Comparison of Water Balance Results for Different Operating Conditions of the Ráckeve–Soroksár Danube with Particular Reference to Infiltration

Abstract

The operation of the Ráckeve–Soroksár Danube (RSD) is a complex task for water engineers, as its multiple uses means that there are many different types of water demand in the system. For the economic sustainability of the operation, it is important to know the exact water balance of the RSD, as it is not always the same amount of water that needs to be supplied into the system during low water periods. In this article, the water balances of four operating conditions are analysed and compared, with a special focus on the amount of infiltration. This document also provides a solution for the infiltration amount that should be included in water balance calculations.