125-Reservoir Modelling by Cross Entropy Method.

Abstract

Reservoir modelling problems deals in finding out the optimal reservoir storage volumes and releases to be made in each time period so that the deviation of release values from the demand is minimum thereby maximizing the returns. The present study aims at demonstrating the potential of evolutionary computing algorithm namely Cross Entropy (CE) method for modelling of single reservoir systems. The model development to a single reservoir system operated for satisfying irrigation demands is done. The model was applied to a South Indian Reservoir system. The model development, sensitivity of model parameters in model solution is also explored.