_Coastal Reservoir Technology and Applications_ presents the analyses
showing that the world is not running out of water, but water is
running out of river mouths—we need to work to harness this
resource. Compared with inland water storages and desalination
technology, coastal reservoirs are a nature-based water solution
without disturbing the environment. This book mainly answers the
questions of what the coastal reservoir technology is, where we should
construct coastal reservoirs, and how to supply sufficient,
high-quality and affordable water to the world with minimum
environmental/social impacts. Chapter 1 reviews modes of water
resources development in the history along with current problems and
reasons. Chapter 2 discusses the definition of coastal reservoirs, its
classifications and applications, and the SPP/downstream water
management strategy. Other chapters analyse water crisis in every
continent, as well as their water solutions. The possible coastal
reservoir for each major river is suggested as well.
Without freshwater, no one can survive. Likewise, without sufficient,
high-quality and affordable freshwater, no community can achieve
sustainable development. However, water is also a killer when it is
too much (floods), too dirty (pollution), and too turbid. Different
from other books, this resource shows how to solve these water
problems. Coastal reservoirs and SPP strategy are suggested to develop
floodwater in a safe way in coastal and inland regions, respectively.
Solution of water-food-energy-ecosystem nexus needs a paradigm shift
from upstream to downstream water management, i.e., from mountainous
dams to coastal reservoirs, which conserves the precious, clean
freshwater in seawater environment.
* Provides an analysis of every large river in the world to help
users determine the feasibility of using a coastal reservoir in each
location
* Presents a global coverage, including case studies where this
technology has already been implemented
* Authored by a world expert on coastal reservoirs, with several
patents in the area
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ISBN
9780323911184
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier (S&T)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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