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Development Of An Autonomous And Intelligent System For Residential Water End Use Classification, Khoi Anh Nguyen, Rodney Stewart, Hong Zhang
Development Of An Autonomous And Intelligent System For Residential Water End Use Classification, Khoi Anh Nguyen, Rodney Stewart, Hong Zhang
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Urban water supplies need to be ingeniously managed as a result of urbanisation and diminishing dam yield reliability. The advanced management of urban water consumption is deemed essential to maintain a sustainable water future. Understanding how, when and why water is used is vital for managing demand in cost-effective and equitable ways. Detailed knowledge on the quantities of water used in different circumstances gives critical knowledge for forecasting water and planning for water security (Stewart et al., 2010; 2011). Current intelligent water metering systems allow for the high resolution time series reading of water consumption (Beal et al. 2011). Such …
Optimizing Bio-Retention Locations For Stormwater Management Using Genetic Algorithm, Dieu Huong Trinh, Ting Fong May Chui
Optimizing Bio-Retention Locations For Stormwater Management Using Genetic Algorithm, Dieu Huong Trinh, Ting Fong May Chui
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
To minimize the change of hydrological regime due to urbanization, stormwater best management practices have been enforced in the past few decades in certain urban areas. One approach is to implement small-scale hydrologic controls, such as bio-retention systems, throughout a catchment. Optimization techniques have also been applied to determine the locations that give the most hydrological benefits. However, optimization tools are commonly built in together with specific hydrological models. Thus, the choices and components of hydrological models are usually restricted. Furthermore, it is redundant to build another hydrological model that has a built-in optimization tool if a hydrological model, and …
Developing A High Performance Computing (Hpc) Based Hydrological Modelling Framework To Support Extreme Weather Impact Studies, Dehua Zhu, Yunqing Xuan, Mike Webster, Ian Cluckie
Developing A High Performance Computing (Hpc) Based Hydrological Modelling Framework To Support Extreme Weather Impact Studies, Dehua Zhu, Yunqing Xuan, Mike Webster, Ian Cluckie
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Computer based modelling has long been an established norm in hydrological studies. The demand of computing power in hydrological modelling domain, although keep steadily growing over past decades, it has never been higher as we now look into many impact studies due to climate change. While HPC has long been a major player in the neighbouring field of climate sciences, its role has yet to be defined when the resources become increasingly accessible to hydrological modellers attempting to address the impact of climate change in terms of extreme weather events. In this paper, we present a framework of HPC based …
Linked Data Approach For Automated Failure Detection In Pressure Sewers Using Real-Time Sensor Data, Jonathan Yu, Paul Davis, Kerry Taylor, Scott Gould
Linked Data Approach For Automated Failure Detection In Pressure Sewers Using Real-Time Sensor Data, Jonathan Yu, Paul Davis, Kerry Taylor, Scott Gould
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
The increased availability of sensor data presents opportunities for machine-assisted analytics, reporting and exploration of the sensed environment. Sensor networks provide the ability to observe physical phenomena in real-time and provide useful information to help conservation and management of environmental resources. Thus, exploring these real-time datasets can provide valuable insights for informing policy and decision support in domains such as water quality monitoring, early warning disaster detection, and physical asset degradation monitoring. However, the semantic meaning, format and interface heterogeneity of the sensors and sensor observations are barriers to effective discovery and analysis of events. We propose ontology-driven approaches for …
Merging Top-View Lidar Data With Street-View Sfm Data To Enhance Urban Flood Simulation, Vorawit Meesuk, Zoran Vojinović, Arthur E. Mynett
Merging Top-View Lidar Data With Street-View Sfm Data To Enhance Urban Flood Simulation, Vorawit Meesuk, Zoran Vojinović, Arthur E. Mynett
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Top-view data obtainedfrom LiDAR systemshas long been used as topographic-input data for urban flood modelling applications. This high-resolution input data has considerable potential to improve urban flood modelling predictions with more detail. However, the difficulty of employing top-view data is that it may create some missing urban features because this type ofdata cannot represent anyurban features,which are hiddenunderneath other objects. These hidden featuresmay play a substantial part in diverting floodwater flowing through,especially in complex urban areas. The recent advances in Photogrammetry and Computer Vision techniques offer an opportunity to create high-resolution topographic data. By using a consumer digital camera,2Ddigital photoscan …
On The External And Iterative Coupling Of Multiple Open Channel Flow Models With Openmi, Bernhard P.J. Becker, Jan Talsma
On The External And Iterative Coupling Of Multiple Open Channel Flow Models With Openmi, Bernhard P.J. Becker, Jan Talsma
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
For water management questions on the national scale, cross-border studies or for water authorities it can be necessary to couple models of the same type, i. e. models that represent the same flow processes, but different modelling areas, at shared boundaries. With the help of a simple test case how two open channel flow models (Sobek) can be coupled externally or iteratively according to the OpenMI standard. We discuss the simulation results from external coupling and iterative coupling against the simultaneous solution in one equation system. Conclusions on the choice of a coupling method for practical applications are made and …
The Provision Of Data From The Cosmos-Uk Soil Moisture Monitoring Network, Matthew J. Fry, Jonathan Evans, Helen Ward, James Blake, Lucy Ball, Louisa Doughty
The Provision Of Data From The Cosmos-Uk Soil Moisture Monitoring Network, Matthew J. Fry, Jonathan Evans, Helen Ward, James Blake, Lucy Ball, Louisa Doughty
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
This paper describes the data available from COSMOS-UK, a new soil moisture monitoring network for the UK based on passive cosmic-ray moisture probes which are capable of measuring average soil water content over a circular footprint of around 350m in radius and depths of up to 0.5 m. Around 35 probes, with an associated array of meteorological and point soil moisture sensors, will be deployed across the UK in a network designed to best represent a range of soil and land cover types, complement existing scientific monitoring over a wide range of subject areas, and capture the variability in soil …
Using Smart Water Meters In (Near) Real-Time On The Iwidget System, Michael G. Barry, Mark E. Purcell, Bradley J. Eck
Using Smart Water Meters In (Near) Real-Time On The Iwidget System, Michael G. Barry, Mark E. Purcell, Bradley J. Eck
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Devices and technologies to measure and report water consumption at sub-daily intervals are growing in popularity. Data from these devices are creating new opportunities to manage the supply and demand of water in near real-time. To this end, The EU FP7 iWidget project is developing a state-of-the art analytics platform for the integrated management of urban water. Key challenges include extracting useful insights from high-resolution consumption data and exploring a range of decision-support tools for water utilities and consumers. To overcome these challenge iWIDGET is developing a distributed, open, robust, collaborative architecture that allows partners and utilities to collect and …
A Complex Adaptive Systems Approach To Simulate Interactions Among Water Resources, Decision-Makers, And Consumers And Assess Urban Water Sustainability, Alireza Mashhadi Ali, M. Ehsan Shafiee, Sankarasubramanian Arumugam, Emily Zechman Berglund
A Complex Adaptive Systems Approach To Simulate Interactions Among Water Resources, Decision-Makers, And Consumers And Assess Urban Water Sustainability, Alireza Mashhadi Ali, M. Ehsan Shafiee, Sankarasubramanian Arumugam, Emily Zechman Berglund
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
The balance between water supply and demand for urban water resources is threatened by population growth, land use changes, and climate change. Interactions among environmental resources, infrastructure, societal norms, and management decisions create complexity and increase the unpredictability of the dynamics of water availability. This research develops a sociotechnical framework to simulate interactions among technical and social systems and assess urban water sustainability. An agent-based model (ABM) is implemented to simulate a community of heterogeneous households as agents. The ABM is coupled with a hydrological watershed model, a water reservoir model, and climate change projections. The increase in the number …
Real-Time Water Decision Support Services For Droughts, Tingting Zhao, Barbara Minsker, Jong Lee, Fernando Salas, David R. Maidment, Cedric David
Real-Time Water Decision Support Services For Droughts, Tingting Zhao, Barbara Minsker, Jong Lee, Fernando Salas, David R. Maidment, Cedric David
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Through application of computational methods and an integrated information system, real-time data and river modeling systems can help decision makers identify more effective actions for management practice. The purpose of this study is to develop a real-time decision support model to recommend optimal curtailments during water shortages for decision makers. To enable ease of use and re-use, the workflows (i.e., analysis and model steps) of the real-time decision support model are published as Web services delivered through an internet browser, including model inputs, a published workflow service, and visualized outputs. The model consists of two major components: the real-time river …
Meta-Heuristic Versus Gradient-Type Methods For Real Time Demand Calibration In Water Distribution System, Arango Idel Montalvo, Jochen W. Deuerlein, Olivier A. Piller, Christian Kühnert, Mathias Braun
Meta-Heuristic Versus Gradient-Type Methods For Real Time Demand Calibration In Water Distribution System, Arango Idel Montalvo, Jochen W. Deuerlein, Olivier A. Piller, Christian Kühnert, Mathias Braun
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Water distribution system modeling in real time involves many challenges for water utilities. Calibration of models to match measurements coming from a water network with calculation resulting from models is a necessary step to make models reliable. There are many variables involved in the analysis of a water distribution system and each of them contains a determined level of uncertainties. Nevertheless, in a real time scenario it is significant the impact that water demands at nodes could have compared with other variables. Demands, in contrast to pipe roughness for example, are much more sensitive to changes in time. A better …
Using A Concurrent Hybrid Method To Optimize Short-Term Operation Of A Multi-Reservoir System With Multiple Objectives, Duan Chen, Arturo Leon, Nathan L. Gibson, Veronika S. Vasylkivska
Using A Concurrent Hybrid Method To Optimize Short-Term Operation Of A Multi-Reservoir System With Multiple Objectives, Duan Chen, Arturo Leon, Nathan L. Gibson, Veronika S. Vasylkivska
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Combining local search method with evolutionary-based algorithm has been introduced recently to improve performance of optimization on complex multi-objective problems (MOPs). Evolutionary algorithms (EAs) are attractive alternatives for solving the MOPs due to its global scope and independence of problem representation. However, it has been criticized for its relative slow convergence. Studies showed using local search method (LSM) can help to enhance convergence speed of the EA. Incorporating the LSM into the EA can mainly follow two ways: serial and concurrent. Serial approach applied the LSM after complement of the EA by predefining a switching time [1, 2]. The approach …
Numerical Modeling Of The Fecal Bacteria Transport Processes In Sediment-Laden Flow, Guoxian Huang, Roger Falconer, Binliang Lin
Numerical Modeling Of The Fecal Bacteria Transport Processes In Sediment-Laden Flow, Guoxian Huang, Roger Falconer, Binliang Lin
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Many experiments, field measurements and few numerical tests shows the transport and fate of Faecal Bacteria have a tight relationship of the sediment transport including the absorbing, releasing and changing the radiation of sunshine especially in the fine cohesive particles and etc. The nonuniform distribution of 2-D and 3-D structures of hydrodynamic, salinity and suspended sediment (SS) in the riverine and estuary may make the solution of Faecal Bacteria to become more complex. With related measured data, the different coupling models based on modified EFDC 2D model are built to solve the dynamic processes of Faecal Bacteria and decouple the …
"Smart Pebble" Design For Environmental Monitoring Applications, Manousos Valyrakis, Edgars Pavlovskis
"Smart Pebble" Design For Environmental Monitoring Applications, Manousos Valyrakis, Edgars Pavlovskis
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Sediment transport, due to primarily the action of water, wind and ice, is one of the most significant geomorphic processes responsible for shaping Earth’s surface. It involves entrainment of sediment grains in rivers and estuaries due to the violently fluctuating hydrodynamic forces near the bed. Here an instrumented particle, namely a “smart pebble", is developed to investigate the exact flow conditions under which individual grains may be entrained from the surface of a gravel bed. This could lead in developing a better understanding of the processes involved, while focusing on the response of the particle during a variety of flow …
Leakage Detection And Localization Method Based On A Hybrid Inverse/Direct Modelling Approach Suitable For Handling Multiple-Leak Scenarios, Jordi Meseguer, Josep M. Mirats, Gabriela Cembrano, Vicenç Puig, Eduard Bonada
Leakage Detection And Localization Method Based On A Hybrid Inverse/Direct Modelling Approach Suitable For Handling Multiple-Leak Scenarios, Jordi Meseguer, Josep M. Mirats, Gabriela Cembrano, Vicenç Puig, Eduard Bonada
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
When an accurate hydraulic network model is available, direct modeling techniques are very straightforward and reliable for on-line leakage detection and localization applied to large class of water distribution networks. In general, this type of techniques based on analytical models can be seen as an application of the well-known fault detection and isolation theory for complex industrial systems. Nonetheless, the assumption of single leak scenarios is usually made considering a certain leak size pattern which may not hold in real applications. Upgrading a leak detection and localization method based on a direct modeling approach to handle multiple-leak scenarios can be, …
Partial Information And Partial Weight - Two New Information Theoretic Metrics To Help Specify A Data-Based Natural System Model, Ashish Sharma, Rajeshwar Mehrotra
Partial Information And Partial Weight - Two New Information Theoretic Metrics To Help Specify A Data-Based Natural System Model, Ashish Sharma, Rajeshwar Mehrotra
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
How to define a system? This is a problem faced routinely in science and engineering, with solutions developed from our understanding of the processes inherent, to assessing the underlying structure based on observational evidence alone. In general, system specification involves identifying a few meaningful predictors (from a large enough set that is plausibly related to the response) and formulating a relation between them and the system response being modeled. For systems where physical relationships are less apparent, and sufficient observational records exist, a range of statistical alternatives have been investigated as a possible way of specifying the underlying form. Here, …
Flood Risk From Extreme Events In Mexico, Adrián Pedrozo-Acuña, Pamela Iskra Mejía-Estrada, Juan Pablo Rodríguez-Rincón, Ramón Domínguez Mora, Fernando Jorge González-Villareal
Flood Risk From Extreme Events In Mexico, Adrián Pedrozo-Acuña, Pamela Iskra Mejía-Estrada, Juan Pablo Rodríguez-Rincón, Ramón Domínguez Mora, Fernando Jorge González-Villareal
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Flooding is the most common and damaging natural hazard faced by civilization, and flooding threats are likely to increase given current climate change predictions that suggest more intense hurricanes and precipitation. The latter has been recently experienced in the Mexican state of Guerrero, during the severe flood of September 2013. During this event, the heavy rainfall registered in 2 days (~700 mm) produced extreme river discharges that produced significant fluvial impacts and flooding in large areas of the city of Acapulco, causing severe damages and social disruption. In order to study the causes of this disaster, an integrated methodology to …
Uncertainties In Future Projections Of Extreme Rainfall: The Role Of Climate Model, Emission Scenario And Randomness, Alireza Nazemi, Md. Shahabul Alam, Amin Elshorbagy
Uncertainties In Future Projections Of Extreme Rainfall: The Role Of Climate Model, Emission Scenario And Randomness, Alireza Nazemi, Md. Shahabul Alam, Amin Elshorbagy
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Climate change has resulted in substantial variations in annual extreme rainfall quantiles in different durations and return periods. Predicting the future changes in extreme rainfall quantiles is essential for various water resources design, assessment, and decision making purposes. Current Predictions of future rainfall extremes, however, exhibit large uncertainties. According to extreme value theory, rainfall extremes are rather random variables, with changing distributions around different return periods; therefore there are uncertainties even under current climate conditions. Regarding future condition, our large-scale knowledge is obtained using global climate models, forced with certain emission scenarios. There are widely known deficiencies with climate models, …
Wdnetxl: Efficient Research Transfer For Management, Planning And Design Of Water Distribution Networks, Daniele Laucelli, Luigi Berardi, Orazio Giustolisi
Wdnetxl: Efficient Research Transfer For Management, Planning And Design Of Water Distribution Networks, Daniele Laucelli, Luigi Berardi, Orazio Giustolisi
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
The WDNetXL system (www.hydroinformatics.it) is aimed at promoting transfer of research achievements in water distribution network (WDN) analysis, planning and management to practitioners, students and researchers. In order to facilitate the technology transfer, the WDNetXL functions are integrated into the worldwide known MS-Excel data-management environment. Advanced hydraulic modeling and topological analyses of WDN are combined with efficient optimization strategies to make readily available the latest, even customized, decision support tools for planning and management of WDNs. All these features make WDNetXL of practical support for technicians as well as a privileged platform to test innovations coming from research in WDN …
Combining Satellite And Gauge Precipitation Data With Co-Kriging Method For Jakarta Region, Chi Dung Doan, Jiandong Liu, Shie-Yui Liong, Dong Eon Kim, Richard Sanders, Timothy Fewtrell
Combining Satellite And Gauge Precipitation Data With Co-Kriging Method For Jakarta Region, Chi Dung Doan, Jiandong Liu, Shie-Yui Liong, Dong Eon Kim, Richard Sanders, Timothy Fewtrell
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Jakarta is vulnerable to flooding mainly caused by prolonged and heavy rainfall and thus a robust hydrological modeling is called for. A good quality of spatial precipitation data is therefore desired so that a good hydrological model could be achieved. Two types of rainfall sources are available: satellite and gauge station observations. At-site rainfall is considered to be a reliable and accurate source of rainfall. However, the limited number of stations makes the spatial interpolation not very much appealing. On the other hand, the gridded rainfall nowadays has high spatial resolution and improved accuracy, but still, relatively less accurate than …
Modflow: An Insight Into Thirty Years Development Of A Standard Numerical Code For Groundwater Simulations, Dalila Loudyi, Roger Falconer, Binliang Lin
Modflow: An Insight Into Thirty Years Development Of A Standard Numerical Code For Groundwater Simulations, Dalila Loudyi, Roger Falconer, Binliang Lin
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Of all of the groundwater flow models widely available, the U.S. Geological Survey three-dimensional modular finite-difference, groundwater flow model, MODFLOW, is regarded by many as the most widely used by government agencies and consultancy firms. The Model was first developed in 1984 and since then many changes, updates and corrections have been introduced to the programme, simultaneously with its growing use. Since its establishment as a world-wide standard for groundwater flow modelling, many programmes have been developed to link MODFLOW to other codes that use groundwater flow information in porous saturated media. Processes such as solute transport, variable density flow, …
Analysis Of Semi-Distributed And Global Hydrological Models In The Central Tropical Basins Of The Gulf Of Mexico To The Effects Of Extreme Hydrometeorological Phenomena, Sara Patricia Ibarra Zavaleta, Mariana Castañeda González, Rabindranarth Romero López, Eduardo Castillog Onzalez, Alberto Brando Báez Camarena, Annie Poulin, Mathias Glaus, Robert Hausler
Analysis Of Semi-Distributed And Global Hydrological Models In The Central Tropical Basins Of The Gulf Of Mexico To The Effects Of Extreme Hydrometeorological Phenomena, Sara Patricia Ibarra Zavaleta, Mariana Castañeda González, Rabindranarth Romero López, Eduardo Castillog Onzalez, Alberto Brando Báez Camarena, Annie Poulin, Mathias Glaus, Robert Hausler
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
In the last years extreme hydrometeorological phenomena have increased in number and intensity affecting the inhabitants of various regions, an example of these effects are the central basins of the Gulf of Mexico (CBGM) that they have been affected by 55.2% with floods and especially the state of Veracruz (1999-2013), leaving economic, social and environmental losses. Mexico currently lacks sufficient hydrological studies for the measurement of volumes in rivers, since is convenient to create a hydrological model (HM) suited to the quality and quantity of the geographic and climatic information that is reliable and affordable. Therefore this research compares the …
Uncertainty Propagation In A Hydro-Meteorological Approach: From The Cloud To The Flood Map., Juan Pablo Rodríguez-Rincón, José Agustín Breña-Naranjo, Adrián Pedrozo-Acuña
Uncertainty Propagation In A Hydro-Meteorological Approach: From The Cloud To The Flood Map., Juan Pablo Rodríguez-Rincón, José Agustín Breña-Naranjo, Adrián Pedrozo-Acuña
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Globally, it is widely known that floods remain the most frequent and devastating natural hazards. Likewise, there is recent evidence showing an increase in the number of extreme flood events observed around the world. Therefore, it is imperative to develop an integrated flood assessment framework that enables a better understanding of both, the generation of these events and the interaction of key variables within the hydro-meteorological system. The aim of this investigation is to study the propagation of meteorological uncertainty to a numerically estimated flood map. For such purpose, we utilise a cascade modelling approach comprised by a Numerical Weather …
Parameter Calibration Method Based On Ga Technique For Multi-Event, Yeonjoo Kim, Eun-Sung Chung, Kwangjai Won, Byungho Kong, Kyungil Gil
Parameter Calibration Method Based On Ga Technique For Multi-Event, Yeonjoo Kim, Eun-Sung Chung, Kwangjai Won, Byungho Kong, Kyungil Gil
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Accurate parameter estimation based catchment modeling systems requires considerable work to establish credibility. In this paper, a methodology for parameter estimation of hydrologic simulation model is proposed to simultaneously include several rainfall events using Shannon entropy. The proposed methodology uses Genetic Algorithm(GA) optimization techniques for the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM). Shannon entropy theory was applied to calculate weights according to each rainfall event in study area. A case study application was undertaken using the Milyang-dam basin, in Korea. Three events are applied to calculate Shannon entropy weights. Then, Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency(NSE) & Root Mean Square Error(RMSE) are compared with those …
Compromise Programming Based Scenario Analysis Of Urban Water Systems Management Options: Case Study Of Kerman City, Saeed Nazari, S. Jamshid Mousavi, Koroush Behzadian, Zoran Kapelan
Compromise Programming Based Scenario Analysis Of Urban Water Systems Management Options: Case Study Of Kerman City, Saeed Nazari, S. Jamshid Mousavi, Koroush Behzadian, Zoran Kapelan
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Supplying adequate water for urban water systems (UWSs) suffering from lack of water resources has always been a major concern in urban water management. Integrated simulation models are useful tools for sustainable planning and management of UWSs. This paper presents an integrated, conceptual modeling approach for simulation and analysis of an UWS by which different envisaged scenarios of water demand and resources are assessed. Other than water flow, the simulation model quantifies flows of energy, GHG emissions and cost in UWS. The performance of the developed model is demonstrated through its application to the UWS of Kerman City located in …
Rainfall Variability Analysis In The Nira River Basin Using Multi-Model Gcm Ensemble, Asmita Ramkrishna Murumkar, Dhyan Singh Arya
Rainfall Variability Analysis In The Nira River Basin Using Multi-Model Gcm Ensemble, Asmita Ramkrishna Murumkar, Dhyan Singh Arya
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Observed daily rainfall data during baseline period i.e. 1961-1990 of four raingauge stations namely Akluj, Baramati, Bhor and Malsiras located in the Nira River basin in Central India were analyzed to study the impact of climate change on rainfall. LARS-WG incorporating 15 GCM’s from the CMIP3 predictions for A1B, A2 and B1 emission scenarios was used to statistically downscale the daily rainfall data during three time spans centred at 2020’s, 2055’s and 2090’s. Uncertainty in GCMs rainfall predictions was analyzed on monthly, seasonal and annual scales. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Student’s t-test, and Fisher test have shown average to good performance during …
Leakage Localization In Virtual District Metered Areas With Differential Evolution, David Steffelbauer, Markus Günther, Markus Neumayer, Daniela Fuchs-Hanusch
Leakage Localization In Virtual District Metered Areas With Differential Evolution, David Steffelbauer, Markus Günther, Markus Neumayer, Daniela Fuchs-Hanusch
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Leakages in water distribution systems (WDS) can lead to supply interruptions, contaminations and economic losses. Hence finding leaks before they cause severe problems is a crucial task for water utilities. To identify the existence of leaks, night flow measurements in district-metered areas (DMA) are common practice. Therefore, the entire system has to be subdivided in hydraulically separated partial networks. However, many utilities do not want to lose the hydraulic redundancy of their system and hence search for other solutions to identify and allocate leaks. In our research, the effects of leakages on the hydraulic behaviour of WDS are utilized to …
On Real-Time Monitoring And Control For Efficient Management Of Drinking Water Networks: Barcelona Case Study, Gabriela Cembrano, Vicenç Puig, Carlos Ocampo-Martinez, Joseba Quevedo, Josep M. Mirats, Jordi Meseguer, Ramon Ariño, Silvia López
On Real-Time Monitoring And Control For Efficient Management Of Drinking Water Networks: Barcelona Case Study, Gabriela Cembrano, Vicenç Puig, Carlos Ocampo-Martinez, Joseba Quevedo, Josep M. Mirats, Jordi Meseguer, Ramon Ariño, Silvia López
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Drinking water utilities in urban areas are focused on finding smart solutions facing new challenges in their real-time operation because of limited water resources, intensive energy requirements, a growing population, a costly and ageing infrastructure, increasingly stringent regulations, and increased attention towards the environmental impact of water use. Such challenges force water managers to monitor and control not only water supply and distribution, but also consumer demand. This paper presents and discusses novel methodologies and procedures towards an integrated water resource management system based on advanced ICT technologies of automation and telecommunications for largely improving the efficiency of drinking water …
Gis-Based Site Selection For Agricultural Irrigation With Reclaimed Water, Natalia Sardinha, Antonio Albuquerque, Flora Silva, Paulo Scalize
Gis-Based Site Selection For Agricultural Irrigation With Reclaimed Water, Natalia Sardinha, Antonio Albuquerque, Flora Silva, Paulo Scalize
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
The reclaimed water produced in an urban wastewater treatment plants (WWTP ) seems to be suitable for agricultural irrigation. The selection of agricultural parcels for its application requires the collection and analysis of complex information (e.g. characteristics of the reclaimed water, soils characteristics, type of crop production and maximum needs of water and nutrients, land use, environmental and legal restrictions) and GIS tools for georeferentiation complex information and multi-criteria analysis. The main objective of the study was to identify the suitable agricultural parcels for irrigation with reclaimed water, taking into account its characteristics, the type and needs of the dominant …
The Effect Of Flood Reduction And Water Conservation Of Decentralized Rainwater Management System, Dong Geun Kwak, Moo Young Han
The Effect Of Flood Reduction And Water Conservation Of Decentralized Rainwater Management System, Dong Geun Kwak, Moo Young Han
International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Climate change and increase of surface runoff by urbanization caused the urban flooding. Therefore, a sustainable new paradigm is required to recover sound water circulation and overcome the limitations of the existing water management system vulnerable to flooding. Recently Rainwater management is widely known and its legal obligation is strengthened to improve the control capacity for flooding reduction and water conservation in urban areas. Multipurpose DRMS(Decentralized Rainwater Management System) is a new paradigm proposed and recommended by NEMA(National Emergency Management Agency) for both flood control and water conservation. In this study, a flood prone area in Suwon of South Korea …