Optimization of Multireservoir Systems by Genetic Algorithm

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2011-03-01

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Hinçal, Onur
Altan Sakarya, Ayşe Burcu
Ger, A. Metin

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Application of optimization techniques for determining the optimal operating policy of reservoirs is a major issue in water resources planning and management. As an optimization Genetic Algorithm, ruled by evolution techniques, have become popular in diversified fields of science. The main aim of this study is to explore the efficiency and effectiveness of genetic algorithm in optimization of multi-reservoirs. A computer code has been constructed for this purpose and verified by means of a reference problem with a known global optimum. Three reservoirs in the Colorado River Storage Project were optimized for maximization of energy production. Besides, a real-time approach utilizing a blend of online and a posteriori data was proposed. The results obtained were compared to the real operational data and genetic algorithm was found to be effective and can be utilized as an alternative technique to other traditional optimization techniques.

Subject Keywords

Genetic algorithm, Optimization, Reservoirs, Real-time

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/40918

Journal

Water Resources Management

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-010-9755-0

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Department of Civil Engineering, Article

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O. Hinçal, A. B. Altan Sakarya, and A. M. Ger, “Optimization of Multireservoir Systems by Genetic Algorithm,” Water Resources Management, pp. 1465–1487, 2011, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/40918.