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Presentations The Optimization Onion Considerations for evaluating potential hydro operations benefits from optimization methods. Ensemble Optimization Procedures For Hydroelectric Operations Ensemble weather forecasts lead to Ensemble inflow forecasts, and Ensemble Optimization of reservoir operations. The Economic Value of Water The purpose of this paper is to examine the economic value of water based on a society's willingness to pay for it. In developing countries this may be a perverse concept that...more. Also see Banff Mountain Summit workshop. Example of Optimization Model Validation An example of an actual hydro operations optimization model validation. Hydroelectric Unit Dispatching Optimization A presentation that shows come of the capabilities of the HUDOS optimization spreadsheet. Separate description materials are also available.   Software & Demos Hydroelectric Unit Dispatching Optimization Software An Excel 2003 spreadsheet that calculates unit settings to maximize energy production efficiency to meet either a specified electrical load or to achieve a specified discharge for small and medium sized hydro plants. The spreadsheet uses dynamic programming techniques. Developed with the assistance of Natural Resources Canada. Download the software description or the Excel 2003 spreadsheet (which includes the software description).