32.6 - Mass Curve of Runoff – Analysis
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What is a Mass Curve used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between water flow and its storage.
What does steep slopes in a Mass Curve indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a flood situation.
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What does a steep slope in the Mass Curve indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during heavy rainfall.
True or False: The Mass Curve can be used to analyze periods of both surplus and deficit in water flow.
💡 Hint: Think about what the mass curve shows above and below the demand line.
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Given a dataset of inflow rates over a year, construct a Mass Curve, determine the storage requirements based on a specified demand line, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to both the peaks in inflow and how they correspond to demand.
If a reservoir operates under varying inflow conditions, how might a Mass Curve assist in operational decision-making?
💡 Hint: Consider the operational flexibility the Mass Curve offers based on fluctuating inflow data.
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