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  1. 1. Efficiency of sustainable urban drainage systems during flash floods

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Snærós Axelsdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Bioretention Cell; Rain Garden; Infiltration Trench; Green Roof; Permeable Pavement; Stormwater runoff; Storm Water Management Model;

    Abstract : As the world’s population is migrating more into urban areas, landcover changes follow. Natural pervious areas are being converted to impervious areas, which when subjected to rain generates more stormwater runoff. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of pollutant removal performance of stormwater biofilters in a Swedish climate : Comparison of three different filter media designs

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Anna Träff; [2022]
    Keywords : Stormwater biofilter; stormwater treatment; cold climate; filter media design; low impact development;

    Abstract : In the recent century, a process of urbanization has increased globally. Previously rural or natural land have been converted into impervious surfaces to make way for housing, industries, and roads. This anthropogenic process has resulted in an increased amount of surface runoff from precipitation, so-called stormwater. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of a gross pollutant trap-biofilter stormwater treatment train : The Role Of Calcium Carbonate, Vegetation And Pre-Treatment Facility

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Arkitektur och vatten

    Author : Sofia Fahlbeck Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Bioretention; stormwater; stormwater treatment; stormwater pollutants; heavy metals; phosphorus; Biofilter; dagvatten; dagvattenrening; dagvattenföroreningar; tungmetaller; fosfor;

    Abstract : Development of cities, new buildings and other impervious surfaces entails increased stormwater flows, volumes and pollutant loads. Heavy metals, nutrients, sediments and salt are common pollutants in stormwater. READ MORE

  5. 4. An evaluation of the treatment performance of a ten year old stormwater biofilter in Sweden

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Sara Eklund; [2020]
    Keywords : Biofilter; Water Quality; heavy Metals; Nutrients; Stormwater Treatment; Sweden; Tyresö; Biofilter; Vattenkvalitet; Tungmetaller; Näringsämnen; Dagvattenrening; Sverige; Tyresö;

    Abstract : Urban runoff may be contaminated with, for example, metals, nutrients and sediment. Generally, such runoff enters waterways and oceans without any type of treatment. Bioretention systems can be used to protect the aquatic environment since one of their main objectives is to remove pollutants from stormwater. READ MORE

  6. 5. Klimatanpassa staden : gestaltade dagvattenlösningar i bebyggd miljö

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Elin Linde; [2019]
    Keywords : öppen dagvattenhantering; hållbar dagvattenhantering; biofilter; bioretention; regnbäddar; landskapsarkitektur;

    Abstract : Vatten finns överallt omkring oss, och spelar en livsviktig roll för våra samhällen. Men vad händer när vattnet i staden istället blir till ett problem som måste lösas? I detta examensarbete undersöks hur en medveten design kan förbättra den rubbade vattenbalansen i staden samtidigt som den bidrar till attraktiva och välbehövliga miljöer för människorna som bor där. READ MORE