Modelling, control and optimization of water systems: systems engineering methods for control and decision making tasks

This book provides background knowledge on the development of model based real-world solutions in the field of control and decision making for water systems. It presents system engineering methods for modelling surface water and groundwater resources as well as water transportation systems (rivers, channels and pipelines). The models in turn provide information on both the water quantity (flow rates, water levels) of surface water and groundwater and water quality. In addition, methods for modelling and predicting water demand are described. Sample applications of the models are presented, such as a water allocationdecision support system for semi-arid regions, a multiple-criteria control model for run-of-river hydropower plants and a supply network simulation for public services. An approach for simulation of surface water and ground water systems whichis different from the tradition hydrological approach. The systems engineering approach is developed for control and decision making tasks. Application of the presented techniques are included. INDICE: Introduction. Surface water modelling. Groundwater modelling. Coupling of groundwater and surface water models. Simulation of pipeline systems. Model based decision support systems. Applications.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-16025-7
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés