Optimizing Reservoir Operations on Nepalese Hydropower Systems
Optimizing Reservoir Operations on Nepalese Hydropower Systems: A Comparative Study of Metaheuristic Algorithms and Environmental Flow Tradeoffs Abstract Optimization of reservoir operation is essential for efficient and sustainable water utilization and management. This plays a critical role in balancing energy generation with ecological sustainability, particularly in hydropower-dominant regions like Nepal. This study investigates the application of metaheuristic algorithms (MHAs) to optimize reservoir operations while addressing environmental flow requirements. The research focuses on two key hydropower projects in Nepal: the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project (BGHEP) and the Dudhkoshi Storage Hydropower Project (DKSHEP). The comparative analysis of seven MHAs is conducted in BGHEP, while the tradeoff analysis of different environmental flow methods is done in DKSHEP. ...