CHAPTER 4: ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES ............................................................... 4.1-1
4.1
Introduction to Enhancement Techniques ............................................................. 4.1-1
4.2
Watershed Techniques ........................................................................................ 4.2-1
4.2.1 Targeting or Command and Control......................................................... 4.2-1
4.2.2 Technological Descriptions ...................................................................... 4.2-2
4.2.3 Cost of BMPs....................................................................................... 4.2-22
4.2.4 Case Study........................................................................................... 4.2-22
4.2.5 References............................................................................................ 4.2-22
4.3
In-Reservoir Techniques: Selective Withdrawal................................................... 4.3-1
4.3.1 Multilevel Selective Withdrawal............................................................... 4.3-1
4.3.2 Hypolimnetic Withdrawal ........................................................................ 4.3-5
4.3.3 Underwater Skimming Weir or Submerged Curtains ................................ 4.3-8
4.3.4 Submerged Skimming Weir ................................................................... 4.3-10
4.3.5 References............................................................................................ 4.3-15
4.4
In-Reservoir Techniques: Operational Techniques ............................................... 4.4-1
4.4.1 Operational Curve Change ...................................................................... 4.4-1
4.4.2 Inflow Routing......................................................................................... 4.4-5
4.4.3 Supplemental Releases for Water Quality................................................. 4.4-7
4.4.4 Concentration of Flow Through One Gate ............................................. 4.4-11
4.4.5 Operational Optimization for Water Quality ........................................... 4.4-14
4.4.6 References............................................................................................ 4.4-19
4.5
In-Reservoir Techniques: Aerators/Oxygenation.................................................. 4.5-1
4.5.1 Description ............................................................................................. 4.5-1
4.5.2 Theory.................................................................................................... 4.5-1
4.5.3 Design Methodology ............................................................................... 4.5-4
4.5.4 Implementation........................................................................................ 4.5-4
4.5.5 Summary ................................................................................................ 4.5-5
4.5.6 References.............................................................................................. 4.5-6
4.6
In-Reservoir Techniques: Mixers ........................................................................ 4.6-1
4.6.1 Destratification........................................................................................ 4.6-1
4.6.2 Localized Mixing..................................................................................... 4.6-6
4.6.3 References............................................................................................ 4.6-11
4.7
In-Structure Techniques: Hydropower Facilities .................................................. 4.7-1
4.7.1 Problem Addressed ................................................................................ 4.7-1
4.7.2 Turbine Venting....................................................................................... 4.7-1
4.7.3 Auto-Venting Turbine Technology ........................................................... 4.7-5
4.7.4 Forced Air .............................................................................................. 4.7-9
4.7.5 References............................................................................................ 4.7-10
4.8
Tailwater Techniques........................................................................................... 4.8-1
4.8.1 Minimum Flow........................................................................................ 4.8-1
4.8.2 Aerating Weirs........................................................................................ 4.8-6
4.8.3 References............................................................................................ 4.8-10