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A systemic framework and analysis of urban water energy

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Kenway, SJ; Binks, A; Lane, J; Lant, PA; Lam, KL; Simms, A
Published in: Environmental Modelling and Software
November 1, 2015

Energy impacts of urban water systems are substantial, but not typically analysed systemically. We develop a new system boundary framework including a utility, the 'bulk water supply authority' (SB1); the 'urban water system' including water use (SB2); and the 'regional water system' (SB3). We use the framework to review existing models and show that most address only one boundary. We apply the framework to quantify thermal equivalents of water-related energy in SB1 and SB2, and identify that over 96% of water-related energy in South East Queensland (SEQ) is outside SB1 and within SB2. Consideration of energy influenced by water use is paramount to systemic energy efficiency and optimisation in the urban water system. Clear articulation of system boundaries will improve modelling and management of the energy impact of urban water. Systemic modelling will help decision makers answer increasingly integrated and cross-system and sector questions regarding water and energy interactions.

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Environmental Modelling and Software

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1364-8152

Publication Date

November 1, 2015

Volume

73

Start / End Page

272 / 285

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  • Environmental Engineering
 

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Kenway, S. J., Binks, A., Lane, J., Lant, P. A., Lam, K. L., & Simms, A. (2015). A systemic framework and analysis of urban water energy. Environmental Modelling and Software, 73, 272–285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2015.08.009
Kenway, S. J., A. Binks, J. Lane, P. A. Lant, K. L. Lam, and A. Simms. “A systemic framework and analysis of urban water energy.” Environmental Modelling and Software 73 (November 1, 2015): 272–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2015.08.009.
Kenway SJ, Binks A, Lane J, Lant PA, Lam KL, Simms A. A systemic framework and analysis of urban water energy. Environmental Modelling and Software. 2015 Nov 1;73:272–85.
Kenway, S. J., et al. “A systemic framework and analysis of urban water energy.” Environmental Modelling and Software, vol. 73, Nov. 2015, pp. 272–85. Scopus, doi:10.1016/j.envsoft.2015.08.009.
Kenway SJ, Binks A, Lane J, Lant PA, Lam KL, Simms A. A systemic framework and analysis of urban water energy. Environmental Modelling and Software. 2015 Nov 1;73:272–285.
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Published In

Environmental Modelling and Software

DOI

ISSN

1364-8152

Publication Date

November 1, 2015

Volume

73

Start / End Page

272 / 285

Related Subject Headings

  • Environmental Engineering