Essays about: "Water shortage"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 102 essays containing the words Water shortage.

  1. 21. Groundwater resources and vulnerability for mountain communities in the Andes

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Raheela Fahd; [2020]
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    Abstract : The purpose of the thesis is to review the effect of ongoing climate change and population growth ongroundwater resources of Katari Basin (Bolivian Andes) and the consequence of reduced groundwaterresources on the quality of water. El Alto city, situated in the Katari basin is most vulnerable to thewater shortage because of climate change and high population growth rate. READ MORE

  3. 22. Energy and Water Usage in the Manufacturing Industry : A study case to analyse, compare and decide where to reduce energy and water utilization

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Jorge López; Yully Constanza Rincón Franco; [2020]
    Keywords : Clustering; DB-index; Energy benchmarking; Energy management; Energy signature; Energy usage; k-means; KPI’s; load profile; Silhouette index; TOPSIS.;

    Abstract : Increasing concern about global climate change has led to a growing interest in energy usage and water consumption. It is well known that changes in consumption habits lead to more efficient use of energy and water sources. READ MORE

  4. 23. Fog collection in buildings as a method to meet the future water needs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Adam Richter; [2020]
    Keywords : Biomimicry; Fog collectors; Adaptive facades systems; Water shortage; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This research project examines how, by studying principles and systems that occur naturally among plants and animals, lessons can be learned that can be applied in the design of buildings to make them more sustainable. Based on the water shortage prevailing in the Spanish region of Valencia, I explore different ways of working with technical systems that extract water from air as architectural elements in the specific context of the national park that surrounds Mt Montgó. READ MORE

  5. 24. Technical Possibilities of Wastewater Reclamation for Potable Use in Hurva, Scania : Regarding the Waterbalance and From a Process Technical Point of View

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Esmeralda Frihammar; [2020]
    Keywords : Potable Wastewater Reclamation; Re-use; VA SYD; WWTP; DWTP; Återanvändning; avloppsvatten; cirkulära vattensystem; dricksvattenverk; reningsverk; VA SYD;

    Abstract : During recent years both Sweden and the rest of Europe have experienced periods of drought as a consequence of hot summers with low levels of precipitation. For villages provided with drinking water from water plants with groundwater as raw water source droughts can lead to considerable problems if the groundwater reservoir would be affected. READ MORE

  6. 25. SILO

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Kristina Henriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This project focuses on how a household in Malmö can manage a crisis situation with no electricity, water, heat and communication for 72 hours. This is due to the recommendation that we can take care of ourselves for 3 days in case of a crisis. READ MORE