SimRes
"Simulation of the Regulation of a
Reservoir"
SimRes is a simulation of the regulation of a reservoir. This simulation
takes into account several factors that regulators must consider in real
life. These are:
- Flood Prevention
- Water Quality
- Power Generation
- Navigation
- Recreation
In addition to this the simulation incorporates random weather patterns,
so the user of SimRes cannot cheat by learning a specific pattern. You
must adapt to the changing conditions, such as, heavy rain, drought
etc.
The simulation is very easy to use; however, it requires a java-enabled
browser.
To operate the simulation, you must adjust the gate which controls the
flow of water through the dam. You can increase or decrease the flow of
water through the dam by using the up and down arrows on the simulation's
control panel. As you open the gates the amount of power generation
increases and the power meter registers this increase in generation.
Also changes in water elevation will result in a bad environment for the
fish and may cause them to die. River navigation and boating are also
affected by the height of the water.
To run the simulation simply click here.
SimRes
"Simulation of the Regulation of a Reservoir"
You can also download a zip file of the java applet for offline use.
If you decide to use it, then send us some email telling us what you think.
