Land Cover Changes and Drivers in the Water Source Area of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China from 2000 to 2015

The Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project(MR-SNWDP)in China,with construction beginning in 2003,diverts water from Danjiangkou Reservoir to North China for residential,agriculture and industrial use.The water source area of the MR-SNWDP is the region that is most sensitive to and most affected by the construction of this water diversion project.In this study,we used Landsat Thematic Mapper(TM)and HJ-1 A/B images from 2000 to 2015 by an object-based approach with a hierarchical classification method for mapping land cover in the water source area.The changes in land cover were illuminated by transfer matrixes,single dynamic degree,slope zones and fractional vegetation cover(FVC).The results indicated that the area of cropland decreased by 31%and was replaced mainly by shrub over the past 15 years,whereas forest and settlements showed continuous increases of 29.2% and 77.7%,respectively.The changes in cropland were obvious in all slope zones and decreased most remarkably(–43.8%)in the slope zone above 25°.Compared to the FVC of forest and shrub,significant improvement was exhibited in the FVC of grassland,with a growth rate of 16.6%.We concluded that local policies,including economic development,water conservation and immigration resulting from the construction of the MR-SNWDP,were the main drivers of land cover changes;notably,they stimulated the substantial and rapid expansion of settlements,doubled the wetlands and drove the transformation from cropland to settlements in immigration areas.

IMPACTS OF THE SOUTH-TO-NORTH WATER DIVERSION PROJECTS (MIDDLE ROUTE)ON THE WATER ENVIRONMENT OF THE MIDDLE AND LOWER REACHES OF THE HANJIANG RIVER

In this paper, according to the rule of unbalanced sediment transport and the analysis of field data, different water diversion schemes were theoretically studied, including the erosion and sedimentation trend as well as their impacts on the environment of the middle and lower reaches of the Hanjiang River. The results showed that the 95×10 8m 3 water diversion scheme will cause less erosion and water level decrease than the 15×10 8m 3 water diversion scheme. Using a water diversion scheme of 95×10 8m 3, the decrease of water quantity can impact the river hydrodynamic regime substantially and the environments of the middle and lower reaches of the Hanjiang River will be greatly affected. It is therefore necessary to develop new water resources or build projects to meet the need of the environment and the needs for navigation.

Critical chain construction with multi-resource constraints based on portfolio technology in South-to-North Water Diversion Project

Recently, the critical chain study has become a hot issue in the project management research field. The construction of the critical chain with multi-resource constraints is a new research subject. According to the system analysis theory and project portfolio theory, this paper discusses the creation of project portfolios based on the similarity principle and gives the definition of priority in multi-resource allocation based on quantitative analysis. A model with multi-resource constraints, which can be applied to the critical chain construction of the A-bid section in the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, was proposed. Contrast analysis with the comprehensive treatment construction method and aggressive treatment construction method was carried out. This paper also makes suggestions for further research directions and subjects, which will be useful in improving the theories in relevant research fields.

Reliability model of organization management chain of South-to-North Water Diversion Project during construction period

In order to analyze the indispensability of the organization management chain of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project （SNWDP）, two basic forms （series connection state and mixed state of both series connection and parallel connection） of the organization management chain can be abstracted. The indispensability of each form has been studied and is described in this paper. Through analysis of the reliability of the two basic forms, reliability models of the organization management chain in the series connection state and the mixed state of both series connection and parallel connection have been set up.

Penalty model for delay of bidding section construction period in South-to-North Water Diversion Eastern Route Project from perspective of programs

According to the multi-project and program management theory, this paper analyzes the program generation principle and establishes a program based on progress goals. On the basis of the present situation of calculation of penalty for delay of the bidding section construction period with the critical path method, we studied the effects of contractor-induced delay of the bidding section construction period in detail, including the effects on the construction period of the bidding section itself, the earliest start times of the next bidding section and other subsequent bidding sections, and the construction period of the program, and then constructed a penalty model for delay of the bidding section construction period from the perspective of programs. Using the penalty model, we conducted a practical analysis of penalty for delay of the construction period of the Baoying station program in the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The model can help determine the amount of penalty for delay of the construction period in bidding sections scientifically and reasonably,

Water diversion and agricultural production:Evidence from China

Water diversion can alleviate water shortages caused by the uneven distribution of water resources.China’s Southto-North Water Diversion Project(SNWD)is the largest water diversion project worldwide.Based on the prefecturelevel data of China’s Huang-Huai-Hai Plain from 2000 to 2020,this study employs an empirical strategy of Differencesin-Differences(DID)to analyze the impact of SNWD on agricultural production.The results show that SNWD has significantly increased agricultural production,measured by the agricultural value added.The estimated results of the benchmark model remain robust when the contemporaneous policy is addressed,an alternative outcome is used,subsamples are estimated,and alternative estimation techniques are employed.This study argues that the potential impact mechanism may be that SNWD significantly increases the acreage for cash crops but reduces that for grain crops.Heterogeneity analysis shows that in prefectures with high temperature or land potential,SNWD’s impact on agricultural value added is relatively low.In contrast,in areas with prolonged sunshine or high slopes,SNWD’s impact on agricultural value added is relatively large.Given the low added value of grain crops,the government should consider strengthening food security by subsidizing water supply to sustain grain production.

Geological conditions and key rock mechanics issues in the Western Route of South-to-North Water Transfer Project

In terms of special geological conditions of the Western Route of South-to-North Water Transfer Project, the classification method for surrounding rocks is discussed by combining with the construction method of tunnel boring machine （TBM）. The classification standard of surrounding rocks is put forward on the basis of physical simulations and engineering practices. Damage, deformation and evolution of surrounding rocks induced by TBM excavation are discussed. Meanwhile, the long-term deformation mechanisms and stability of surrounding rocks are also studied. On this basis, a three-dimensional constitutive model for interbedded sandstone slate and a fiat shell-joint element-foundation system for calculating internal forces of segment lining are established. The deformation features of surrounding rocks of deep and steep interbedded sandstone slate and their influences on internal forces of segment lining are presented. Finally, the design methods of segment lining constructed in deep and steep flysch are proposed.

Water-saving potential evaluation of water-receiving regions in Shandong province on the East Route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project of China

Taking 13 water-receiving areas on the East Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project(ERSNWDP)in Shandong Province as the study area,and comparing it with Jiangsu Province on the ERSNWDP and the Middle Route of the South-to-North(MRSNWDP),the current water-saving potential of the water-receiving areas within the municipalities of Shandong was analyzed.Different water-saving scenarios were constructed and analyzed with key water-saving indexes in various industries.These indexes include the effective utilization coefficient of farmland irrigation water,total water consumption of industrial sectors with an added value of over 10000 RMB,average leakage rate of the urban public water supply pipe network and the penetration rate of water-saving appliances.Based on the scenarios,comprehensive water-saving potential of the 13 water-receiving area cities was calculated.The results show that the water-saving potential of the study area is at a relative high level.However,some cities still have a certain amount of water-saving potential for agriculture and industry to be elevated.Under the recommended water-saving scenario,the water-saving potential is 1.134 billion m3,accounting for 5.33%of the current total water consumption,of which 460 million m3 is in agriculture,600 million m3 in industry,is and 74.20 million m3 in urban domestic sector.Comprehensive water-saving measures for the study area were proposed from the aspects of agricultural,industrial and domestic water uses.Agricultural and industrial water saving are more significant.The major cities for agricultural water saving include Jining City,Heze City,Weifang City and Jinan City;the focus cities of industrial water saving mainly include Weihai City,Jining City and Qingdao City and etc.;the key water-saving areas for urban use mainly include Zaozhuang City,Jining City and Heze City.

Computing payment for ecosystem services in watersheds: An analysis of the Middle Route Project of South-to-North Water Diversion in China

Payment for ecosystem services （PES） has attracted considerable attention as an economic incentive for promoting natural resource management recently. As emphasis has been placed on using the incentive-based mechanism by the central government, rapid progress on PES research and practice has been achieved. However PES still faces many difficulties. A key issue is the lack of a fully-fledged theory and method to clearly define the design scope, accounting and feasibility of PES criteria. An improved watershed criteria model was developed in light of research on PES practices in China, investigations on the water source area for the Middle Route Project of South-to-North Water Diversion and ecosystem services outflows theory. The basic principle of assessment is the direct and opportunity cost for ecological conservation and environmental protection in the water source area deduct nationally-financed PES and internal effect. Then the scope and the criteria methods were determined, and internal effect was put forward to define benefits brought from water source area. Finally, Shiyan City, which is the main water source area for the Project of Water Diversion, was analyzed by this model and its payment was calculated. The results showed that： （1） during 2003–2050, the total direct cost and opportunity cost would reach up to 262.70 billion and 256.33 billion Chinese Yuan （CNY, 2000 constant prices）, i.e., 50.61% and 49.38% of total cost, respectively; （2） Shiyan City would gain 0.23, 0.06 and 0.03 CNY/m3 in 2014–2020, 2021–2030, and 2031–2050, respectively.

Nutrient transport following water transfer through the world's largest water diversion channel

Nutrient levels in the artificial channel constructed for the Middle Route Project are significant indicators of water quality safety and aquatic ecological integrity for this large,interbasin scheme.However,the distribution and transport of nutrients along the channel were poorly understood.Based on a time-series dataset as well as mass balance and material flow analysis methods,the water and nutrient transport fluxes in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project were identified in this study.The results indicate that the nutrient concentrations varied considerably with time,but there was no significant difference among the 30 stations of the main channel.Seasonal temperature difference was the major factor in the large fluctuations of water quality indicators over time.The nutrient loadings varied with the water volume outputs from the main channel to the waterreceiving cities.Atmospheric deposition was an important source of nutrients in the main channel,accounting for 9.13%,20.6%,and 0.635%of the nitrogen,phosphorus,and sulfur input from the Danjiangkou Reservoir,respectively.In 2021,a net accumulation of 988 tons of N,29 tons of P,and 2,540 tons of S,respectively,were present in the main channel.The increase of these external and internal nutrient loadings would cause water quality fluctuation and deterioration in some local sections of the main channel.Our study quantified the spatial and temporal patterns of nutrient transport in the Middle Route and revealed the ecological effects on the aquatic environment,assisting authorities on the project to develop effective water conservation strategies.

局部降温对输水渠道水华抑制的影响分析

南水北调中线工程自通水以来,发挥着巨大的社会和经济效益,已成为京津地区的主力水源。中线工程输水的水质理化指标相对稳定,但局部渠段存在藻类异常增殖现象,有水华爆发的风险。针对出现的藻类异常增殖问题,在通冷风这一改变局部气象条件的工程措施基础上,建立了澎河—沙河渡槽段平面二维水动力和水质模型,研究了通风位置、通风温度和通风时长等因素对输水渠道水温和藻类的影响。研究表明:水温和叶绿素a浓度均与通风位置、通风温度和通风时长有关,通风温度越低、通风时长越长,平均水温和叶绿素a浓度下降幅度越大,平均水温最高可下降约2℃,叶绿素a浓度最大可降低约54.5%,且仅上游和全渠段通风均可有效降低水温和抑制藻类生长,仅下游通风对水温和藻类的影响较小。因此,采取局部降温的方式可以起到一定的降低叶绿素a浓度的作用,综合考虑藻类抑制效果和工程成本,在水华易爆发渠段的上游通冷风是行之有效的工程措施。

南水北调中线水源区植被指数时空变化分析

通过单线性回归(SLOPE)和地理加权回归(GWR)法,用植被指数(NDVI)研究南水北调中线水源区的植被分布变化趋势及机制,为保障水量和水质提供理论支撑。结果表明,2000—2019年水源区NDVI和入库流量呈现同步增长,植被逐渐变好,2007年以前NDVI增长幅度大,2008—2011年处于波动阶段,2012年以后增长幅度减小;NDVI变化最明显的是研究区东北部、西部和丹江口库区周边,这些区域地势相对低平、人口集中,中山和高山区NDVI变化不大;高程、坡度、人口数和城镇化是影响水源区NDVI分布的主要因素,降水、气温和产业比重是次要因素;各因素影响的强度和方向在空间上有异质性,自然地理因素对NDVI影响的最显著范围为高程1090 m以下、年均降水量980 mm以上的区域,人文地理因素影响的显著范围区是人口密度大、城镇化率高的地区。

Simulation of Transport Channel in China's Middle Route South-to-North Water Transfer Project

The unsteady flow in the Middle Route South-to-North Water Transfer Channel was simulated numerically using an implicit solution procedure for the Saint Venant equations. An equivalent roughness was used to simulate the effect of many transfer structures on the water levels in the main channel. Various gate operating and control methods were analyzed to study the response to disturbances produced by varying the flow rates through the Tianjin outlet. The results show that when the inflow at the head changes in the same way as the sum of the flow rates through all the outlets, the transition time and the fluctuation of the water levels using the timed gate operation method are less than when using the simultaneous gate operation method, but the variations of the gate openings and flow rates through each control gate are much larger. The flow disturbances produced by the Tianjin outlet can be rectified within several channel sections and the transition time can be greatly shortened by allowing the water levels immediately upstream of the control gates to vary within proscribed ranges, rather than being held constant.

On conservation and development of architecture and environment in the construction of large-scale national infrastructure——Exemplified by the Jiangsu Section of the Eastern Route South-to-North Water Diversion Project

The water-diverting route project’s characteristics,natural landscapes,and histories and humanism of the Jiangsu Section of the Eastern Route South-to-North Water Diversion Project were systemically analyzed through proposing and studying the canal culture routes,the water resources heritage corridors,the landscape and recreation corridors,and the town economic corridors.The station areas along the water-diverting route were scientifically zoned and graded through quantitative and qualitative synthetic methods.Both planning compendiums and construction controlling methods were proposed based on the project grades of points,lines,and areas.Conservation and development of architecture and environment in the large-scale national infrastructure construction were explored systemically.Theories and methods of developing harmonious water-supplying functions,ecological functions,landscape effects,and cultural effects of large-scale water resources were examined.

南水北调中线工程水源区环境规制对经济高质量发展的影响

为研究南水北调中线工程水源区环境规制通过水资源利用对区域发展质效的影响,基于2005—2022年南水北调中线工程水源区12个城市的面板数据,构建基准回归模型、中介效应模型和门槛效应模型,实证分析了环境规制、水资源利用效率和经济高质量发展之间的关系。结果表明:环境规制对经济高质量发展具有正向促进效应,该促进效应在不同区域间存在异质性,环境规制的促进作用在用水量小的地区更加显著,而在用水量大的地区,丰富的水资源限制了环境规制对经济高质量发展的促进作用;在环境规制影响区域,水资源利用效率在经济高质量发展过程中发挥出显著的中介作用,水资源利用效率中介效应占环境规制总促进效应的比例为13.5%;水资源利用效率在环境规制对经济高质量发展影响中具有门槛效应,当水资源利用效率超过4.3后,环境规制对经济高质量发展的促进效应显著增强。

水上光伏覆盖对明渠水质的影响规律研究

水上光伏带来的太阳短波辐照度变化对缓解输水明渠藻类增殖问题的效果亟需评估。以南水北调中线干渠为例,建立干渠安阳河节制闸至坟庄河节制闸渠段的水动力和水质模型,分析比较明渠水面悬浮式覆盖水上光伏带来的太阳短波辐照度变化和水上光伏不同覆盖位置对渠道水温和水质的影响规律。研究表明:在开展水上光伏项目时,渠道接收的太阳短波辐照度降低会使得水温、藻生物量和溶解氧含量下降,营养盐含量有所上升。太阳短波辐照度降低50%后,藻生物量开始逐渐降低。在覆盖率和透射率一定的情况下,不同覆盖位置情景下对藻生物量的削减峰值区别较小。当太阳短波辐照度由高到低逐渐变化时,流速变化对藻生物量的影响幅度呈先升高后下降趋势。

高雷诺数下倒虹吸闸墩绕流水力特性

为研究倒虹吸出口闸墩绕流特性,以南水北调某典型倒虹吸为例,基于Flow3D软件建立倒虹吸模型,根据现场原型实测水位、流速进行模型验证;利用该模型模拟了雷诺数6.17×10^(6)~9.38×10^(6)范围下闸墩绕流特性。结果表明,高雷诺数条件下,随着雷诺数的增加,闸墩绕流造成的液面波动幅度增加,中墩液面波动显著大于边墩;闸墩后的尾涡量持续增加,雷诺数对斯特劳哈尔数影响不大;边侧闸墩受力的非对称性明显,边墩闸室间特征流速偏流比存在先增大再减小的变化规律,偏流效应造成的离心距不断增加。本研究可针对性改善输水工程水流流态。

南水北调中线工程输水建筑物整流累积效应研究

为分析输水建筑物整流对南水北调中线工程输水能力的影响,以陶岔渠首闸至十二里河渡槽渠段为例,建立一二维耦合水动力模型,其中渠道段采用一维模型,4个输水建筑物段(刁河渡槽、湍河渡槽、严陵河渡槽和淇河倒虹吸)采用二维模型,利用多年实测数据对耦合模型进行率定。分别对无整流方案和15种整流方案进行模拟计算,分析不同整流方案对上下游的影响,进而确定水头损失最小的整流方案。结果表明:单体整流影响范围为建筑物上下游3~5 km,多个建筑物整流的累积效果小于单个建筑物整流效果的线性叠加;对渠段中间2个输水建筑物(湍河渡槽、严陵河渡槽)进行整流的效果优于对上下游2个输水建筑物(刁河渡槽、淇河倒虹吸)进行整流的效果。

南水北调中线工程水源区和受水区的降水时空变化特征及丰枯遭遇

[目的]基于1950—2022年时间序列ERA5再分析降水数据,探究南水北调中线工程水源区和受水区降水量时空变化特征,旨在保障跨流域调水的可行性和持续性,为南水北调中线工程水资源调度和运行管理提供科学参考。[方法]采用Mann-Kendall检验、小波分析、云模型以及Copula函数等方法,分析水源区和受水区降水变化趋势以及丰枯遭遇特征。[结果]①1950—2022年南水北调工程水源区和受水区分别按照年降水量34.75和39.35mm/(10a)幅度减少,水源区年降水量存在43a的主周期,受水区年降水量存在55a的主周期。②云模型隶属云图夏季降水量分布不均且离散程度较高,而冬季分布均匀且较集中。③调水不利的组合汛期和非汛期遭遇频率分别为23.15%和25.92%。[结论]水源区和受水区年降水量均呈现明显减少趋势,水源区丰枯交替变化显著;南北丰枯异步概率大于丰枯同步,同枯频率不高,有利于调水工程的安全性和可靠性。研究结果可为制定南水北调中线工程相关政策和技术指导提供理论依据,有助于工程的规划和管理,提高水资源利用效率和可持续性。