"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Engineering
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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Raw Water Collection Point
09/20/20
“How can we collect raw water from a single source?”
Municipal water systems form one of the backbones of modern infrastructure. However, it all needs to be collected at a single point. This usually comes in the form of a Raw Water Collection Point, which can be located at some raw source of water such as a lake, river, groundwater, or an underground aquifer.
Water Supply Networks
09/18/20
“How is water supplied to people?”
Water is one of the most important resources to supply human civilization. However, it needs some way to be physically delivered. This often occurs through Water Supply Networks, which can occur through a variety of mechanisms ranging from town wells to long-range pipes.
Pipe Bursting
09/17/20
“What happens when pipes burst?”
Pipes are one of the backbones of modern infrastructure. Without them, our means of transporting fluids would be losses. However, if a pipe faces too much pressure, then they can burst suddenly. This Pipe Bursting keeps engineers awake at night and municipalities on their toes.
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Why Accurate Air Quality Measurement Is Critical for Public Health
09/16/20
“Why is accurate air quality measurement so critical for public health?”
Poor air quality is one of the leading causes of death and health problems worldwide. Preventative measures such as closing windows and obtaining N95 masks are critical to establishing resilience against this. However, public coordination of these efforts can only happen if an accurate estimation of what’s happening outside is measured. This is Why Accurate Air Quality Measurement Is Critical for Public Health.
Utility Monopoly
09/14/20
“What happens when a utility controls the entirety of a specific area?”
Utility governance structures can come in many different forms. One of which allows for a Utility Monopolies, in which the entirety of a geographic area is controlled by a single utility.
Fluid Flow Monitoring in Pipes
09/13/20
“How can we monitor fluid flow in pipes?”
Pipes are one of the cornerstones of our modern infrastructure. However, sometimes we may need to monitor how much water goes through it in case of any trouble arising. Through Fluid Flow Monitoring in Pipes using sensors, we can see the flow rate of the fluids and when they become critical. This can become very useful for flood resilience work.
