Temperature Analysis: Howard A. Hanson Reservoir, Washington. Mathematical Model Investigation
Abstract
The US Army Engineer District, Seattle, is presently evaluating the impacts of proposed additional water storage at Howard A. Hanson Reservoir in Washington State. This proposed modification will involve raising the existing pool approximately 40 ft. The investigation reported herein examined the impacts of raising the conservation pool on the reservoir thermal profiles and release temperatures for several study years. The mathematical model used in the study examined impacts of raising the pool with and without structural modification to the existing outlet works. Optimization procedures were used with the mathematical model to provide optimum number of and elevations for the additional ports. Results indicated that significant improvement in release temperatures for the raised pool could be achieved with a multilevel outlet structure as compared to the existing outlet works. The method for calculating the reliability index is given in Appendix A. Appendix B lists monthly temperature release statistics for existing conditions, and Appendix C lists the calculated average release temperatures for the reservoir.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA200228
Entities
People
- Michael L Schneider
- Richard E. Price