عنوان

Optimization Models for Iraq's Water Allocation System

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TL50393

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انگلیسی

Title Proper

Optimization Models for Iraq's Water Allocation System

General Material Designation

[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

Ahmed Aljanabi, Ahmed Abdulrazzaq

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Mays, Larry W.

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Arizona State University

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2019

Text of Note

384 p.

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

Ph.D.

Body granting the degree

Arizona State University

Text preceding or following the note

2019

Text of Note

In the recent past, Iraq was considered relatively rich considering its water resources compared to its surroundings. Currently, the magnitude of water resource shortages in Iraq represents an important factor in the stability of the country and in protecting sustained economic development. The need for a practical, applicable, and sustainable river basin management for the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in Iraq is essential. Applicable water resources allocation scenarios are important to minimize the potential future water crises in connection with water quality and quantity. The allocation of the available fresh water resources in addition to reclaimed water to different users in a sustainable manner is of the urgent necessities to maintain good water quantity and quality. In this dissertation, predictive water allocation optimization models were developed which can be used to easily identify good alternatives for water management that can then be discussed, debated, adjusted, and simulated in greater detail. This study provides guidance for decision makers in Iraq for potential future conditions, where water supplies are reduced, and demonstrates how it is feasible to adopt an efficient water allocation strategy with flexibility in providing equitable water resource allocation considering alternative resource. Using reclaimed water will help in reducing the potential negative environmental impacts of treated or/and partially treated wastewater discharges while increasing the potential uses of reclaimed water for agriculture and other applications. Using reclaimed water for irrigation is logical and efficient to enhance the economy of farmers and the environment while providing a diversity of crops, especially since most of Iraq's built or under construction wastewater treatment plants are located in or adjacent to agricultural lands. Adopting an optimization modelling approach can assist decision makers, ensuring their decisions will benefit the economy by incorporating global experiences to control water allocations in Iraq especially considering diminished water supplies.

Subject Term

Civil engineering

Subject Term

Middle Eastern Studies

Subject Term

Water Resource Management

Ahmed Aljanabi, Ahmed Abdulrazzaq

Mays, Larry W.

Arizona State University

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[Thesis]

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