A framework for assessing climate resilience of multipurpose reservoirs : an application to Pasak Jolasid Reservoir, Thailand | |
| Author | Senaratne, Domagammana Mudiyanselage Nipuna Piyumantha |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.WM-24-07 |
| Subject(s) | Reservoirs--Thailand--Evaluation Resilience (Ecology)--Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Water Engineering and Management, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis; no. WM-24-07 |
| Abstract | Climate-resilient infrastructure is a necessity for sustainable development. Resilient water infrastructure is key to maintaining access to and managing water in terms of quantity and quality while withstanding rising water-related hazards. Reservoirs play a major role in all these aspects. Hence, building reservoir resilience against rising climate hazards is vital. The first step in building resilience is assessing the current resilience. In this study, a holistic framework for assessing reservoir climate resilience was developed using the DPSIR approach. With a hierarchical structure of dimensions, subdimensions, and indicators, this framework provides a comprehensive and practical tool for resilience assessment. The indicators cover technical, organizational, socioeconomic, and environmental dimensions of resilience. Indicators are scored from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater resilience. The scores are aggregated and averaged at each level of the hierarchy to find the reservoir's Climate Resilience Score (CRS). Applying this framework, the climate resilience of the Pasak Jolasid Reservoir (PJR), Thailand was assessed. The current resilience was assessed using data from 2023, and future resilience was assessed for 2025, 2035, 2045, and 2055. Future indicators were projected using linear projections and modelling techniques. The technical, organizational, socioeconomic, and environmental dimensions scored 2.58, 2.88, 3, and 1.75, respectively, with an overall CRS of 2.55, indicating moderate to low resilience. Future CRS ranges from 2.73 to 2.82, showing slight improvement but still classed as moderate to low resilience. The study demonstrates the real-world applicability of the developed framework. Results highlight the urgent need for resilience-building actions across all dimensions. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis; no. WM-24-07 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Water Engineering and Management (WM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Babel, Mukand S.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Shanmugam, Mohana Sundaram;Natthachet Tangdamrongsub;Pal, Indrajit; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | H. M. The King’s Scholarship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |