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Document Type |
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Article In Journal |
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Document Title |
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Understanding the Meaning of Conservation: Causes of Failure and potential for Success مفهوم الترشيد : أسباب فشله وعوامل نجاحه |
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Subject |
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Civil Engineering |
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Document Language |
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Arabic |
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Abstract |
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In an unsuccessful media campaign, involving radio, television,
newspapers, etc. the kingdom's water and sewage agencies, also
encouraging columnists and officials at mosques directly, appealed to
the public for water conservation. Investigating the failure of conservation
programs, the researcher estimated, on a per capita (residential)
basis, the amount of water available (supply), as compared to the
amount of water used (demand). The difference was found to be very
significant, particularly in view of the existing fixtures and appliances
as well as the plumbing (causing leakage) used in the water system.
To achieve the proposed goals of water conservation, the researcher
studied the water distribution system from the source (desalination
plant) to the consumer's tap, thereby identifying factors contributing
to wasteful water use. Two conservation programs, one short-term
and one long-term, are recommended. The first one is concerned with
modifications of the existing system (e.g. improvement by reducing
leakage), while the second one calls for a revised strategy in the management
of water demand (involving design, execution, operation,
and maintenance) and in the pursuit of new water supply sources.
Design modification would include minutiae from drawing board to
maintenance aspects. |
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ISSN |
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1319-1047 |
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Journal Name |
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Engineering Sciences Journal |
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Volume |
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14 |
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Issue Number |
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1 |
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Publishing Year |
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1422-1424 AH
2002-2003 AD |
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Number Of Pages |
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55 |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Added Date |
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Sunday, October 11, 2009 |
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Researchers
| عمر سراج أبورزيزة | Omar Seraj Abu-Rizazia | Researcher | | |
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