5 research outputs found
A system dynamics approach for water resources management with focusing on domestic water demand
Background: Due to the complexity and interdependence of water resources, the evaluation of the
efficiency of water resources management is difficult. So, it is necessary to use effective modeling
methods to study and recognize the feedback loops available in water resources systems. Regarding the
importance of domestic water for the human health, the aim of this study was to develop a dynamic
model with focusing on domestic water management.
Methods: This study was performed using a system dynamics approach. The strategies used in this
study include population scenarios (ps), water use education scenarios (wu education), and agricultural
water management scenarios (Agriwm).
Results: There was a significant relationship between education on water saving in domestic sector and
water use per capita. In various scenarios of population growth, domestic water use was declined rapidly
with education. According to the obtained results, under “ps3-wu education” scenario, lower population
growth, and higher water use education, domestic water use will reach the minimum level, by 2041. The
results showed that the proposed scenarios can lead to 60% reduction in domestic water use.
Conclusion: With education strategy, water use per capita up to 2024 can reach the optimum level of
100 liters per person per day. However, without education even by 2041, this goal is unattainable. So,
sustainable goals can be achieved by adopting education strategy. The developed systematic model can
be applied in various conditions. In each study area, the regional water and population data should be
provided
Self-purification of marine environments for heavy metals: a study on removal of lead(II) and copper(II) by cuttlebone
The aim of this study was to determine adsorption properties of cuttlebone, cuttlefish bone as dead
biomass, for lead(II) and copper(II) from aqueous solutions. Adsorption kinetic, isotherm and effect of
pH (in the range of 2.0–7.0) were investigated in a single component batch system at room
temperature (25±1 WC). The heavy metal adsorption by cuttlebone was relatively rapid and reached
to equilibrium in 120 min in all the cases. The pseudo-second order rate equation described the
adsorption kinetic of both the ions. The adsorption capacities of Pb2þ and Cu2þ were constantly
increased by pH and the optimum condition of pH was determined to be 7.0. The Freundlich model
was better fitted than other models with the isotherm data indicating sorption of the metal ions in a
heterogeneous surface. According to the Langmuir model, the maximum adsorption capacities (qm)
of cuttlebone for Pb2þ and Cu2þ were determined to be 45.9 and 39.9 mg/g, respectively. The results
indicated cuttlebone as a promising adsorbent for Pb2þ and Cu2þ that presents a high capacity of
self-purification in marine environments as well as can be used for removal of the metal ions from
water and wastewater
A system dynamics approach for water resources management with focusing on domestic water demand
Background: Due to the complexity and interdependence of water resources, the evaluation of the
efficiency of water resources management is difficult. So, it is necessary to use effective modeling
methods to study and recognize the feedback loops available in water resources systems. Regarding the
importance of domestic water for the human health, the aim of this study was to develop a dynamic
model with focusing on domestic water management.
Methods: This study was performed using a system dynamics approach. The strategies used in this
study include population scenarios (ps), water use education scenarios (wu education), and agricultural
water management scenarios (Agriwm).
Results: There was a significant relationship between education on water saving in domestic sector and
water use per capita. In various scenarios of population growth, domestic water use was declined rapidly
with education. According to the obtained results, under “ps3-wu education” scenario, lower population
growth, and higher water use education, domestic water use will reach the minimum level, by 2041. The
results showed that the proposed scenarios can lead to 60% reduction in domestic water use.
Conclusion: With education strategy, water use per capita up to 2024 can reach the optimum level of
100 liters per person per day. However, without education even by 2041, this goal is unattainable. So,
sustainable goals can be achieved by adopting education strategy. The developed systematic model can
be applied in various conditions. In each study area, the regional water and population data should be
provided.
Keywords: Water resources, Population growth, System dynamics, Water use education, Agricultural
water management scenarios (Agriwm
A system dynamics approach for water resources management with focusing on domestic water demand
Background: Due to the complexity and interdependence of water resources, the evaluation of the
efficiency of water resources management is difficult. So, it is necessary to use effective modeling
methods to study and recognize the feedback loops available in water resources systems. Regarding the
importance of domestic water for the human health, the aim of this study was to develop a dynamic
model with focusing on domestic water management.
Methods: This study was performed using a system dynamics approach. The strategies used in this
study include population scenarios (ps), water use education scenarios (wu education), and agricultural
water management scenarios (Agriwm).
Results: There was a significant relationship between education on water saving in domestic sector and
water use per capita. In various scenarios of population growth, domestic water use was declined rapidly
with education. According to the obtained results, under “ps3-wu education” scenario, lower population
growth, and higher water use education, domestic water use will reach the minimum level, by 2041. The
results showed that the proposed scenarios can lead to 60% reduction in domestic water use.
Conclusion: With education strategy, water use per capita up to 2024 can reach the optimum level of
100 liters per person per day. However, without education even by 2041, this goal is unattainable. So,
sustainable goals can be achieved by adopting education strategy. The developed systematic model can
be applied in various conditions. In each study area, the regional water and population data should be
provide