Table 1 Calculation cases with different opening modes of units under the identical discharge.

From: Optimization of the flow conditions in the spawning ground of the Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) through Gezhouba Dam generating units

Case no

Opening mode of units

Discharge of each unit (m3/s)

Proportion of suitable area

1

Open 7 units according to the actual situation, #8, #11, #13, #14, #16, #19, #21

516.6

86.2%

2

Open 7 units on the left, #15–21

516.6

90.6%

3

Open 7 units on the right, #8–14

516.6

63.0%

4

Open 5 units on the right, #8–12

723

61.0%

5

Open 5 units on the left, #17–21

723

72.5%

6

Open 14 units, #8–21

258.3

95.9%