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Tag: Mechanical Engineering
Water Supply Demands
10/01/20
“What exactly are water supply demands?”
Water is one of the most critical parts of human society. Without it, all life would perish. Because of this, every geographic area is going to have a set of Water Supply Demands, whether it be for direct drinking water or agricultural purposes.
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.
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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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.
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