Evaporation reduction from open water tanks using palm-frond covers: Effects of tank shape and coverage pattern
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DOI: 10.1007/s12205-017-0539-4
Abstract: The limited fresh water resources and increasing future demand for water necessitate the importance of optimum use of water; especially in arid/semi-arid regions. The purpose of this study is to examine reducing evaporation losses from… read more here.
Keywords: using palm; open water; water tanks; water ... See more keywords
An Unstructured Flexible Nonlinear Model for the Cascaded Water-tanks Benchmark
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.074
Abstract: Abstract Many real world systems exhibit a quasi linear or weakly nonlinear behavior during normal operation, and a hard saturation effect for high peaks of the input signal. A typical example of such systems is… read more here.
Keywords: tanks benchmark; water tanks; water; model ... See more keywords
Mesoporous hollow silica spheres as micro-water-tanks in proton exchange membranes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2017.02.025
Abstract: Abstract In order to decrease the swelling of Nafion ® and reduce the dependency of proton conductivity on high relative humidity (RH), mesoporous hollow silica spheres were synthesized and dispersed in Nafion matrix as micro-water-tanks… read more here.
Keywords: water tanks; water; hollow silica; micro water ... See more keywords
Role of Concrete Confinement in Seismic Fragility of Elevated RC Water Tanks
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2025.2533975
Abstract: ABSTRACT Elevated reinforced concrete (RC) water tanks are a critical component of urban infrastructure. However, past earthquakes have exposed their vulnerability – particularly due to poor material quality and inadequate detailing. Although the benefits of… read more here.
Keywords: water; fragility; water tanks; confinement ... See more keywords
Water Tanks as Lenses for Optical Wireless Power Transfer
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3520206
Abstract: In this paper, the transmitting efficiency of optical wireless power transfer (OWPT) systems through different water environments is studied, where light emitting diodes (LEDs) and silicon solar cells serve as the optical transmitters and receivers,… read more here.
Keywords: wireless power; efficiency; water; optical wireless ... See more keywords
Ecological Characterization of Aedes aegypti Larval Habitats (Diptera: Culicidae) in Artificial Water Containers in Girardot, Colombia
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DOI: 10.1111/jvec.12269
Abstract: ABSTRACT: The establishment of habitats for immature Ae. aegypti is regulated by biotic and abiotic factors and interactions between these factors. This study aimed to determine the effects of physico-chemical variables and planktonic algae on… read more here.
Keywords: ecological characterization; water tanks; water; characterization aedes ... See more keywords
Seismic Reliability of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Lima: Case Studies of Elevated Water Tanks and Bridges
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DOI: 10.20965/jdr.2025.p1000
Abstract: Critical infrastructure such as water tanks, bridges, and similar structures must remain operational after a major earthquake to support emergency response efforts and facilitate the recovery of social and economic activities. With its high population… read more here.
Keywords: infrastructure; metropolitan lima; seismic reliability; water tanks ... See more keywords