Hydraulic Engineering
Wastewater pumping
Is there a need for a yellow plumber?
25 Mar 2012
Global research indicates that the world’s reserve of phosphorous is being mined to dangerously low levels. Phosphorous is a vital element which assists in converting the sun's energy and other chemicals, such as nitrogen, into usable food for plant growth. We must therefore find ways to sustain this mineral. Jonathan Jackson speaks with Dena Fam and Kumi Abeysuriya about urine diversion.
Wastewater breakthroughs in China Wastewater breakthroughs in China
15 Jun 2010
Two years ago, scientists from around the world predicted that China would be leading the way in ‘toilet-to-tap” technology. Under the guidance of Professor Siqing Xia of Tongji University, those predictions have come true. Jonathan Jackson spoke with Professor Xia about the implementation of the technology and further research.
Turning stormwater into drinking water Turning stormwater into drinking water
21 Sep 2009
Scientists from Australia’s national science agency have turned stormwater from a city in South Australia into purified drinking water.
Alternative sewer waste system Alternative sewer waste system
26 Aug 2009
Wherever there is no main sewer, generally in rural or remote areas, there is a need for an alternative system to deal with residential human waste.
Shallow shower trap Shallow shower trap
09 Jul 2009
Valsir has created a new waste trap for use in situations where there is very little space between the fixture and the ceiling of the floor below.
India trials new train toilet India trials new train toilet
03 Mar 2009
A new toilet system developed in India has the potential to reduce fresh water use and improve national sanitation levels.
Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood
16 Feb 2009
Beijing’s fascinating Hutong neighborhoods may be historic, but the plumbing is being thoroughly modernized as the Chinese city races towards the Olympics.
Bad water kills more children than war Bad water kills more children than war
12 Feb 2009
In the Western world there is scant appreciation of how fortunate we are to have public infrastructure, general good health and pleasant living conditions.
Norway's innovative wastewater treatments Norway's innovative wastewater treatments
11 Feb 2009
An experimental decentralized urban treatment system that processes graywater from apartments in an Oslo suburb has consistently produced water pure enough to swim in.
Water and sewerage challenges for major hotels Water and sewerage challenges for major hotels
11 Feb 2009
Water supply and sewerage systems have presented challenges in a major city's landmark hotel building.
Designing the Antarctic Designing the Antarctic
09 Feb 2009
Clever design concepts have been used in a series of research modules to overcome severe Antarctic/polar conditions that are virtually out of this world.
Plumbing in the Antarctic Plumbing in the Antarctic
09 Feb 2009
Faber Maunsell regional director Michael Maslin says supplying potable water is the most complex and energy-consuming part of living and working in Antarctica.
Engineers share their knowledge Engineers share their knowledge
04 Feb 2009
Great minds may think alike but occasionally one or two can bring something different to the table – as some organizations are discovering through regular knowledge-sharing exercises.
The boat with no carbon footprint The boat with no carbon footprint
02 Feb 2009
Wastewater from the geWoonboot, a Dutch prototype carbon-neutral houseboat, is channeled to an onboard septic tank for initial treatment then transferred by sump pump to floating reed beds alongside the houseboat.