Measures to Relieve the Stress of Water

Abstract:

In order to develop realistic water resources strategy, we initially analyze the situation of water resources in the United States which present a significant regional difference. Then on the basis of previous studies, we propose the cost formulas of water storage, movement and desalinization. By analyzing the practical application, along with pros and cons of the above three solutions accordingly, we consider that a comprehensive utilization of these measures will be the best water strategy for America to solve the water shortage problem. Later we apply the conclusion to a case study of Southern California, we propose an optimization model which aims to minimize the total cost of the water strategy, and then use Lingo to solve the problem. Results show that 5.946 billion cubic meters of water by transferring is the best way to make up for the water use gap in 2025 and the total cost is 2.94 billion dollars. Finally, we summarize the strengths and weaknesses of our paper. What needs to be emphasized is that our model can also be adapted into the analysis of other states, which shows great flexibility.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 361-363)
• Pages: 636-639
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.361-363.636
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Shi Kai Duan, Guo Shi Shen, Zhen Dong Shan, Yan Dong, Kai Zheng, Jin Peng Guo, Shuang Ka Xiong
• Keywords: Desalinization, Lingo, Movement, Optimization Model, Water Resources Strategy, Water Storage

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