Rajib Ahsan

How do reservoir sedimentation and appropriate management techniques affect operations of dams and hydroelectric facilities? The authors cover the topic and provide illustrative case studies, including the 2,100 MW Aswan High Dam in Egypt. By Greg Schellenberg, C. Richard Donnelly, Charles Holder and Rajib Ahsan Although sedimentation of the world’s reservoirs represents a serious threat to the sustainability of hydropower, there is limited guidance on how best to address the problem.

How do reservoir sedimentation and appropriate management techniques affect operations of dams and hydroelectric facilities? The authors cover the topic and provide illustrative case studies, including the 2,100 MW Aswan High Dam in Egypt. By Greg Schellenberg, C. Richard Donnelly, Charles Holder and Rajib Ahsan Although sedimentation of the world’s reservoirs represents a serious threat to the sustainability of hydropower, there is limited guidance on how best to address the problem.