Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6405 : Water Resources Management { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Kanhu Charan Patra
Syllabus
Statistics and probabilities in hydrology: Introduction, Statistical parameters, Central tendency parameter, Dispersion characteristics, Skewness Kurtosis, Theoretical probability distribution Discrete distribution, Continuous distribution, Frequency analysis, Gumbel's distribution Pearson type 3 distribution, Log Pearson type 3 distribution, Normal distribution ,Log normal distribution ,Graphical paper using probability paper, Construction of probability paper Selection of type of distribution ,Confidence limit, Regression and correlation, Graphical method ,Analytical method ,Correlation ,Significance of parameters Standard form of bi-variate equations ,Multivariate linear regression and correlation ,Multiple correlation coefficient Analysis of time series ,Trend analysis, Oscillation, Jump, Seasonality ,Serial correlation Stochastic component Dependence model ,Thomas filtering model, Chi square test of goodness of fit.
Reservoir and sedimentation: Introduction, Fixation of reservoir capacity, Ripples mass curve
Sequent peak algorithm, Determination of spillway size, Allocation of storage space for various use, Reservoir elevation-area-elevation curve, Reservoir operation, Reservoir working table, Reservoir sedimentation, Determination of a sediment yield at river site, Sheet erosion, Sediment measurement by sample recorder, Bed load estimation, Empirical relation for total sediment load, Reservoir sedimentation, Reservoir classification, Distribution of sediment in reservoir, Reservoir sediment control, Reservoir economics, Cost benefit ratio, Optimization of benefits, Linear programming in multipurpose water resource projects.
Course Objectives
- To prepare the students for a successful career as hydrologist and water resources engineers
- To develop the ability among students to synthesis data and technical concepts for application in hydrology and water resources engineering
- To know the full details of reservoir, its capacity estimation, operation, maintenance and control
- To know diverse methods (time series analysis) of hydrological data management, which is essential, to understand the trend and peak hydrological values <br />5. To know the basic of sediment load, its estimation, types and methods of control
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, students must be in a position to <br />1. Estimate the reservoir capacity <br />2. Analyse the hydrological data series by different distribution <br />3. Do Linear programming in multipurpose water resource projects
Essential Reading
- K C PATRA, HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING, NAROSA PUBLISHING HOUSE NEW DELHI
- L.D. James, and R.R. Lee, Economics of Water Resources Planning, Mc Graw Hill, 1971.
Supplementary Reading
- L. W. Meyer, Water Resources Hand Book, Mc Graw Hill
- C.C. Warnic, Hydro power Engineering, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey, 1984