Modeling, Control and Optimization of Water Systems: Systems Engineering Methods for Control and Decision Making Tasks

By Christian Maurer

Introduction

What are models in the field of systems engineering?

Why do we need systems engineering methods for water systems modelling?

Surface water modelling

Temporal and spatial discretization of Saint-Venant-Equations

Rivers / open channels

Reservoirs

Retention areas

Catchment areas

Water quality models for surface water systems

Groundwater modelling

Governing equations in groundwater modelling

Derivation of input data and parameters

Initial and boundary conditions

Reduced groundwater models

Coupling of groundwater and surface water models

Simulation of pipeline systems

Drinking water supply system of cities

Long-distance water supply

Water demand modelling

Households

Agriculture

Industry

Model based decision support systems

Structure of a model based decision support system

Which simulation models are used?

Using optimization techn

iques

Applications

Project "Beijing Water"

Pipeline network simulation for public services

Water quality modelling for river Havel

Optimal control of run-of-river hydropower plants

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642160255
• ISBN13: 9783642160257
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"