"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Month: September 2020
How Repeated Disasters Can Cause Climate Migration
09/30/20
“Why do repeated disasters cause climate migration?”
With the advent of climate change, disasters are becoming much more powerful and frequent, whether it be flooding in Bangladesh or wildfires in California. If these begin to happen year after year, then communities may move away from the affected area for safety. This is How Repeated Disasters Can Cause Climate Migration.
Water Infrastructure Maintenance
09/29/20
“Why does water infrastructure require regular maintenance?”
Water infrastructure is vital for a society to function. However, like any other piece of engineering, over time it falls into disrepair. For this reason, Water Infrastructure Maintenance must be made a priority and taken into consideration by utilities and their regulators.
Population Increases and Water Demand
09/28/20
“What is the relationship between population increase and water demand?”
For a given area the population needs drinkable water. And if more people live in the area, then more water will need to be supplied. As a result, there is a direct relationship between Population Increases and Water Demand. In the future, this will need to be taken more into account in large urban areas as more people move in and fewer water resources become available.
Drought Prediction
09/27/20
“How can we use our analytical prowess to predict droughts?”
Droughts are one of the most horrendous events that can befall an area. The lack of water can lead to agricultural failure and mass starvation. To prepare for this, Drought Prediction can be used to see when these conditions will occur. This can be accomplished using statistical techniques and watershed monitoring.
Telemetry for Water Pipes
09/26/20
“How can we measure data in water pipes?”
Water pipes are one of the most fundamental pieces of infrastructure in the world. However, sometimes data may need to be harvested at certain locations in it. This can be accomplished using Telemetry for Water Pipes, in which sensors are inserted and measurements are taken at designated intervals. Telemetry for water pipes is extremely useful for monitoring faults and problems in infrastructure.
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
09/25/20
“How can we use a database to analyze maintenance operations for an organization?”
Industrial organizations always need maintenance, whether it be for manufacturing machines or work orders. With modern digital technology, we can keep track of all these operations using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. Components include important topics such as inventory control and fault diagnostic and detection.
Sewer Connections
09/24/20
“How can we connect our pipe infrastructure to the sewers?”
Municipal waste is one of the largest problems that urban infrastructure has to deal with. One asset that can greatly help is by implementing Sewer Connections. This way, waste can be easily filtered out the drain and into a dumping ground.
Water Distribution Networks
09/23/20
“How can water be distributed throughout a network?”
Water is one of the keystones of human life. But like harnessing electricity, simply extracting it will not suffice. Distribution must also occur through something called Water Distribution Networks. This could include infrastructure such as pipes or fire hydrants.
Pumping Stations
09/22/20
“Why do we need dedicated infrastructure to pump water?”
As a fluid, water needs pressure to move from one place to another. For industrial usages, this means that a large amount of pressure may be necessary to achieve this. One mechanism is through Pumping Stations, or facilities that use mechanical pumps to transport water from one place to the next.
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