Surface Water Yield

The demand of surface water for human consumption,irrigation, industrial and other uses has increased rapidly during the years and proper planning in water distribution and management of water resources is imperative. Planning involves the estimation of water availability and allocation for various users and the sizing of water-related structures. Management is mainly concerned with the allocation and distribution of supply to competing users in the most efficient way for a water resources system.This book is written from a practical point of view, including the design and operational aspects of a water resources system to help practising engineers in planning and managing basin-wide water resources systems. The key aspects are reliable yield from the supply system, that is, yield from river and reservoir and reservoir operation to increase yield using reservoir control curves. Hydrological assessments in obtaining river and reservoir yield are also outlined in detail. Worked examples are given when necessary that help in understanding the application of the methods in the design of the supply system.