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Published on: August 8, 2014
An integrated urban drainage system model for assessing renovation scheme
Summary
Urbanization in China requires sustainable drainage systems. A new dynamic model assesses urban drainage renovation schemes for improved environmental performance, offering suggestions for enhancements.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Urban Planning
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- China's rapid economic growth and urbanization have led to extensive urban infrastructure redesign, particularly drainage systems.
- Industrial relocation further complicates urban environmental management and necessitates sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an integrated dynamic modeling tool for assessing the efficiency and environmental performance of urban drainage system renovation schemes.
- To provide a tool for evaluating sustainability in reconstructed urban infrastructures.
Main Methods:
- Developed an integrated dynamic model comprising sewer, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), and receiving water body models.
- Incorporated auxiliary modules for model conceptualization, simulation calibration, and results analysis.
- Applied the tool to a case study in Shenzhen City to evaluate a proposed renovation scheme.
Main Results:
- The integrated model successfully simulated the environmental performance of Shenzhen's urban drainage renovation scheme.
- Simulation results provided actionable suggestions for further improvement of the renovation plan.
- The tool demonstrated its utility in assessing and optimizing urban drainage strategies.
Conclusions:
- The developed integrated dynamic modeling tool is effective for evaluating urban drainage renovation schemes.
- The tool supports informed decision-making for enhancing the sustainability of urban infrastructure.
- Application to Shenzhen highlights the need for continuous improvement in urban environmental management strategies.
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