Analysis of different criteria to size rainwater storage tanks using detailed methods

C. Santos and F. Taveira-Pinto

Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2013, vol. 71, issue C, 1-6

Abstract: Normative and technical documents from Germany, United Kingdom and Portugal recommend the use of detailed methods to size storage tanks in rainwater harvesting systems. These methods are based on daily simulations of the system's operation using daily rainfall data and non-potable demand. However, scarce information is provided by these documents regarding the most appropriate criteria to obtain the rainwater storage tank when making the daily simulations.

Keywords: Sustainable water use; Rainwater harvesting; Tank sizing; Economical assessment; Payback time (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2012.11.004

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