Guidelines for simulation project success

Musselman, Kenneth J.

doi:10.1145/256563.256584

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“…There are also modifications of QUAL2E, such as MODQUAL, QUAL2K, and TMDL [12]. Several authors [13][14][15][16][17], who are experts in computer science and general simulation approaches, reinforce the idea to use simple models [18]. However, there may be cases, where the simple models are not the most appropriate ones for and hence ''to apply the simplest possible model is not the solution of the problem always the best idea'' [19].…”

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A Study on the Pollution and Water Quality Modeling of the River Buyuk Menderes, Turkey

Koç¹

2010

CLEAN Soil Air Water

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A Study on the Pollution and Water Quality Modeling of the River Buyuk Menderes, TurkeyThe aim of the study was to determine the effects of existing and planned facilities on the water quality, and to propose some measures for the protection and improvement of water quality in the basin. For this purpose, the water quality was monitored on the river itself during the last 2 years [2008][2009]. After the evaluation of the data collected by using computerized methods, water quality map was prepared, and the MODQUAL mathematical model was applied to the basin to determine the probable effects of different scenarios on the water quality of the river. The simulated water quality variables were: NH 3 -N, NO 3 -N, NO 2 -N, BOD 5 , DO, o-PO 4 , and COD. At the end of the study, it was determined that water quality of Büyük Menderes river and its effluent presents generally polluted water quality in terms of various observed parameter groups. Values obtained by modeling in irrigation season are presented comparatively with analytically measured values. Analytical and modeling results of six of those parameters -except NO 3 -N -presented regular consistency. In winter season, a general consistency was provided in modeling of all parameters. It was purposed that the waste water originated from domestic and industrial activities should be treated before discharging them to the water bodies, and amount of fertilizer and pesticides used in agriculture should be under strict control throughout the basin in order to protect the water quality and prevent pollution of the water resources.

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A Study on the Pollution and Water Quality Modeling of the River Buyuk Menderes, Turkey

Koç¹

2010

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“…However, those models are generally not easy to learn during classical academic training. Therefore, difficulties arise during most of the water quality modelling courses/trainings when practical applications of models are needed to be illustrated to the students/trainees (hereinafter referred to as users) who are usually inexperienced in water quality modelling Several authors (Musselman, 1993;Salt, 1993;Robinson, 1994;Pegden et al, 1995;Pidd, 1996), who are experts in computer science and general simulation approaches reinforce the idea to use simple models (Chwif and Paul, 2000). However, there may be the cases, where the simple models are not the most appropriate ones for the solution of the problem and hence "to apply the simplest possible model is not always the best idea" (Erturk et al, 2006).…”

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Ertürk¹

2010

Turk. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci.

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Water quality models are important decision support system tools for water pollution control, study of the health of aquatic ecosystems and assessment of the effects of point and diffuse pollution. However, water quality models are usually comprehensive software, which are usually not easy to learn and apply. Thus extensive training is needed before scientists and engineers can use most of the water quality models effectively. In this study; a new, easy to use and simple stream water quality modelling software is developed. The model underwent an extensive testing period that includes education/training oriented applications and a real world application as well. The software is easy to learn and the model is simple enough to be used in advanced undergraduate and introductory graduate level courses in aquatic sciences and environmental science, engineering or management programmes. It can also be used for institutional training in state offices that are dealing with water pollution control and integrated water management as well. All the modelling system is developed according to free/open software philosophy so that advanced level users such as trainers are able to modify it according to the training/institutional needs.Keywords: analytical models, one-dimensional steady state models, open source models. Eğitim ve Alıştırma Amaçlı Basit Bir Akarsu Su Kalitesi Modeli ÖzetSu kalitesi modelleri; su kirliliği kontrolü, su ekosistemlerinin sağlıklarının araştırılması ve noktasal ve yayılı kirlenmenin etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi için kullanılabilen önemli karar destek sistemi araçlarıdır. Genellikle, kapsamlı ve karmaşık yazılımlar olup öğrenilmeleri ve uygulanmaları kolay değildir. Bu nedenle bilim insanlarının ve mühendislerin, çoğu su kalitesi modelleme yazılımını etkin olarak kullanmadan önce, model ile ilgili eğitilmeleri gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada; yeni, kullanımı kolay ve basit bir akarsu su kalitesi modelleme yazılımı geliştirilmiştir. Model, hem eğitim/araştırma hem de gerçek uygulamaları içeren kapsamlı bir deneme sürecinden geçmiştir. Yazılım, öğrenilmesi kolay olup içerdiği model su bilimleri, çevre bilimleri, çevre mühendisliği ve çevre yönetimi lisans öğreniminde ileri ya da lisansüstü öğreniminde giriş düzeyindeki derslerde kullanılabilecek kadar basittir. Yazılım ayrıca su kirlenmesi kontrolü ve bütünsel havza yönetimi ile ilgili kamu kurumlarında kurumsal eğitim amacı ile kullanılabilmektedir. Tüm dizge ücretsiz ve açık kaynak felsefesine göre geliştirildiğinden, eğiticileri gibi ileri düzey kullanıcıların modeli eğitim amaçlı/kurumsal gereksinimlere göre değiştirmeleri mümkündür.Anahtar Kelimeler: analitik modeller, tek boyutlu yatışkın modeller, açık kaynak modeller.

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“…In fact, simulation models of actual industrial cases are often very complex and the modellers encounter problems of scale [17]. Also, many works have highlighted the interest to use simplest (reduced/aggregated) models of simulation [1, 3,15,18,28]. In addition, neural networks have proved there abilities to extract performing models from experimental data [26].…”

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confidence: 99%