Zero-dimensional modelling as tool for reservoir water quality planning and management

ABSTRACT Water quality models are often applied to support the definitions for water resources planning and management. This process requires appropriate data calibrate make required verification validation analysis. However, in some case studies, there is not enough run a complex model whatever system, being river or reservoir. In context of scarce data, search simple an alternative comprehend behavior system. this research, unsteady zero-dimensional (0D) was developed using synthetic series phosphorus concentrations Brazilian The results research were compared three-dimensional model, order verify if methodology can be simpler model. compatible (3D) show simplified numerical schemes important potential tools considered initial analysis dynamics reservoirs management purposes.