Abstract: A computational methodology is described for establishing the approximate minimum‐cost engineering design for the initial construction and subsequent capacity expansion of a linear water‐supply pipeline along a specified ...

Abstract: The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) of Texas provides an average of 530,000 acre‐ft annually for rice cultivation. To estimate water needs better, predictive equations were developed, using least‐squares regression, ...

Abstract: The national interest in hydroelectric power generation has focused increased attention on the potential for greater energy production from existing and planned reservoir systems. A methodology is presented for determining ...

Abstract: The managers of large‐scale, surface‐water reservoir and delivery systems are required on a daily basis to make complex operating decisions. To assist in that decision process, a computational methodology is presented for ...

Abstract: Proper planning of water conveyance systems requires consideration of both environmental and engineering factors in the earliest phases of project evaluation. A method is presented for using environmental data directly in ...

Abstract: The drought management plan (DMP) for the lower Colorado River of Texas is described. The plan identifies how the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) will allocate stored water in the Highland Lakes of central Texas to ...

Abstract: A computational method is described for finding the approximate optimal capacity expansion plan for a surface‐water supply system. The algorithm determines the estimated least‐costly sizing, sequencing, and operation of ...

Abstract: The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) of Texas is both a water and energy supplier to central Texas. LCRA's power production includes hydroelectric power plants at the six dams of the Highland Lakes reservoir system, ...