This paper combines optimization (LINGO) and simulation (HEC-ResSim) models to determine monthly operating rules for the Zayandeh Rud Reservoir system in Iran. Based on the optimized flow determined in the single-objective framework, system behaviour was simulated over 47 years. The results show that optimizing the operation of Zayandeh Rud Reservoir could increase its storage by 88.9% and increase the reliability index of regulated water for all downstream demands by over 10%.
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