Strategic optimization for implementing the Jordanian National Water Master Plan |
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Authors: | Richard C Peralta Andreas H Lück Ross Hagan |
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Affiliation: | 1. Civil and Environmental Engineering Department , Utah State University , Logan, Utah, USA peralta.rc@gmail.com;3. German Technical Cooperation (gtz), Management of Water Resources – National Water Planning , Amman, Jordan;4. Energy Office, US Agency for International Development , Amman, Jordan |
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Abstract: | The Jordan National Water Master Plan integrates multiple efforts to address the national water shortage, but suffers problems in implementation. The systems analysis-based approach proposed here involves stakeholders in defining: study areas/issues, flow limits (based on infrastructural, sustainability and management reasons), and the optimization objective function. The approach includes using a newly developed computer optimization model to speed analysis of stakeholder proposals. The optimization model calculates multi-period water distribution and allocation strategies, minimizing unsatisfied demand or optimizing economic effect. Implementing the approach would identify opportunities for improving water supply, conveyance and demand management, and help investment planning and international negotiations. It is transferable to other countries. |
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Keywords: | water allocation optimization IWRM computer model Jordan planning |
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