexico, such as basins, cities, reservoirs, and aquifers, water supply demand assessment, planning, and management.

Book Optimization  Techniques And Applications  Icota  95

Download or read book Optimization Techniques And Applications Icota 95 written by G Z Liu and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1995-09-01 with total page 1718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of powerful computers and novel mathematical programming techniques, the multidisciplinary field of optimization has advanced to the stage that quite complicated systems can be addressed. The conference was organized to provide a platform for the exchange of new ideas and information and for identifying needs for future research. The contributions covered both theoretical techniques and a rich variety of case studies to which optimization can be usefully applied.