UID:
almahu_9949386269602882
Format:
1 online resource (xi, 92 pages) :
,
illustrations
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781003081531
,
1003081533
,
9781000027815
,
1000027813
,
9781000082982
,
1000082989
,
9781000086768
,
1000086763
Content:
"Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods provides comprehensive and practical information regarding water use for various different sectors and describes the most suitable conservation devices and techniques to reduce water consumption in urban environments. It demonstrates how these conservation devices and best practices can greatly and quickly increase the efficiency of water use in both new and existing buildings. Features: Examines conservation devices and techniques across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Provides practical advice on implementing water conservation methods for users across various industries. Explains how to quickly improve water efficiency by using cost-effective water-saving devices and techniques. Includes relevant international case studies to reinforce the content. Written by practicing water conservation consultants for a wide audience, including municipality authorities and decision-makers, researchers, and students alike, Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods applies to residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial end users"--
Note:
Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Authors -- Chapter 1 An Introduction to Residential Water Users -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Water Demand Management -- 1.3 Case Studies -- 1.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Water Flow Controllers/Restrictors -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Advantages of Water Conservation Devices -- 2.3 Aerators (End-Of-Line Flow Controllers) -- 2.4 Flow Restrictors (In-Line Flow Controllers) -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Residential Water Use -- 3.1 General -- 3.2 Domestic Water Users
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3.3 Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Water Users -- 3.4 Residential Water-Use Categories -- 3.4.1 Indoor Water Use -- 3.4.1.1 Toilets -- 3.4.1.2 Showers -- 3.4.1.3 Faucets/Taps -- 3.4.1.4 Washing Machines -- 3.4.1.5 Dishwashers -- 3.4.2 Outdoor Water Use -- 3.4.3 Xeriscape -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Water Use -- 4.1 General -- 4.2 Commercial and Institutional Buildings -- 4.2.1 Common Measures to Conserve Water in Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Sectors -- 4.2.2 Sanitary Water Use -- 4.2.3 Heating and Cooling
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4.3 Commercial and Institutional Water Use -- 4.3.1 Distribution of Commercial and Institutional Water Use by Subsectors -- 4.3.2 End Water Use Pattern in Commercial and Institutional Subsectors -- 4.3.3 Commercial and Institutional Subsectors -- 4.3.3.1 Office Buildings -- 4.3.3.2 Hotels -- 4.3.3.3 Schools, Colleges, and Vocational Institutions -- 4.3.3.4 Hospitals and Laboratories -- 4.3.3.5 Restaurants and Other Commercial Kitchens -- 4.3.3.6 Laundries -- 4.3.3.7 Pools -- 4.4 Industrial Water Use -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Water Efficiency Regulations in Domestic Buildings
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5.1 General -- 5.2 US WaterSense Program -- 5.3 Australia Water Efficiency Labeling Scheme (WELS) -- 5.4 UK Waterwise Project -- 5.5 The European Union (EU) Water Label -- 5.6 New Zealand Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme -- 5.7 Singapore Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme -- 5.8 China Water Conservation Certificate -- 5.9 Water Labels Comparison -- 5.10 Conclusion -- References -- Index
Additional Edition:
Print version: Urban and industrial water conservation methods Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2021. ISBN 9780367533182
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
;
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.1201/9781003081531
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003081531
