Ana Cristina Faria Ribeiro

This is an overview of the principles and practical applications of small-scale hydropower and energy recovery using water hammer effects. It offers new insights for engineers, technicians, and students alike, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The book shows that the excessive working pressure of water transmission lines has led to an increase in water accidents and water loss and how this excessive pressure of water can be converted to electrical power. Inside this book, you will also find: In-depth explanations and visual aids along with numerous explanatory figures. Detailed discussions on key concepts, making complex ideas accessible and understandable. The standard and advanced protective measures, and thorough risk assessment methodologies to ensure the safety and reliability of hydropower systems. The hydraulic analysis, based on the simulation of Hammer, Fluent, Gambit, and ANSYS Meshing software by selecting the most suitable location for installing the hydro generator for dumping the excessive working pressure. Practical advice through networked sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT) on effectively controlling water excessive working pressure and how to convert this pressure to electricity power in a district metering area (DMA).

The current issues of water security, economic efficiency and environmental protection worldwide along with the issue of loss control in water distribution networks are becoming increasingly important. It is important to note that both technical and economic aspects should be closely considered in the context of water losses, especially in situations of water scarcity or rapid growth in water demand. This volume bridges the gap between theory and practice by presenting the practical applications of IoT devices, sensors, and cloud-based platforms to collect, process, and analyze data. This information was used for regression analysis which investigated dependent variables such as water saving (m³), the flow interred network (m3), and independent variables such as water average pressure, which led to water saving. Inside this book, you will also find: Explanatory figures that accompany detailed discussions on key concepts, making complex ideas accessible and understandable. The standard measures to ensure the safety and reliability of water systems. Practical advice through networked sensors, and the intelligent water monitoring IoT system.

Advanced methods for water consumption management can help save water and financial resources. This book introduces efficient methods and practical approaches for water consumption management through computational modeling to forecast water demand and optimization and through smart technology to help prevent or reduce water loss using the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The book will be a useful for researchers and graduate students focusing on research initiatives in the field of water resource management, and for researchers and practicing engineers in water utility companies.

This work aims to present the practical application of an IoT model that can be used as the solution to the problems of water facilities. It presents IoT as one of the efficient tools for the control of a set of water and wastewater networks. Another novelty of this work is to investigate the utilization of remote sensing (RS) facilities equipped with networked sensors, advanced modems, data loggers, and the IoT in a case study. This volume is ideal for water industry personnel, academic staff, and master/research students in environmental engineering science.