Optimum operation of recharge basins

Hasan Mushtaq, Larry Mays, Kevin E. Lansey

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Abstract

Mathematical models based on nonlinear programming are developed for operating recharge basin systems. The objective of these optimization models is to determine the operation policy that maximizes the infiltration subject to constraints for continuity, infiltration, groundwater flow, and the physical constraints describing the recharge basins. Two basic physical processes that are involved in the recharge basin systems are the infiltration process and the soil moisture redistribution process. The infiltration process is modeled using both the Philip's (1957) and the Green-Ampt (1911) infiltration models and the soil moisture redistribution process is modeled using the Darcy's equation as well as a kinematic wave model (Charbeneau, 1984). An application is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWater Resources Planning and Management and Urban Water Resources
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages593-596
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0872629120
StatePublished - Jan 1 1993
EventProceedings of the 20th Anniversary Conference on Water Management in the '90s - Seattle, WA, USA
Duration: May 1 1993May 5 1993

Publication series

NameWater Resources Planning and Management and Urban Water Resources

Other

OtherProceedings of the 20th Anniversary Conference on Water Management in the '90s
CitySeattle, WA, USA
Period5/1/935/5/93

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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