Optimal Pump Scheduling in an Open Reservoir Water-Treatment Incorporating Evaporation and Seepage Effect

Abstract

Open reservoir systems pose a number of challenges, including sedimentation and flood control. The cost of electrical energy used for pumping water from the dam to the water treatment reservoirs is becoming considerably high. This may be attributed to poor management of the current pumping models, adding to the fact that water treatment systems do experience high level of evaporation and leakages. This study proposes an optimal energy management model to control the pumping scheduling of municipal water reservoir. The aim is to secure a continuous supply of potable water to the community, while minimizing both pumping and water costs.