<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>It is acknowledged that providing a safe water supply for all countries is one of the major challenges of the twenty-first century. Egypt is one of the greatest countries affected in Africa and Middle East. The Nile is facing a major water shortage due to the limited water resources and the the demand is growing as a result high population growth and development in industrial and agricultural sectors. This paper has been motivated by the fact that there is no up-to-date literature review of the optimal operation of Water Resources. The analysis of the reviewed literature is structured along five broad branches: (1) Mathematical Optimization Modelling Studies, (2) Numerical Simulation Modelling Studies, (3) Geographical Information Systems “GIS” based Studies, (4) Ecological Studies, (5) Water Reuse Studies. This review is limited to surface water but groundwater has been inexplicitly included. The paper concludes the best way to identify knowledge to cover the gap between water supply and demands and to guide future researches on water resources planning and management.</p></abstract>

It is acknowledged that providing a safe water supply for all countries is one of the major challenges of the twenty-first century. Egypt is one of the greatest countries affected in Africa and Middle East. The Nile is facing a major water shortage due to the limited water resources and the the demand is growing as a result high population growth and development in industrial and agricultural sectors. This paper has been motivated by the fact that there is no up-to-date literature review of the optimal operation of Water Resources. The analysis of the reviewed literature is structured along five broad branches: (1) Mathematical Optimization Modelling Studies, (2) Numerical Simulation Modelling Studies, (3) Geographical Information Systems “GIS” based Studies, (4) Ecological Studies, (5) Water Reuse Studies. This review is limited to surface water but groundwater has been inexplicitly included. The paper concludes the best way to identify knowledge to cover the gap between water supply and demands and to guide future researches on water resources planning and management.

Modeling in Water Resources Management in East Nile Delta: Review

Water and Water Structures Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering

Acta Marisiensis. Seria Technologica

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It is acknowledged that providing a safe water supply for all countries is one of the major challenges of the twenty-first century. Egypt is one of the...

Modeling in Water Resources Management in East Nile Delta: Review

Publié en ligne: 12 déc. 2020

Pages: 41 - 46

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amset-2020-0018

Mots clés
Optimization, Simulation, GIS, Ecological Studies, Water Reuse

© 2020 Heba F. Abdelwahab et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Modeling in Water Resources Management in East Nile Delta: Review

Publié en ligne: 12 déc. 2020

Pages: 41 - 46

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amset-2020-0018

Mots clésOptimization, Simulation, GIS, Ecological Studies, Water Reuse

© 2020 Heba F. Abdelwahab et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
Optimization, Simulation, GIS, Ecological Studies, Water Reuse