Abstract: This paper presents an energy efficiency metric for the raw water extraction process at urban water systems. Raw water pumping is the second largest energy consumer at water treatment plants after finished water pumping. ...

Abstract: One of the challenges of the construction planning stage is selecting an appropriate construction setup, such as crew and equipment conformation, for a project. It is essential to choose a suitable method that can save ...

Abstract: Municipalities across North America are implementing asset management programs in order to demonstrate stewardship of public assets and decrease maintenance costs. In wastewater-collection systems, sewer condition assessment ...

Abstract: Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is the most widely used visual inspection method for sewers. Given the amount of public money spent on these inspections in Canada annually, productivity improvements may represent significant ...

Abstract: Municipalities across North America are implementing asset management programs in order to demonstrate stewardship of public assets and decrease maintenance costs. In wastewater-collection systems, sewer condition assessment ...