Urban Water Engineering and Management

Informationen zum Autor Mohammad Karamouz is affiliated with the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. Klappentext Based on the latest developments research! this book delineates a systems approach urban water hydrology! engineering! planning! and management. It covers a range of classic urban water management issues such as the modeling of urban water cycles! urban water supply and distribution systems! demand forecasting! wastewater and storm water collection and treatment. The text also includes a discussion of water governance and disaster management in urban areas. Against this background! the authors discuss the importance of understanding the principles of simulation! optimization! multiple-criterion decision making! and conflict resolution for successful! integrated urban water management. Zusammenfassung In the past, urban water management practices focused on optimizing the design and operation of water distribution networks, wastewater collection systems, and wastewater treatment plants. Integrating the developments in urban water hydrology and management, this book presents an approach to urban water hydrology, planning and management. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Governance and Urban Water Planning. Urban Water Hydrology. Urban Water Supply and Demand. Urban Water Demand Management. Urban Water Drainage System. Environmental Impacts of Urbanization. Tools and Techniques. Urban Water Infrastructure. Urban Water System Dynamics and Conflict Resolution. Urban Water Disaster Management. Climate Change Impact.

Product details

• Authors: Mohammad Karamouz, Mohammad (Polytechnic Institute of New Y Karamouz, Mohammad Moridi Karamouz, Karamouz Mohammad, Ali Moridi, Moridi Ali, Sara Nazif, Nazif Sara
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.01.2010
• EAN: 9781439813102
• ISBN: 978-1-4398-1310-2
• No. of pages: 602
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Water Supply, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / Dams & Reservoirs, Hydrology & the hydrosphere, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Hydrology and the hydrosphere, Water industries, Energy industries and utilities, Civil engineering, surveying and building