Essays about: "ground water depletion"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words ground water depletion.
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6. Integrating stormwater management into urban space : the Kvillebäcken watershed as testing ground
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : The mantra of many city planners is to densify cities like Gothenburg. This is so that communities will be more walkable, bike-able and can be served by public transportation more efficiently. Densification can reduce resource demand which is certainly important when designing sustainably. READ MORE
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7. Experimental Analysis of Integrated System of Membrane Distillation for pure water with solar domestic hot water
University essay from KTH/EnergiteknikAbstract : In GCC countries, especially in UAE desalination of sea water is considered to be one of the most effective and strategic alternative for satisfying the current and future demand of water for domestic purposes. The depletion of ground water aquifers, rapid industrial development and increase of urban population in UAE lead to tremendous increase in fresh water demand during past decade. READ MORE
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8. Willingness to Pay to Avoid the Cost of Intermittent Water Supply
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This study summarizes the results of a contingent valuation survey of 200 households in Bandung, Indonesia for 24-hour water supply. The existing piped water supply in the city is intermittent and unreliable giving rise to additional cost to piped water users as well as inducing excessive use of ground water leading to the depletion of water table and land subsidence. READ MORE
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9. Life cycle assessment of electricity from wave power
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : The use of ocean wave energy for electricity production has considerable potential, though it has proven to be difficult. A technology utilizing the heaving (up-and-down) motions of the waves was conceived at Uppsala University in the early 2000´s, and is being further developed for commercial use by Seabased Industry AB. READ MORE
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10. Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity from Wave Power
University essay fromAbstract : The use of ocean wave energy for electricity production has considerable potential, though it has proven to be difficult. A technology utilizing the heaving (up-and-down) motions of the waves was conceived at Uppsala University in the early 2000´s, and is being further developed for commercial use by Seabased Industry AB. READ MORE
