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Statistical Analysis of the Effect of Water Table Fluctuation and Soil Layering on the Distribution of BTEX on Soil and Groundwater Under Anaerobic Condition
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel spills pollute groundwater in many coastal areas. BTEX is a hydrocarbon of concern due to its high-water solubility, which allows it to spread widely in the subsurface environment. The ...
Rainfall Change Projections under Different Climate Change Scenarios in UAE
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities is predicted to have significant and lasting effects on the global climate throughout the 21st century. The resulting warming over the past decades ...
Sustainable Urban Drainage Master Plan for Al Khor Municipality
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
It is of upmost importance that the type of hydrological basin of the region should be established before developing its drainage strategy. Unlike exhoric basin which is characterised by well-defined pattern of streams and ...
The Impact of Land Mix-use on Inhabitants’ Social Wellbeing in the Qatari Neighbourhoods
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Health and wellbeing have been key considerations in designing sustainable environments. However, most research on built environments and wellbeing has been conducted in Western communities, with very little research in ...
Geotechnical Challenges for Underground Infrastructure in Qatar: Hydrogeological Assessment for Dewatering and Deep Excavation Works: South of Wakrah Pumping Station and Outfall (SWPSO) Project
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The evaluation of hydrogeological conditions and groundwater inflows, as part of the geotechnical risk assessment, poses one of the key challenges during the design and construction of major infrastructure projects and ...
Watermain Breaks in Hong Kong: Causes and Consequences
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Watermain failure is a complex problem associated with significant socio-economic and environmental impacts. The complexity of this problem originates from many factors of physical, operational, and environmental nature. ...
The Influence of Urbanization on Natural Overland Flow Paths
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper studies the influence of urbanization on the natural overland flow paths on topography. The main objectives of this study are to: measure the effectiveness of drainage networks, study the influences of urban ...
Potential Application of Porous Membrane from Blends of Homopolymer for Industrial Water Treatment
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The self-organization of matter has been extensively explored in recent years, and significant advancements have been made in the field of porous ordered films produced by the auto-assembly of different polymer materials, ...
Design Considerations of MPSO Marine Outfall and Diffuser Field
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The purpose of the Musaimeer Pump Station and Outfall (MPSO) project is to receive storm water runoff and groundwater flows from the Abu Hamour Tunnel and to provide a pumping station, a marine outfall tunnel and a diffuser ...
Biogas Production from Cow Manure Using an Anaerobic Digestion Technique
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The world is suffering from limited sources of energy thus finding a renewable and sustainable source is very crucial. Cow manure is an unexploited treasure and is expected to have a high potential for energy recovery. ...