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A prototype expert system, the Fishway Design Expert System (FDES), recommends optimal fishway designs based on hydraulics, performance, and cost. This system aids sustainable water resource development by facilitating fish passage.

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  • Water Resources Management
  • Artificial Intelligence in Engineering

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  • Fishways are crucial for maintaining fish migrations in water resource projects, supporting sustainable development.
  • Designing effective fishways requires interdisciplinary expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and fish biology.
  • Current design processes can be time-consuming and rely heavily on experienced engineers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a prototype expert system, the Fishway Design Expert System (FDES).
  • To recommend the most suitable fishway type based on specific design conditions.
  • To leverage expert system technology for efficient and accessible fishway design.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a rule-based expert system using VP-Expert.
  • Implementation of a backward chaining control structure for knowledge access.
  • Evaluation of fishway recommendations based on hydraulics, passage performance, and cost.

Main Results:

  • A functional prototype expert system (FDES) for fishway selection has been developed.
  • The system provides recommendations considering key design parameters.
  • Expert system technology demonstrates potential for reducing design time and aiding inexperienced engineers.

Conclusions:

  • Expert systems offer a viable solution for optimizing fishway design processes.
  • FDES can serve as a valuable tool for sustainable water resource management and fish passage.
  • The integration of expert systems enhances knowledge transfer and design efficiency in fishway engineering.