Description: Strategic Asset Management of Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructures: Invited Papers from the Iwa Leading Edge Conference on Strategic Asset Management Lesam, Lisbon, October 2007 [Hardcover] Algegre, Helena and Almeida, Maria do Ceu Product Overview Water and Wastewater companies operating all around the world have faced rising asset management and replacement costs, often to levels that are financially unsustainable. Management of investment needs, while meeting regulatory and other goals, has required: A better understanding of what customers demand from the services they pay for, and the extent to which they are willing to pay for improvements or be compensated for a reduction in performance Development of models to predict asset failure and to identify and concentrate investment on critical assets Improved management systems Improved accounting for costs and benefits and their incorporation within an appropriate cost-benefit framework Incorporation of risk management techniques Utilisation of advanced maintenance techniques including new rehabilitation failure detection technologiesEnhancements in pipeline materials, technologies and laying techniques. These papers developed from LESAM 2007 for inclusion in Strategic Asset Management of Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructures are focused on the techniques, technologies and management approaches aiming at optimising the investment in infrastructure while achieving demanded customer service standards, and they provide an opportunity to gain access to the latest discussion and developments at the leading-edge in this field. This book will be essential reading for utility operators and managers, regulators and consultants. Read more Details Publisher : Iwa Pub (January 1, 2009) Language : English Hardcover : 536 pages ISBN-10 : 1843391864 ISBN-13 : 69 Item Weight : 2.08 pounds Dimensions : 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #11,634,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,622 in Water Quality & Treatment #2,799 in Water Supply & Land Use (Books) #22,755 in Environmental Economics (Books) #2,622 in Water Quality & Treatment #2,799 in Water Supply & Land Use (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1843391864
ISBN10: 1843391864
ISBN13: 9781843391869
EAN: 9781843391869
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Brand: IWA Publishing
GTIN: 09781843391869
Number of Pages: 548 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Strategic Asset Management of Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructures
Publisher: Iwa Publishing
Subject: Environmental / Water Supply, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Applied Sciences, Environmental / General, Natural Resources
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 2009
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science
Author: T. Urquhart
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
