![]() |
The UK and Ireland's only FREE to READ publication for construction, demolition, mining and quarrying industries in digital formats |
Contractors World - UK & Ireland 2014 Vol 4 No 3 |
Print Page | Register (free) | Bookmark Page | |
LIBRARIES • back issues recent issues
|
|
|
Can Technology End Flooding Woes A new solution to flooding that seeks to manage water levels across an entire catchment using smart technology could hold the answer to UK floods. That is according to leading professional services firm WSP, a consultant from Imperial College London and technology company PyTerra. The system would automatically catch, store and release rainwater throughout the year using a computerised network of water control devices which respond to weather forecasts. Small transmitters in the field would receive signals sent from the central system, and open or close the valves as needed. The system uses weather forecast data as well as real-time ‘big data’ from hi-tech water sensors and satellites to work out where and when capacity is needed. By creating and controlling these micro-networks of water storage areas, users can maximise the performance of water across a catchment, draining it down rapidly if heavy rain is expected which could otherwise create surface flooding, or using it to store water in dry periods. David Arscott, managing director of PyTerra, said: "There is a simple link between flooding, drought and environmental problems in our rivers – rain – too much or too little. The challenge is getting the right amount of rainwater in the right place at the right time and our new technology may now have an answer for that challenge." Ola Holmstrom, UK head of water at WSP commented: "It’s crucial that we get smart in our approach to flooding and being able to manage a whole catchment at the push of a button is about as smart as it gets. "When the water industry is deregulated in the next few years and smaller suppliers can contribute to the ‘water-grid’ in a similar way to electricity feed-in tariffs, this network approach will create an opportunity for adjoining land owners to jointly sell their water services." Dr Wouter Buytaert, from Imperial’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, provided expertise to help develop the system through Imperial’s consultancy company, Imperial Consultants (ICON). For more information >>> WSP |
Tweet this page Tweet
|
|
![]()
|
||
![]() Contractors World Magazines are published by VVV Limited Publisher: Roger Lindley Page updated: June / July 2021 |
OUR OTHER MAGAZINES
| |
Trees saved up to June / July 2014 > 2019 |
||
CONTRACTORS WORLD MAGAZINES |
Contractors World is many magazines in one - construction news for latest information (read our daily news pages) and a site equipment magazine featuring site reports from around the world and reviews of construction plant and equipment as it is introduced. Written specifically for earthmovers, quarry management, plant hire executives, and others with an interest in the construction and related industries. Configured for all Internet devices, iPads, tablets and PDF readers. |
|
Registered Office: 54 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1EJ, UK Registered as a company in England and Wales, number 3892263 |
||
Contractors World and the Contractors World - UK & Ireland Edition are independent publications published for CWMAGS Ltd by VVV Ltd. The mention of companies and/or products within the editorial pages or in advertisements does not infer any endorsement by the publisher or editors. All editorial is freely given, without conditions and at the sole discretion of the editor. Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publishers. Other than saving and distributing in complete page formats, copying, reproduction, decoding or disassembly of content or computer code by any means of any part of the publication is prohibited unless prior approval is provided by VVV Ltd in writing and confirmation received of agreement with any terms and conditions applicable. PDF version may be downloaded for personal use but no content may be used for promotional purposes or copied to web sites. All images and video content are subject to copyrights. |