SA-2 : Reservoir Operation Studies

Abstract

This state-of-art report deals with problems associated with operation of a single purpose/multi-purpose reservoir. Starting with heuristic procedures of reservoir operation, the general concepts of rule curve and zoning of reservoir operation have been discussed. The report also includes discussion on the operation of reservoirs serving hydro-power plants when used in conjunction with thermal power plants, for various Cases like bounded and unbounded reservoirs. The complexity of reservoir operation problem increases when one is to deal with multireservoir systems. In such cases , application of mathematical digital models involving use of simulation or optimization techniques becomes necessary. These aspects have been discussed in detail in the present report, which also gives a comprehensive list of bibliography.