Determination of reduction of useful volume in water reservoirs due to sedimentation

Abstract

To develop a work plan for reliable and efficient use of water reservoirs, an accurate information about the volume of water stored in the reservoir for the safe operation of the reservoir facilities is necessary. The useful water storage capacity of reservoirs has been steadily declining over the years due to the sedimentation coming with the stream. The article presents a method for determining the continuous change of the reservoir volume during operation due to sedimentation. A calculation method estimating the dynamics of the sediment distribution in the reservoir has been scientifically developed. The proposed calculation method was tested and compared in the field conditions. The analysis of the data collected in the Chimkurgan, Tashkent and South Surkhan water reservoirs under field conditions based on mathematical statistical methods showed a relationship between the relative turbidity and the reservoir depth. A new method of determining the decrease in useful water volume due to sedimentation in reservoirs has been proposed.