Urban Water Ii

Author : S. Mambretti,C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845647803

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Urban Water II by S. Mambretti,C. A. Brebbia Pdf

Urban Water II is the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Design, Construction, Maintenance, Monitoring and Control of Urban Water Systems. The meeting was reconvened following the success of the first conference held in the New Forest, home to the Wessex Institute of Technology in 2012. Water systems in the urban environment consist of supply networks as well as sewage and storm drainage systems. They interact with each other and with warm bodies such as rivers, lakes and aquifers, and this interaction affects the quality and quantity of the different systems. As our cities continue to expand, their urban infrastructure must be re-evaluated and adapted to new requirements related to the increase in population and the growing areas under urbanisation. New water systems are also required to reduce the risk associated with floods, network failures and many others related to inadequate networks. New systems should reduce economic losses and environmental impacts as well as promote a higher degree of reliability. Improved management, measurement and control mechanisms are needed to ensure the efficiency and safety of urban water systems. Topics such as contamination and pollution discharges in urban water bodies, as well as the monitoring of water recycling systems are currently receiving a great deal of attention from researchers and professional engineers working in the water industry. Architects and town planners are also aware of the importance of the interaction between urban water cycles and city planning and landscaping. Management of all these aspects requires the development of specialised computer tools that can respond to the increased complexity of urban water systems. Relating to the subject areas of Water supply networks and Urban Drainage, topics covered include: Leakage and losses; Modelling and experimentation; Safety and security of water systems; Maintenance and repairs; Water quality; Water savings and reuse; Surface water and groundwater sources; Reservoirs; Network design; Waste water treatment and disposal; Structural works and infrastructure; Water quality issues; Combined sewer networks; Flood control; Storage tanks; Environmental impact; Domestic and industrial waste water issues.

Author : S. Hernández
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Municipal water supply
ISBN : OCLC:1340451087

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Urban Water Systems and Floods II. by S. Hernández Pdf

Author : S. Hernández,S. Mambretti,D. Proverbs,J. Puertas
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781784662639

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Urban Water Systems & Floods II by S. Hernández,S. Mambretti,D. Proverbs,J. Puertas Pdf

Developing an improved understanding of emerging flood risk management and urban water management was the goal set for research presented at the 6th International Conference on Flood and Urban Water Management, held in A Coruña, Spain. The published papers look to solve various challenges in this field by drawing on the expertise of numerous disciplines and considering a range of responses. Flooding is a global phenomenon that claims numerous lives worldwide each year. When flooding occurs in urban areas, it can cause substantial damage to property as well as threaten human life. In addition, many more people must endure the homelessness, upset and disruption that are left in the wake of floods. The increased frequency of flooding in the last few years, coupled with climate change predictions and urban development, suggest that these impacts are set to worsen in the future. How we respond and importantly, adapt to these challenges is key to developing our long-term resilience at the property, community and city scale. Apart from the physical damage to buildings, contents and loss of life, which are the most obvious, impacts of floods upon households, other more indirect losses are often overlooked. These indirect and intangible impacts are generally associated with disruption to normal life as well as long-term health issues including community displacements and stress-related illnesses. Flooding represents a major barrier to the alleviation of poverty in many parts of the developing world, where vulnerable communities are often exposed to sudden and life-threatening events. As our cities continue to expand, their urban infrastructures need to be re-evaluated and adapted to new requirements related to the increase in population and the growing areas under urbanization. The papers contained in this book consider these problems and deals with two main urban water topics: water supply systems and urban drainage.

Author : Jiri Marsalek
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781482288544

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Urban Water Cycle Processes and Interactions by Jiri Marsalek Pdf

Effective management of urban water should be based on a scientific understanding of the impact of human activity on both the urban hydrological cycle - including its processes and interactions - and the environment itself. Such anthropogenic impacts, which vary broadly in time and space, need to be quantified with respect to local climate, urban d

Author : Binaya Kumar Mishra,Shamik Chakraborty,Pankaj Kumar,Chitresh Saraswat
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030531102

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Sustainable Solutions for Urban Water Security by Binaya Kumar Mishra,Shamik Chakraborty,Pankaj Kumar,Chitresh Saraswat Pdf

This book presents solutions to address water security in rapidly urbanizing cities, and explores the new paradigms of water security in changing contexts. Highlighting the latest developments in water research, changes in water policy, and current discourses on water security, the book also provides information and tools for local stakeholders, water managers, and policymakers to build the capacity for sustainable water governance. The book discusses a wide range of sustainable solutions and their implementation to ensure that the balance between water supply and demand remains sustainable in the long term, with a focus on local solutions to build capacity and developing policy awareness for a wide range of stakeholders. As the concept of urban water security in changing contexts is open to multiple interpretations, the authors set out various approaches. Providing an overview of the changing perspectives of urban water security in different contexts, the book is based on findings of the Asia-Pacific Network water security project at the United Nations University, Tokyo, as well as the authors' current research-based at Pokhara University, Nepal, Hosei University, Tokyo, Institute for the Global Environmental Strategies, Japan and the Australian National University, Australia. The book also includes the views of international authorities (such as water experts) on the subject. The solutions are complemented by analysis of case studies of various localized sustainable solutions at different scales. The book is a valuable resource for water professionals and policymakers around the globe, academics, teachers working in water-related areas, NGOs, think thanks, water research institutes, donor organizations, and international and local water utility services.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : IND:30000090504394

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Urban Water Planning by Anonim Pdf

Author : S. Mambretti,C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845645762

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Urban Water by S. Mambretti,C. A. Brebbia Pdf

Maintenance, Monitoring and Control of Urban Water Systems, held in The New Forest, UK, April 25-27, 2012. The papers presented at the conference include topics such as contamination and pollution discharges in urban water bodies, monitoring water recycling systems, managing interaction between urban water cycles and city planning and landscaping, computer tools that can respond to the increased complexity of urban water systems, legal and regulatory aspects, technical problems involving the design, construction, maintenance, monitoring and control of urban water systems. The book will be of interest to researchers and professional engineers working in the water industry, architects, town planners, and others concerned about urban water supplies.

Author : D. Proverbs,S. Mambretti,C.A. Brebbia,N. Ursino
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781784661410

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Urban Water Systems & Floods by D. Proverbs,S. Mambretti,C.A. Brebbia,N. Ursino Pdf

Urban Water III is the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Design, Construction, Maintenance, Monitoring and Control of Urban Water Systems. The conference reconvened following its success in 2012 and in 2014, when it was held in the Algarve, Portugal. These proceedings deal with two main subjects: water supply systems and urban drainage. Water distribution networks often suffer substantial losses which indicate energy and treatment waste. Sewer systems are under relentless pressure due to urbanisation and climate change, and the environmental impact caused by urban drainage overflows is related to both water quantity and water quality. Most architects and town planners are aware of the importance of the interaction between urban water cycles and city planning and landscaping. Specialised computer tools are needed to manage all of these aspects and are required to respond to the increased complexity of urban water systems. Topics such as contamination and pollution discharges in urban water bodies, as well as the monitoring of water recycling systems are currently receiving a great deal of attention from researchers and professional engineers working in the water industry. Other related topics include: Leakage and losses; Modelling and experimentation; Safety and security of water systems; Maintenance and repairs; Surface water and groundwater sources; Reservoirs; Network design; Waste water treatment and disposal; Combined sewer networks; Flood control; Storage tanks; Environmental impact; Domestic and industrial waste water issues. In addition to the above, the conference discusses legal and regulatory aspects, along with more technical problems.

Author : Tamim Younos,Tammy E. Parece
Publisher : Springer
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319293370

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Sustainable Water Management in Urban Environments by Tamim Younos,Tammy E. Parece Pdf

This volume focuses on practical aspects of sustainable water management in urban areas and presents a discussion of key concepts, methodologies, and case studies of innovative and evolving technologies. Topics include: (1) challenges in urban water resiliency; (2) water and energy nexus; (3) integrated urban water management; and (4) water reuse options (black water, gray water, rainwater). This volume serves as a useful reference for students and researchers involved in holistic approaches to water management, and as a valuable guide to experts in governmental agencies as well as planners and engineers concerned with sustainable water management systems in urban environments.

Author : John Thompson
Publisher : IIED
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Africa, East
ISBN : 9781904035985

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Drawers of Water II by John Thompson Pdf

Author : K. K. Munguti,Mark R. Mujwahuzi,International Institute for Environment and Development
Publisher : IIED
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Africa, Eastern
ISBN : 9781904035008

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Drawers of Water II by K. K. Munguti,Mark R. Mujwahuzi,International Institute for Environment and Development Pdf

Author : Ashantha Goonetilleke,Tan Yigitcanlar,Godwin A. Ayoko,Prasanna Egodawatta
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781004647

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Sustainable Urban Water Environment by Ashantha Goonetilleke,Tan Yigitcanlar,Godwin A. Ayoko,Prasanna Egodawatta Pdf

This multi-disciplinary book provides practical solutions for safeguarding the sustainability of the urban water environment. Firstly, the importance of the urban water environment is highlighted and the major problems urban water bodies face an

Author : Sarah Bell,Adriana Allen,Pascale Hofmann,Tse-Hui Teh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319426860

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Urban Water Trajectories by Sarah Bell,Adriana Allen,Pascale Hofmann,Tse-Hui Teh Pdf

Water is an essential element in the future of cities. It shapes cities’ locations, form, ecology, prosperity and health. The changing nature of urbanisation, climate change, water scarcity, environmental values, globalisation and social justice mean that the models of provision of water services and infrastructure that have dominated for the past two centuries are increasingly infeasible. Conventional arrangements for understanding and managing water in cities are being subverted by a range of natural, technological, political, economic and social changes. The prognosis for water in cities remains unclear, and multiple visions and discourses are emerging to fill the space left by the certainty of nineteenth century urban water planning and engineering. This book documents a sample of those different trajectories, in terms of water transformations, option, services and politics. Water is a key element shaping urban form, economies and lifestyles, part of the ongoing transformation of cities. Cities are faced with a range of technical and policy options for future water systems. Water is an essential urban service, but models of provision remain highly contested with different visions for ownership of infrastructure, the scale of provision, and the level of service demanded by users. Water is a contentious political issue in the future of cities, serving different urban interests as power and water seem to flow in the same direction. Cities in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America provide case studies and emerging water challenges and responses. Comparison across different contexts demonstrates how the particular and the universal intersect in complex ways to generate new trajectories for urban water.

Author : Richard T. T. Forman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107007000

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Urban Ecology by Richard T. T. Forman Pdf

The first richly illustrated worldwide portrayal of urban ecology, tying together organisms, built structures, and the physical environment around cities.

Author : Tim Fletcher,Ana Deletic
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203932476

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Data Requirements for Integrated Urban Water Management by Tim Fletcher,Ana Deletic Pdf

Integrated urban water management relies on data allowing us to analyse, understand and predict the behaviour of the individual water cycle components and their interactions. The concomitant monitoring of the complex of urban water system elements makes it possible to grasp the entirety of relations among the various components of the urban water cycle and so develop a holistic approach to solving urban water problems. Data Requirements for Integrated Urban Water Managements - issuing from UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme project on this topic - is geared towards improving integrated urban water management by providing guidance on the collection, validation, storage, assessment and utilization of the relevant data. The first part of this volume describes general principles for developing a monitoring programme in support of sustainable urban water management. The second part examines in detail the monitoring of individual water cycle components. Two case studies in the final part illustrating attempts to deliver an integrated monitoring system help demonstrate the fundamental principles of sustainable urban water management elaborated here.