Browsing Department of Civil Engineering Graduate Theses by Subject "Water Distribution"
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Energy Considerations for Pipe Replacement in Water Distribution Systems
(2013-08-21)Water utilities are facing pressure to continue to provide high-quality potable water in an increasingly energy constrained world; managing the ageing infrastructure that exists in many countries is a challenge in and of ... -
Evaluating Energy Dynamics in Small to Medium-Sized Water Distribution Systems in Ontario, Canada
(2016-01-11)Water distribution systems (WDSs) are responsible for delivering potable water to millions of consumers in urban centers around the globe. These systems consist of a multitude of interconnected components, including pipes, ... -
Tracing Flows of Water, Energy, and Waste Through an Idealized Water Distribution Network Using an Urban Metabolism Based Approach
(2015-09-03)‘Urban Metabolism’ (UM) is a well-established concept based on the parallels between the metabolisms’ of ecosystems and cities. These parallels consist of the intake, storage, and transformation of materials and energy, ...