A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River Basin
Considering the issues of water scarcity, water environment deterioration, and unreasonable allocation of water resources in the urban area of the Yellow River Basin, this paper introduces the human–water harmony theory to the allocation of regional water resources. Based on an analysis of the struc...
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| author | Jinxin Zhang Deshan Tang Mei Wang Ijaz Ahamd Jianyong Hu Zhenzhu Meng Dan Liu Suli Pan |
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| description | Considering the issues of water scarcity, water environment deterioration, and unreasonable allocation of water resources in the urban area of the Yellow River Basin, this paper introduces the human–water harmony theory to the allocation of regional water resources. Based on an analysis of the structural characteristics of the regional water resource system, the harmonious water resource allocation (HWRA) model—which includes three sub-systems (i.e., the water service system, ecological environmental system, and economic and social system)—is established. In addition, considering the uncertain factors in the HWRA model, the inexact fuzzy multi-objective programming (IFMOP) method is used to solve the model, aiming at achieving the minimum amount of regional water scarcity, the minimum amount of sewage discharge, and the maximum total economic benefit. A case study of water resource allocation of Binzhou, a city located in the Yellow River Basin, is conducted to validate the model. The model solution results show that the water resource system in Binzhou in 2025 and 2035 could be optimized after harmonious allocation, especially in terms of the water service and ecological environmental systems. Compared with the optimal water resource allocation (OWRA) model, the HWRA model has a more scientific water supply structure, and a smaller amount of sewage discharge. The HWRA model solves the variables using an interval number, so it can flexibly and scientifically reflect the decision-making process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-99c5720bd5374d51af6ee096617f13302023-12-01T01:25:58ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412023-04-01157138810.3390/w15071388A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River BasinJinxin Zhang0Deshan Tang1Mei Wang2Ijaz Ahamd3Jianyong Hu4Zhenzhu Meng5Dan Liu6Suli Pan7Key Laboratory for Technology in Rural Water Management of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaCollege of Water Conservancy & Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, ChinaSchool of Water Conservancy Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaCentre of Excellence in Water Resources Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, PakistanSchool of Geomatics & Municipal Engineering, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaSchool of Water Conservancy & Environment Engineering, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaSchool of Water Conservancy & Environment Engineering, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaSchool of Water Conservancy & Environment Engineering, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaConsidering the issues of water scarcity, water environment deterioration, and unreasonable allocation of water resources in the urban area of the Yellow River Basin, this paper introduces the human–water harmony theory to the allocation of regional water resources. Based on an analysis of the structural characteristics of the regional water resource system, the harmonious water resource allocation (HWRA) model—which includes three sub-systems (i.e., the water service system, ecological environmental system, and economic and social system)—is established. In addition, considering the uncertain factors in the HWRA model, the inexact fuzzy multi-objective programming (IFMOP) method is used to solve the model, aiming at achieving the minimum amount of regional water scarcity, the minimum amount of sewage discharge, and the maximum total economic benefit. A case study of water resource allocation of Binzhou, a city located in the Yellow River Basin, is conducted to validate the model. The model solution results show that the water resource system in Binzhou in 2025 and 2035 could be optimized after harmonious allocation, especially in terms of the water service and ecological environmental systems. Compared with the optimal water resource allocation (OWRA) model, the HWRA model has a more scientific water supply structure, and a smaller amount of sewage discharge. The HWRA model solves the variables using an interval number, so it can flexibly and scientifically reflect the decision-making process.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/7/1388water resource allocationhuman–water harmony theoryinexact fuzzy multi-objective programming (IFMOP)Binzhou |
| spellingShingle | Jinxin Zhang Deshan Tang Mei Wang Ijaz Ahamd Jianyong Hu Zhenzhu Meng Dan Liu Suli Pan A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River Basin Water water resource allocation human–water harmony theory inexact fuzzy multi-objective programming (IFMOP) Binzhou |
| title | A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River Basin |
| title_full | A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River Basin |
| title_fullStr | A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River Basin |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River Basin |
| title_short | A Regional Water Resource Allocation Model Based on the Human–Water Harmony Theory in the Yellow River Basin |
| title_sort | regional water resource allocation model based on the human water harmony theory in the yellow river basin |
| topic | water resource allocation human–water harmony theory inexact fuzzy multi-objective programming (IFMOP) Binzhou |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/7/1388 |
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