Spatial and temporal synchronization of water and energy systems: Towards a single integrated optimization model for long-term resource planning

Z Khan, P Linares, M Rutten, S Parkinson, N Johnson… - Applied Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Predictions show that pressure on already limited water and energy resources is expected to
increase in many parts of the world as a result of growing populations, rapid urbanization …

Life cycle assessment of small-scale greywater reclamation systems combined with conventional centralized water systems for the City of Atlanta, Georgia

H Jeong, OA Broesicke, B Drew… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
This study examines a hybrid system (HS) that combines a greywater reclamation system
with the centralized water system. Greywater is collected from laundry, showers, faucets and …

The water-energy nexus at water supply and its implications on the integrated water and energy management

M Khalkhali, K Westphal, W Mo - Science of the Total Environment, 2018 - Elsevier
Water and energy are highly interdependent in the modern world, and hence, it is important
to understand their constantly changing and nonlinear interconnections to inform the …

An integrated framework for sustainability assessment of seawater desalination

Y Ibrahim, HA Arafat, T Mezher, F AlMarzooqi - Desalination, 2018 - Elsevier
In this work, a universal integrated framework to assess the sustainability of desalination
technologies was developed. The framework integrates the techno-economic …

Developing a water-energy-GHG emissions modeling framework: Insights from an application to California's water system

A Escriva-Bou, JR Lund, M Pulido-Velazquez… - … modelling & software, 2018 - Elsevier
Integrating processes of water and energy interdependence in water systems can improve
the understanding of the tradeoffs between water and energy in management and policy …

Towards a new paradigm of urban water infrastructure: identifying goals and strategies to support multi-benefit municipal wastewater treatment

S Harris-Lovett, J Lienert, DL Sedlak - Water, 2018 - mdpi.com
Over the past decade, water professionals have begun to focus on a new paradigm for
urban water systems, which entails the recovery of resources from wastewater, the …

A novel concept to integrate energy recovery into potable water reuse treatment schemes

N Horstmeyer, M Weißbach, K Koch… - Journal of Water Reuse …, 2018 - iwaponline.com
Potable water reuse applications can provide a safe and sustainable water supply where
conventional freshwater resources are limited. The objectives of this study were fourfold:(i) to …

Environmental evaluation of high-value agricultural produce with diverse water sources: case study from Southern California

EM Bell, JR Stokes-Draut… - Environmental Research …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Meeting agricultural demand in the face of a changing climate will be one of the major
challenges of the 21st century. California is the single largest agricultural producer in the …

Life cycle environmental and economic implications of small drinking water system upgrades to reduce disinfection byproducts

W Mo, PK Cornejo, JP Malley, TE Kane, MR Collins - Water research, 2018 - Elsevier
Many of the small drinking water systems in the US that utilize simple filtration and chlorine
disinfection or chlorine disinfection alone are facing disinfection byproduct (DBP) …

Quantifying and managing urban water-related energy use systemically: case study lessons from Australia

SJ Kenway, KL Lam - Energy For Water, 2018 - taylorfrancis.com
In this paper, three Australian case studies contribute to improved understanding of water-
related energy quantification and management. A systems analysis of urban water in South …