A computer based tool for determination of optimal size rainwater storage tank
dc.contributor.author | Obiero, J.P.O | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-04-17T05:55:12Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-04-17T05:55:12Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2000 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/16179 | |
dc.description.abstract | Rainwater tanks have become popular in large Australian cities due to water shortage and greater public awareness towards sustainable urban development. Rainwater harvesting in multi-unit buildings in Australia is less common. This paper investigates the water savings potential of rainwater tanks fitted in multi-unit residential buildings in three cities of Australia: Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. It is found that for multi-unit buildings, a larger tank size is more appropriate to maximise water savings. It is also found that rainwater tank of appropriate size in a multi-unit building can provide significant mains water savings even in dry years. A prediction equation is developed which can be used to estimate average annual water savings from having a rainwater tank in a multi-unit building in these three Australian cities. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Rainwater harvesting system; | en |
dc.subject | Rainwater collection; | en |
dc.subject | Potable water savings; | en |
dc.subject | Multi-unit building | en |
dc.title | A computer based tool for determination of optimal size rainwater storage tank | en |
dc.type | Article | en |
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