Drought and Power Production
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 112, Issue 4
Abstract
The impacts of drought upon electric power generation are reviewed, as well as factors influencing utility susceptibility to drought and the management challenges of water shortages. The paper summarizes current drought mitigation measures, characterizes operational objectives during drought, and presents planning and operational alternatives for long‐ and short‐term drought responses. A risk analysis approach is also developed for planning drought management strategies and applied to a case study.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 112 • Issue 4 • October 1986
Pages: 469 - 484
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1986
Published in print: Oct 1986
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