scholarly journals Validation of a Model for Operation Optimization of a Regional Water Supply System

10.29007/tp1k ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Arena ◽  
Marcella Cannarozzo ◽  
Antonino Fortunato ◽  
Alessio Lombardo ◽  
Ignazio Scolaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Systems Management ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Operational Optimization ◽  
Supply Systems ◽  
Regional Water

Sustainable use of water resources requires a modern approach for complex water systems management based on system’s modeling, as unsung operation alternatives may only be devised and tested through a model. The now available IT computing tools enable setting the traditional modelling methodologies for planning and operation of such systems in a new framework. The present work deals with the development of decision support models for optimizing the operation of complex water supply systems with multiple uses and focuses on the validation of the optimization model of the regional water supply systems managed by an Italian water utility. The software used is Aquator, a state-of-the-art commercial tool for generic water resources system simulation and operational optimization. The paper shows and comments the results of the validation of the model and uses them to draw some general principles for the validation of such kind of models: in fact, operational optimization models are conceived for the enhancement of systems management and performance. Consequently, while on the one side model output is expected to reflect the actual state of the system, on the other it can point out significant management enhancements.

Optimum use of gravity springs in water supply systems

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
K. Tothova ◽  
I. Mrnco
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Variable Yield ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
Potable Water Supply ◽  
Quality Water ◽  
Local Water ◽  
Supply Systems

The potable water supply concept reflects relationships between distribution of available water resources that determine hydrogeological attributes of the region, and distribution of water service areas. The distribution of the water resources is often uneven, which is one of reasons of development of extensive long distance water supply systems. The long distance water supply systems connect deficit areas with surplus water resources areas. For example, the yield of large capacity wells in Danube region near Bratislava is several times higher than the real demand in this region. In this case, water from the wells is transferred by multiple pumping over a long distance (tens or hundreds of kilometres) to the areas with shortage of sources. The Little Carpathians foothills, where local water sources (springs) do not give a sufficient yield all year long. Most of these springs offer high-quality water, but fluctuating yields of the sources and do not guarantee continuous water supply. The sources are important for its quality and yield as well as for their elevation. The elevation potential allows gravity water supply without a need for pumping. However, the water supply systems do not even use average yields of the springs. The balance capacity of the springs is technically designed for minimum yields. Therefore, several reasonable questions arise: Is it efficient to pump and transport water over a long distance even in the time of maximum yields of the gravity springs? How can we determine efficiency rate of use of such yield in its extreme status? The answers can be found in the analysis of the necessary technical measures and investments, and calculation of operating costs of a system dependent on variable yield of gravity springs.

Nanotechnology application in water resource management

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-62
Author(s):  
Arezoo Boroomandnia ◽  
Omid Bozorg-Haddad ◽  
Jimmy Yu ◽  
Mariam Darestani
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Demand ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Supply Systems

Abstract Fast-growing water demand, population growth, global climate change, and water quality deterioration all drive scientists to apply novel approaches to water resource management. Nanotechnology is one of the state-of-the-art tools in scientists’ hands which they can use to meet human water needs via reuse of water and utilizing unconventional water resources. Additionally, monitoring water supply systems using new nanomaterials provides more efficient water distribution networks. In this chapter, we consider the generic concepts of nanotechnology and its effects on water resources management strategies. A wide range of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, including nano-adsorbents, nano-photocatalysts, and nano-membranes, are introduced to explain the role of nanotechnology in providing new water resources to meet growing demand. Also, nanomaterial application as a water alternative in industry, reducing water demand in the industrial sector, is presented. Another revolution made by nanomaterials, also discussed in this chapter, is their use in water supply systems for monitoring probable leakage and leakage reduction. Finally, we present case studies that clarify the influence of nanotechnology on water resources and their management strategies. These case studies prove the importance and inevitable application of nanotechnology to satisfy the rising water demand in the modern world, and show the necessity of nanotechnology awareness for today's water experts.

scholarly journals A real options approach to the design and architecture of water supply systems using innovative water technologies under uncertainty

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen X. Zhang ◽  
Vladan Babovic
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Real Options ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Water Supply System ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Real Options Approach ◽  
Supply Systems

Water supply has become a priority for developed and developing nations of the world. Conventional water resources alone cannot meet the growing demand for water in urban cities. Management of the problem is amplified by uncertainty associated with different development strategies. Singapore has limited conventional water resources and progressively architects its water supply system through acquiring and sustaining multiple (alternative) water resources through innovative technologies. The full rationale and merits of such a policy cannot be properly understood based on traditional project valuation methods alone. This paper provides decision support using a real options approach by evaluating innovative water technologies from multiple perspectives under uncertainty. This paper demonstrates that incorporating innovative water technologies into water supply systems can concurrently improve water supply from the financial, political and socioeconomic perspectives. The development of innovative water technologies provides flexibility to the water supply system, and is a fundamental and effective means of risk management. The evaluation of innovative water technologies is based on an integrated real options approach, which provides decision support for architecting water supply systems under uncertainty. The approach gives specific tangible values for the water technologies and complements the general prescriptive Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) framework.

scholarly journals Metabolic Modelling: A Strategic Planning Tool for Water Supply Systems Management

Proceedings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giada Felisa ◽  
Ilaria Lauriola ◽  
Valentina Ciriello ◽  
Vittorio Di Federico
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Flexible Tool ◽  
Metabolic Modelling ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Water Withdrawals ◽  
Supply Systems

Water resources are essential for the economic development and sustenance of human activities belonging to the civil, agricultural and industrial sectors. Increasing water stress conditions, mainly due to climate change and population growth, imply the need to improve the resilience of water supply systems and account for sustainability of water withdrawals. Metabolic modelling approaches represent a flexible tool able to provide a support to decision making in the medium-long term, based on sustainability criteria. Here, these concepts are adopted to analyse part of the water supply network in the Province of Reggio-Emilia (Italy). Different water withdrawals scenarios are considered to account for a potential decrease in water resources availability from a quantitative perspective. As a second step, these scenarios are compared by means of a set of key performance metrics able to identify the most sustainable long-term strategy for a dynamic management of the water supply system. Results of these analysis allow to increase the resilience of the network under future scenarios, while protecting the water resources.

scholarly journals Insights on the Water–Energy–Food Nexus

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2882
Author(s):  
Vasilis Kanakoudis ◽  
Stavroula Tsitsifli
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Drinking Water Supply ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Supply Systems

This Special Issue addresses topics on the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus along with other water-related topics, such as water resources, irrigation and drinking water supply systems, hydraulics and pollution. Several threats jeopardize freshwater availability and quality, energy and food availability. Integrated management approaches are absolutely necessary for pursuing sustainability. This Special Issue addresses various subjects and includes 29 peer-reviewed papers that have been grouped into the following categories: the WEF nexus, water resources and irrigation systems, drinking water supply systems, hydraulics and pollution. Some of them were selected from the Third Efficient Water Systems (EWaS) International Conference, entitled “Insights on the Water–Energy–Food Nexus,” after a thorough content update. Summaries of the papers are briefly presented in this Editorial.

Mathematical Modeling of Regional Water-Supply Systems in Yugoslavia

1977 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-205
Author(s):  
Milos Kordic ◽  
Dusan Obradovic ◽  
Branko Zimonja ◽  
Miomir Zikic
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Supply Systems ◽  
Regional Water
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