System Dynamics Modeling of Multipurpose Reservoir Operation

• Main Authors: Ebrahim Momeni, Masoud Tajrishy, Ahmad Abrishamchi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Water and Wastewater Consulting Engineers Research Development 2006-03-01
• Series: آب و فاضلاب
• Subjects: System Dynamics; Reservoir operation; Zayandehrud Basin; Simulation; Conjunctive use
• Online Access: http://www.wwjournal.ir/article_2320_c48f16bd0c18237dba51c1d24aea7518.pdf

System dynamics, a feedback – based object – oriented simulation approach, not only represents complex dynamic systemic systems in a realistic way but also allows the involvement of end users in model development to increase their confidence in modeling process. The increased speed of model development, the possibility of group model development, the effective communication of model results, and the trust developed in the model due to user participation are the main strengths of this approach. The ease of model modification in response to changes in the system and the ability to perform sensitivity analysis make this approach more attractive compared with systems analysis techniques for modeling water management systems. In this study, a system dynamics model was developed for the Zayandehrud basin in central Iran. This model contains river basin, dam reservoir, plains, irrigation systems, and groundwater. Current operation rule is conjunctive use of ground and surface water. Allocation factor for each irrigation system is computed based on the feedback from groundwater storage in its zone. Deficit water is extracted from groundwater.The results show that applying better rules can not only satisfy all demands such as Gawkhuni swamp environmental demand, but it can also  prevent groundwater level drawdown in future.