Essays about: "Water scarcity in south africa"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Water scarcity in south africa.

  1. 1. Wave powered desalination system -technology transfer from a SwedishUniversity to South Africa

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära

    Author : Magdalena Borenäs; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Fresh water scarcity is a problem that is becoming increasingly important to solve. There areseveral geographical locations around the world that suffer from a shortage of clean water. In South Africa, there are daily rations on how much water a household is allowed to use. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of sensor techniques for detection of contaminants in greywater from showers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Andreas Bengtsson; Kalle Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Greywater; Ultrasound; IR; Impedance; Detection; Shower; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis has been made in collaboration with the company Orbital Systems. The aim has been to optimize their product the Orbital shower, which is a circulating shower system. The work evaluates different sensor techniques suitable for detection of contaminants in greywater. READ MORE

  4. 3. Extending the water life cycle in rural South African households: the role and potential of water reuse solutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Tshepiso Kwena Lehutjo; [2019]
    Keywords : greywater rural household technology; vattenförsörjningsteknik; avloppsteknik; water engineering; environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Despite the issue of greywater management gaining more importance around the world, espe-cially in developing countries, it still remains a challenge in non-sewered areas of South Afri-ca. For a semi-arid country, reusing greywater on a household level has great potential as an alternative water source if done properly. READ MORE

  5. 4. Onsite greywater treatment for reuse at Zandspruit informal settlement in Johannesburg

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Tendai H Madzaramba; [2019]
    Keywords : Greywater generation; greywater treatment; greywater reuse; wastewater reuse; informal settlements; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The urban landscape in South Africa is marred by informal settlements. Nearly a quarter of its population lives in shacks and do not have access to sufficient clean water and improved sanitation. The aim of the present study was to ascertain household daily water consumption and quantify the amount of greywater generated at Zandspruit slums. READ MORE

  6. 5. Suitable treatment of source separated greywater for discharge into an Urban Environment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Evalyne Cathy Arinaitwe; [2018]
    Keywords : water engineering; environmental engineering; avloppsteknik; vattenförsörjningsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : It can no longer be refuted that greywater reuse is paramount to curbing the persistent global water crisis. Of the domestic wastewaters, greywater is less polluted than blackwater, but treatment is still necessary to make it safe for reuse. The most common greywater reuse application is toilet flushing. READ MORE