Baden Myers
University of South Australia
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Water Science and Technology | 2009
Baden Myers; Simon Beecham; J. van Leeuwen; A. Keegan
Permeable pavement reservoirs provide an important opportunity for the harvesting and storage of stormwater for reuse. This research aims to determine whether storage in dolomite, calcite and quartzite mineral aggregates in the base course of a permeable pavement impacts on the survival of the pathogen indicator organism Escherichia coli (E. coli) in storage. The reasons for depletion were also investigated. Twelve model permeable pavement storage reservoirs were filled, in triplicate, with dolomite, calcite and quartzite. Three reservoirs contained no aggregate. After filling with pathogen spiked rainwater, the concentration of E. coli was examined for 22 days in the reservoirs. The reservoirs were then agitated to determine if there was E. coli present which was not in aqueous suspension. The results of the experiments show that there is no significant difference in the depletion of E. coli found in reservoirs without aggregate, and those filled with dolomite or calcite. The rate of depletion was found to be significantly lower in the quartzite filled reservoirs. Agitation of the reservoirs yielded increases in the aqueous concentration of E. coli in all reservoir types, suggesting that the bacteria are adhering to the surface of the mineral aggregate and to the reservoir walls.
Science of The Total Environment | 2017
Farhad Misaghi; Fatemeh Delgosha; Mostafa Razzaghmanesh; Baden Myers
Rivers are one of the main water resources for agricultural, drinking, environmental and industrial use. Water quality indices can and have been used to identify threats to water quality along a stream and contribute to better water resources management. There are many water quality indices for the assessment and use of surface water for drinking purposes. However, there is no well-established index for the assessment and direct use of river water for irrigation purposes. The aim of this study was to adopt the framework of the National Sanitation Foundation Water Quality Index (NSFWQI) and, with adjustments, apply it in a way which will conform to irrigation water quality requirements. To accomplish this, the NSFWQI parameters for drinking water use were amended to include water quality parameters suitable for irrigation. For each selected parameter, an individual weighting chart was generated according to the FAO 29 guideline. The NSFWQI formula was then used to calculate a final index value, and for each parameter an acceptable range in this value was determined. The new index was then applied to the Ghezel Ozan River in Iran as a case study. A forty five year record of water quality data (1966 to 2010) was collected from four hydrometery stations along the river. Water quality parameters including Na+, Cl-, pH, HCO-3, EC, SAR and TDS were employed for water quality analysis using the adjusted NSFWQI formula. The results of this case study showed variation in water quality from the upstream to downstream ends of the river. Consistent monitoring of the river water quality and the establishment of a long term management plan were recommended for the protection of this valuable water resource.
Campus-wide Information Systems | 2009
Elizabeth Smith; Julie E. Mills; Baden Myers
Purpose – This paper aims to examine some of the strengths and weaknesses of the use of online tools such as wikis and blogs for assessment purposes, with the aim of proposing future developments and improvements.Design/methodology/approach – The paper utilises a case study approach by examining the outcomes of a new first‐year course for all engineering students at the Institution Name that was introduced in 2008. The course, Sustainable Engineering Practice (SEP), gives students an insight into the disciplines of engineering and emphasises the skills required for working in multi‐disciplinary teams. It introduces students to the profession of engineering and how it is practised within a sustainable context.Findings – The major assessment task for the course is the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) challenge and, for the first time in the engineering program at the university, wikis and blogs were used as assessment tools to evaluate student progress in meeting the course objectives.Originality/value – The...
Environmental Science and Pollution Research | 2018
Harsha Sapdhare; Baden Myers; Simon Beecham; Chris Brien
The TREENET inlet is an emerging water-sensitive urban design technology that consists of a novel kerb side inlet coupled with a leaky well infiltration system. The inlets have been retrofitted to existing roads since 2006; however, there is currently little information available on the effectiveness of these inlet and leaky well systems. This study investigated the performance of the kerb side inlets and leaky well system for water quality improvement prior to infiltration to native soil. The leaky wells included four filter media types, namely gravel, water treatment solids, sandy loam and clay. To compare the performance of the four filter media types, batch and column studies were performed in the laboratory. The best performance was observed using the sandy loam as a filter media, followed by clay, water treatment solids and then gravel. The selection of effective media for removal of heavy metals is important as each media type has different pollutant removal capacity, infiltration and clogging performance.
Energy Policy | 2012
James Ward; Steve Mohr; Baden Myers; Willem P. Nel
Water | 2016
Ashok Sharma; David Pezzaniti; Baden Myers; Stephen Cook; Grace Tjandraatmadja; Priya Chacko; Sattar Chavoshi; David Kemp; Rosemary Leonard; Barbara Koth; Andrea Walton
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Water Management | 2011
Baden Myers; Simon Beecham; John van Leeuwen
ARRB Conference, 23rd, 2008, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | 2008
B Shackel; Simon Beecham; David Pezzaniti; Baden Myers
ATN Assessment | 2008
Elizabeth Smith; Julie E. Mills; Baden Myers
Archive | 2014
Rosemary Leonard; Andrea Walton; Melissa Green; Barbara Koth; Anneliese Spinks; Baden Myers; Aditi Mankad; Priya Chacko; Ashok Sharma; David Pezzaniti
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