Findings of Research

Paper:
OPTIMAL OPERATION OF MULTIPURPOSE RESERVOIRS IN
SERIES: ROSEIRES AND SENNAR CASE STUDY

Mishal Bangash
Introduction:

Authors:
T.Z. Saad Omer, S.E. Ahmed, and A. Karimi.
Publication Year:
2021
Case Study of:
The document discusses the Roseires and Sennar Dams,
which are part of the Roseires-Sennar Dams System (RSDS)
located in the lower part of the Blue Nile River.
Abstract Summary:

• The document discusses the Roseires-Sennar Dams System (RSDS) in

the lower part of the Blue Nile River and the need for new reservoir
operation rules due to changes in water demand, hydrological
uncertainty, and climate change impacts. The study aims to find
coordinated operation rules for the two dams using a multi-period
optimization model. It considers factors like flow regime, water
demand, energy generation, and marginal profit to develop and validate
the model. The document also explores the impacts of cooperation
between riparian countries on the Water-Energy-Food nexus in the Blue
Nile Basin. It provides insights into the challenges and the need for new
coordinated operation rules for the dams, as well as the development of
a multi-period optimization model to address these challenges.
The input data The input data parameters used in the study include the following:

parameters used 1. Inflow Scenarios

by Author: 2. Water Demand Scenarios:

3. Reservoir/Dam Specifications:

4. Historical Flow Data

5. Irrigation Schemes.

6. Climate Change Scenarios:

These input parameters are utilized to develop and validate the multi-
period optimization model for the coordinated operation of the Roseires
and Sennar Dams, and to analyze the system's performance under various
scenarios and conditions.
Methods/Software Used:

• The author of the document used a multi-period optimization

model for the coordinated operation of the Roseires and Sennar
Dams.
• The model was programmed and solved using the General
Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) with the MINOS solver.
• Additionally, the author referenced the use of various
commercial software such as WEAP, MODSIM, RiverWare,
MIKEBasin, RIBASIM, and HECReSIM for similar
optimization applications.
• The document also mentions the use of the HECResSIM model
for evaluating the cumulative impacts of basin development on
downstream water users.
Results:

• The results and discussion section presents the validation of the

model, showing that coordinated reservoir operation for the
Roseires-Sennar Dam system operates with greater efficiency in
resource utilization. The model optimally stores and releases water,
considering flood constraints and maximizing water supply and
energy generation. The study also considers various scenarios
representing normal, dry, and very dry flow conditions, along with
different crop patterns and their respective water demands. The
analysis evaluates the effect of coordinated operation of the dams on
water supply, energy generation, and marginal profit, indicating the
model's robustness in dealing with changing conditions and ensuring
water supply reliability
Conclusion:

• In conclusion, the document emphasizes the importance of developing new

reservoir operation rules to address changing conditions and optimize the
operation of the Roseires-Sennar Dams. The study highlights the efficiency
and effectiveness of the multi-period optimization model in addressing the
complexities of coordinated reservoir operation. The authors suggest that
future research should focus on further refining the model to incorporate
uncertainty explicitly in model parameters and to consider additional factors
such as climate change impacts and evolving water demand. Additionally, the
document recommends exploring the potential for collaboration and
cooperation between riparian countries to enhance the Water-Energy-Food
nexus in the Blue Nile Basin.
Suggestions for Future
Research:
The document suggests several potential areas for
future research. These include:

1. Incorporating Explicit Uncertainty.

2. Collaboration and Cooperation.
3. Climate Change Impacts.
4. Reservoir Operation Optimization.
5. Long-Term Economic Gain.