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An Optimal Control Theory on Economic Benefits of Dam Management: A Case of Aswan High Dam in Egypt

Author(s) -

Yoon Lee,

D. H. Kim

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

journal of environmental policy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1598-7582

DOI - 10.17330/joep.9.2.201006.41

Subject(s) - dam removal , control (management) , water resource management , business , natural resource economics , civil engineering , environmental science , economics , engineering , geology , management , paleontology , sediment

This paper analyzes optimal watershed management focusing on reservoir-level sediment removal techniques. Although dams and reservoirs provide several benefits, sedimentation may reduce their storage capacity. As of today, the Aswan High Dam (AHD) in Egypt faces approximately 76% reduced life of the reservoir. Since the AHD is the major fresh water source in Egypt, sustainable use of this resource is extremely important. A model is developed to simultaneously determine optimal sediment removal strategies for upstream soil conservation efforts and reservoir-level sediment control. Two sediment removal techniques are considered: mechanical dredging and hydro-suction sediment removal : . An Optimal Control Theory on Economic Benefits of Dam Management: A Case of Aswan High Dam in Egypt Yoon Lee and Dong-Yeub Kim 1) .(Korea Environment Institute) 2) (Department of International Business and Trade, Kyung Hee University) :2010 3 11 :2010 6 11

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