Water Pollution Modelling Measuring And Prediction

Author : C.A. Wrobel,C.A. Brebbia
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401136945

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Water Pollution: Modelling, Measuring and Prediction by C.A. Wrobel,C.A. Brebbia Pdf

Water Pollution is a subject of growing concern in our industrial world. The environmental problems caused by the increase of pollutant loads dis charged into natural water systems have led the scientific community to pursue studies capable of relating the pollutant discharge with changes in the water quality. The results of these studies are permitting industries to employ more efficient methods of controlling and treating the waste loads, and water authorities to enforce more strict legislation regarding this matter. The present book contains edited versions of the papers presented at the First International Conference on Water Pollution (Modelling, Measuring and Prediction), held in Southampton, England, in September 1991. Its contents, which reflect the interdisciplinarity of the subject, are divided into four parts, each consisting of a keynote address and several invited and contributed papers: 1. Mathematical models (Keynote speaker: Prof. R.A. Falconer, Univer sity of Bradford, USA) 2. Data acquisition/monitoring/measurement (Keynote speaker: Dr. A. Plata Bedmar, IAEA, Austria) 3. Waste disposal and wastewater treatment (Keynote speaker: Prof. D.R.F. Harleman, MIT, USA) 4. Chemical and biological problems (Keynote speaker: Dr. E.I. Hamil ton, Environmental consultant, UK) Although the papers have been typographically edited they have been re produced directly from material submitted by the authors, and their content is a reflection of the authors' research and opinion.

Author : Carlos Alberto Brebbia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Sewage
ISBN : OCLC:959769349

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Water Pollution by Carlos Alberto Brebbia Pdf

Author : Luiz C. Wrobel,C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press (UK)
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Contamination (Technology)
ISBN : 1853122459

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Water Pollution II by Luiz C. Wrobel,C. A. Brebbia Pdf

Author : Rudi Rajar,C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : IND:30000055600203

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Water Pollution IV by Rudi Rajar,C. A. Brebbia Pdf

Author : Luiz C. Wrobel,P. Latinopoulos
Publisher : Computational Mechanics
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Sewage
ISBN : UCSD:31822023313760

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Water Pollution III by Luiz C. Wrobel,P. Latinopoulos Pdf

Water pollution, like most environmental problems, is essentially interdisciplinary. Engineers and scientists working in this field must be familiar with a wide range of issues, including the physical processes of mixing and dilution, chemical and biological processes, mathematical and computational modelling, and data acquisition and measurement. In view of the scarcity of available data, particularly in developing countries, it is essential that successful (and unsuccessful) experiences are shared on an international basis.

Author : C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : Computational Mechanics
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : IND:30000077039737

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Water Pollution VI by C. A. Brebbia Pdf

Engineers and scientists working in the field of water pollution must be familiar with a wide range of issues including the physical processes of mixing and dilution, chemical and biological processes, mathematical modelling, data acquisition and measurement. Available data is scarce and it is therefore essential that there is a continuous exchange of information between specialists from different countries. Bringing together the latest research in this area, this volume contains the proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Water Pollution. Over fifty papers are included and these cover topics such as: Groundwater and Aquifer Contamination; Wastewater Treatment; Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands; Coastal Areas and Seas; Biological Effects; Organic Contaminants; Agricultural Pollution; Oil Spills; Mathematical and Physical Modelling; and Experimental and Laboratory Work.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Water
ISBN : 1853121460

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Water Pollution by Anonim Pdf

Author : C. A. Brebbia,J. S. Antunes do Carmo
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845640422

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Water Pollution VIII by C. A. Brebbia,J. S. Antunes do Carmo Pdf

This book publishes the proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Modelling, Measuring and Prediction of Water Pollution. Water pollution is a subject of growing public concern. The scientific community has responded very rapidly to the need for studies capable of relating the pollutant discharge with changes in the water quality. The results of these studies are permitting industries to employ more efficient methods of controlling and treating waste loads, and water authorities to enforce stricter regulations regarding this matter. Bringing together papers from world renowned experts in this field, the text encompasses themes such as: Groundwater and Aquifer Contamination; Wastewater Treatment; Re-use of Water; Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands; Coastal Areas and Seas; Biological Effects; Agricultural Pollution; Oil Spills; Mathematical and Physical Modeling; Experimental and Laboratory Work; Surveying Techniques, Monitoring and Remote Sensing; Remediation Studies; Health Risk; Social and Economic Issues; Pollution Prevention; GIS and Remote Sensing Applications; Environmental Management and Decision Analysis; Environmental Impact Assessment.

Author : C.A. Wrobel,C.A. Brebbia
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1991-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1851666974

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Water Pollution: Modelling, Measuring and Prediction by C.A. Wrobel,C.A. Brebbia Pdf

Water Pollution is a subject of growing concern in our industrial world. The environmental problems caused by the increase of pollutant loads dis charged into natural water systems have led the scientific community to pursue studies capable of relating the pollutant discharge with changes in the water quality. The results of these studies are permitting industries to employ more efficient methods of controlling and treating the waste loads, and water authorities to enforce more strict legislation regarding this matter. The present book contains edited versions of the papers presented at the First International Conference on Water Pollution (Modelling, Measuring and Prediction), held in Southampton, England, in September 1991. Its contents, which reflect the interdisciplinarity of the subject, are divided into four parts, each consisting of a keynote address and several invited and contributed papers: 1. Mathematical models (Keynote speaker: Prof. R.A. Falconer, Univer sity of Bradford, USA) 2. Data acquisition/monitoring/measurement (Keynote speaker: Dr. A. Plata Bedmar, IAEA, Austria) 3. Waste disposal and wastewater treatment (Keynote speaker: Prof. D.R.F. Harleman, MIT, USA) 4. Chemical and biological problems (Keynote speaker: Dr. E.I. Hamil ton, Environmental consultant, UK) Although the papers have been typographically edited they have been re produced directly from material submitted by the authors, and their content is a reflection of the authors' research and opinion.

Author : Luiz C. Wrobel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1562522345

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Modelling, Measuring and Prediction by Luiz C. Wrobel Pdf

Author : Mervin D. Palmer
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821348639

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Water Quality Modeling by Mervin D. Palmer Pdf

Annotation This book provides a broad based understanding of the water quality prediction process and evaluates the merits and cost effectiveness in using water quality models under field conditions.

Author : Marcello Benedini,George Tsakiris
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400755093

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Water Quality Modelling for Rivers and Streams by Marcello Benedini,George Tsakiris Pdf

The main objective of the Water Framework Directive in the European countries is to achieve a “good status” of all the water bodies, in the integrated management of river basins. In order to assess the impact of improvement measures, water quality models are necessary. During the previous decades the progress in computer technology and computational methods has supported the development of advanced mathematical models for pollutant transport in rivers and streams. This book is intended to provide the fundamental knowledge needed for a deeper understanding of these models and the development of new ones, which will fulfil future quality requirements in water resources management. This book focuses on the fundamentals of computational techniques required in water quality modelling. Advection, dispersion and concentrated sources or sinks of contaminants lead to the formulation of the fundamental differential equation of pollutant transport. Its integration, according to appropriate initial and boundary conditions and with the knowledge of the velocity field, allows for pollutant behaviour to be assessed in the entire water body. An analytical integration is convenient only in one-dimensional approach with considerable simplification. Integration in the numerical field is useful for taking into account particular aspects of water body and pollutants. To ensure their reliability, the models require accurate calibration and validation, based on proper data, taken from direct measurements. In addition, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis are also of utmost importance. All the above items are discussed in detail in the 21 chapters of the book, which is written in a didactic form for professionals and students.

Author : Joe Makuch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Groundwater
ISBN : MINN:31951D011197841

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Simulation Models, GIS and Nonpoint-source Pollution by Joe Makuch Pdf

Author : M.B. Beck,G. van Straten
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642820540

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Uncertainty and Forecasting of Water Quality by M.B. Beck,G. van Straten Pdf

Since the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis began its study of water quality modeling and management in 1977, it has been interested in the relations between uncertainty and the problems of model calibration and prediction. The work has focused on the theme of modeling poorly defined environmental systems, a principal topic of the effort devoted to environmental quality control and management. Accounting for the effects of uncertainty was also of central concern to our two case studies of lake eutrophication management, one dealing with Lake Balaton in Hungary and the other with several Austrian lake systems. Thus, in November 1979 we held a meeting at Laxenburg to discuss recent method ological developments in addressing problems associated with uncertainty and forecasting of water quality. This book is based on the proceedings of that meeting. The last few years have seen an increase in awareness of the issue of uncertainty in water quality and ecological modeling. This book is relevant not only to contemporary issues but also to those of the future. A lack of field data will not always be the dominant problem for water quality modeling and management; more sophisticated measuring techniques and more comprehensive monitoring networks will come to be more widely applied. Rather, the important problems of the future are much more likely to emerge from the enhanced facility of data processing and to concern the meaningful interpretation, assimilation., and use of the information thus obtained.

Author : Daniel P. Loucks,Eelco van Beek
Publisher : Springer
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319442341

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Water Resource Systems Planning and Management by Daniel P. Loucks,Eelco van Beek Pdf

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license. This revised, updated textbook presents a systems approach to the planning, management, and operation of water resources infrastructure in the environment. Previously published in 2005 by UNESCO and Deltares (Delft Hydraulics at the time), this new edition, written again with contributions from Jery R. Stedinger, Jozef P. M. Dijkman, and Monique T. Villars, is aimed equally at students and professionals. It introduces readers to the concept of viewing issues involving water resources as a system of multiple interacting components and scales. It offers guidelines for initiating and carrying out water resource system planning and management projects. It introduces alternative optimization, simulation, and statistical methods useful for project identification, design, siting, operation and evaluation and for studying post-planning issues. The authors cover both basin-wide and urban water issues and present ways of identifying and evaluating alternatives for addressing multiple-purpose and multi-objective water quantity and quality management challenges. Reinforced with cases studies, exercises, and media supplements throughout, the text is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in water resource planning and management as well as for practicing planners and engineers in the field.