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Table 6 Possible decision variables for the Ridge Park MAR scheme

From: Framework for the optimization of operation and design of systems with different alternative water sources

Short-term winter harvesting and injection operation

 Pump 1 Off

Harvest Pond Level Low

Bioretention Basin Level High

 Pump 1 On

Harvest Pond Level High

 Pump 2 Off

Bioretention Basin Level Low

Storage Tank Level High

 Pump 2 On

Bioretention Basin Level High

 Pump 3 Off

Storage Tank Level Low

 Pump 3 On

Storage Tank Level High

 Pump 3 Speed

Storage Tank Level

Short-term summer extraction and irrigation operation

 Bore Pump Off

Storage Tank Level High

 Bore Pump On

Storage Tank Level Low

 Irrigation Schedule

Days of Irrigation at each Reserve

Start Time of Irrigation at each Reserve

 Pump 3 Speed

Required Demand Rate

Long-term operations

 Day to Switch Between

Summer to Winter

 Seasonal Operational Regimes

Winter to Summer

System Design

 Storage Tank Size

Doubled, 5 times, 10 times current size

 Pumps 1 and 2

Selection of pump curves with lower operating rates