Showing papers in "Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management in 2021"
North Carolina State University1, University of Washington2, University of Texas at Austin3, University of South Carolina4, University of Illinois at Chicago5, Manhattan College6, Exelon7, University of Texas at San Antonio8, University of Auckland9, Lehigh University10, University of Coimbra11, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology12
TL;DR: Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal
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TL;DR: Both hydrodynamic factors and social factors have large impacts on the loss of life caused by dam failure as mentioned in this paper, and Relatively large uncertainty intervals of the influencing factors lead to changes in the dynamics of dams.
Abstract: Both hydrodynamic factors and social factors have large impacts on the loss of life caused by dam failure. Relatively large uncertainty intervals of the influencing factors lead to changes ...
33 citations
TL;DR: This work has shown that acoustic detection is one of the main leakage detection methods, and has been widely used in water utilities, and is critical to improving leakage control management.
Abstract: Effectively detecting leaks is critical to improving leakage control management. Acoustic detection is one of the main leakage detection methods, and has been widely used in water utilities...
29 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, two new hybrid approaches are proposed for predicting future water consumption in a water distribution system, and two hybrid approaches for estimating the water consumption of a water system are presented.
Abstract: An accurate prediction of future water consumption is necessary to create a satisfactory design for a water distribution system. In this study, two new hybrid approaches are proposed for ac...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors developed a framework for the optimal conjunctive use of surface and groundwater in a case study of the Zayandehrud river basin in Iran.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to develop a framework for the optimal conjunctive use of surface and groundwater in a case study of the Zayandehrud river basin in Iran. The basis of the framework...
24 citations
TL;DR: This paper presents a probabilistic procedure for estimating the modeled values of the response of the H2O response in a discrete-time model using a simple, scalable, and scalable approach.
Abstract: Despite recent efforts to apply machine learning (ML) for water demand modeling, overcoming the black-box nature of these techniques to extract practical information remains a challenge, es...
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TL;DR: This study utilizes a rich UK data set of smart demand metering data, household characteristics, and weather data to develop a demand forecasting methodology that combines the high accuracy of current weather data and household characteristics with the accuracy of demand forecasting data.
Abstract: This study utilizes a rich UK data set of smart demand metering data, household characteristics, and weather data to develop a demand forecasting methodology that combines the high accuracy of machine learning models with the interpretability of statistical methods. For this reason, a random forest model is used to predict daily demands 1 day ahead for groups of properties (mean of 3.8 households/group) with homogenous characteristics. A variety of interpretable machine learning techniques [variable permutation, accumulated local effects (ALE) plots, and individual conditional expectation (ICE) curves] are used to quantify the influence of these predictors (temporal, weather, and household characteristics) on water consumption. Results show that when past consumption data are available, they are the most important explanatory factor. However, when they are not, a combination of household and temporal characteristics can be used to produce a credible model with similar forecasting accuracy. Weather input has overall a mild to no effect on the model's output, although this effect can become significant under certain conditions.
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TL;DR: A generic solution is introduced in the context of a multicriteria decision making (MCDM) platform tofacilitate the optimization of hybrid (de)centralized urban drainage systems.
Abstract: This study aims to introduce a generic solution in the context of a multicriteria decision making (MCDM) platform to (1) facilitate the optimization of hybrid (de)centralized urban drainage...
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the transient behavior of a single-branch pipe system (Y-system) is analyzed by means of numerical experiments in which a wide range of branch characteristics (i.e., size, shape, etc) are considered.
Abstract: In this paper, the transient behavior of a single-branch pipe system (Y-system) is analyzed by means of numerical experiments in which a wide range of branch characteristics (i.e., size, lo...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the Lancang-Mekong River Basin-scale cooperation has been shown to yield good results for hydropower, food production, and ecosystem sustainment in the UK.
Abstract: Dams heavily impact the Lancang-Mekong River, leading to water-use conflicts for hydropower, food production, and ecosystem sustainment. Basin-scale cooperation has been shown to yield incr...
TL;DR: Pressure reducing valves (PRVs) are recognized as potential microhydropower sites, aiming to improve the efficiency of water networks, and pump-as-turbi engines are proposed.
Abstract: In recent years, many researchers have recognized pressure reducing valves (PRVs) as potential microhydropower (MHP) sites, aiming to improve the efficiency of water networks. Pump-as-turbi...
TL;DR: The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic induced many countries, including Italy, to implement social distancing measures and to suspend the majority of educational and working activities.
Abstract: The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic induced many countries, including Italy, to implement social distancing measures and to suspend the majority of educational and working activities, which...
TL;DR: The occurrence of bursts in water pipelines can not only prevent the system from functioning properly, but it can also produce significant water loss that disrupts activities in urban areas.
Abstract: The occurrence of bursts in water pipelines can not only prevent the system from functioning properly, but it can also produce significant water loss that disrupts activities in urban areas...
TL;DR: Water resource problems and management are complex, confusing, and controversial for participants in technical, policy, and public water deliberations as discussed by the authors. But a thoughtful planning approach can re-align water resources and management.
Abstract: Water resource problems and management are complex, confusing, and controversial for participants in technical, policy, and public water deliberations. A thoughtful planning approach can re...
TL;DR: The high percentage of reliability of water resources systems has always been considered as a positive advantage by users as mentioned in this paper, however, in arid and semi-arid areas in which the flow rate of the...
Abstract: The high percentage of reliability of water resources systems has always been considered as a positive advantage by users. However, in arid and semiarid areas in which the flow rate of the ...
TL;DR: Hedging policy is an applicable strategy for water resources systems with storage reservoirs to reduce the damage resulting from extended droughts and optimizing the operation of parallel and double-shot reservoirs is recommended.
Abstract: Hedging policy is an applicable strategy for water resources systems with storage reservoirs to reduce the damage resulting from extended droughts. Optimizing the operation of parallel and ...
TL;DR: In this paper, a distributed solution based on many small capture devices is proposed for rainwater harvesting in urban areas. But it is not suitable for large-scale applications, such as agriculture.
Abstract: Rainwater harvesting provides a potential source of supplemental water supply to meet increasing urban demand. Distributed solutions based on many small capture devices are often viewed as ...
TL;DR: This work forwards time-varying sensitivity analysis of control policies as an approach to identify the value of the alternative timing of forecasts in a complex multipurpose reservoir syst...
Abstract: This work forwards time-varying sensitivity analysis of control policies as an approach to identify the value of the alternative timing of forecasts in a complex multipurpose reservoir syst...
TL;DR: This work has shown that automated detection and classification of sewer defects can complement the conventional labor-intensive sewer inspection process by providing an essential tool to classify sewer defects in wastewater treatment plants.
Abstract: Automated detection and classification of sewer defects can complement the conventional labor-intensive sewer inspection process by providing an essential tool to classify sewer defects in ...
TL;DR: The potential global warming impact on the extreme and mean streamflow of the Upper Blue Nile (UBN) River Basin was projected for the 2050s and 2080s by three hydrological models.
Abstract: The potential global warming impact on the extreme and mean streamflow of the Upper Blue Nile (UBN) River Basin was projected for the 2050s and 2080s by three hydrological models [Nedbor-Af...
TL;DR: Analysis of segments and valves in water distribution networks when shutdowns are required shows the importance of considering the role of valves in the reliability and resilience of networks.
Abstract: Because consideration of segments and valves is essential for evaluating the reliability and resilience of water distribution networks (WDNs) when shutdowns are required, a quick method of ...
TL;DR: This work states that theorem-based transient-based defect detection methods, based on matching the transient model to the measured data to localize the defects, have limited applicability in the real-world.
Abstract: Many transient-based defect detection methods are based on matching the transient model to the measured data to localize the defects. Despite the high degree of success in laboratory system...
TL;DR: Optimizing pump operations is a challenging task for real-time management of water distribution systems (WDS) and with suitable pump scheduling, pumping costs can be significantly reduced.
Abstract: Optimizing pump operations is a challenging task for real-time management of water distribution systems (WDS). With suitable pump scheduling, pumping costs can be significantly reduced. In ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the calculation of power generation output is related to the downstream water level, which is crucial to the operation and management of reservoir, and the calculation is crucial for power generation operation.
Abstract: Accurate calculation of power generation output is crucial to the operation and management of reservoir. The calculation of power generation output is related to the downstream water level,...
TL;DR: This work states that reservoir operations should consider both adaptiveness and robustness to deal with two of the main characteristics of climate change: nonstationarity and deep uncertainty.
Abstract: Reservoir operations should consider both adaptiveness and robustness to deal with two of the main characteristics of climate change: nonstationarity and deep uncertainty. In particular, ro...
TL;DR: This work states that with the increasing adoption of advanced meter infrastructure, smarter sensors, and temporary and/or permanent data loggers, it is imperative to leverage data analytics methods with smarter sensors.
Abstract: With the increasing adoption of advanced meter infrastructure (AMI), smarter sensors, and temporary and/or permanent data loggers, it is imperative to leverage data analytics methods with h...
TL;DR: A Lagrangian method to simulate the advection, dispersion, and reaction of a single chemical, biological, or physical constituent within drinking water pipe networks is presented, which leads to more accurate water quality simulations than advections-reaction-only water quality models, especially in the areas where dispersion dominatesAdvection.
Abstract: A Lagrangian method to simulate the advection, dispersion, and reaction of a single chemical, biological, or physical constituent within drinking water pipe networks is presented. This Lagr...
TL;DR: This study uses multi-objective optimization to strategically incorporate green infrastructure (GI) into water resources management plans that maximize reductions in nutrient loads, minimize stormwater runoff, and minimize costs.
Abstract: Uncertainty in the impacts of climate change and development on freshwater resources pose significant challenges for water resources management. Integrated and adaptive approaches to water ...
TL;DR: In this paper, food-energy-water-environment (FEWE) nexus studies have primarily focused on technical aspects, such as data analysis and model development, to inform policy and the resul...
Abstract: Previous food-energy-water-environment (FEWE) nexus studies have primarily focused on technical aspects, such as data analysis and model development. However, to inform policy and the resul...