Community Water Supply in East Timor
Vaughn Grey
University of Western Australia, 2006
Research Summary:
This project examines and suggests appropriate methodologies for engagement with the community in Tangkae, East Timor, extrapolating appropriate design for creation and maintenance of a Community Water Supply from this.
Key Issue Addressed:
Identification of factors influencing successful implementation and ongoing practice of Community Water Supply in East Timor
Drinking-Water Quality Assessment and Treatment in East Timor
Heidi Michael
University of Western Australia, 2006
Research Summary:
This project examines and evaluates the potential for primary water use in Tangkae, East Timor, with consideration of the anthropological and technical issues for specific community engagement.
Key Issue Addressed:
Identification of local water sources and their suitability for human consumption and use, including methods to improve the quality of water.
A Multidisciplinary Look At Capacity Development And Its Application Through The Characterisation Of Water Resources In Tenganan, Indonesia - Anthropology
Jerome Bowen
University of Western Australia, 2006
Research Summary:
This project examines the social aspect of Capacity Development, and highlights many issues surrounding general development. The author goes into further detail in the context of Tenganan's water supply to supplement EWB's report into 'Characterising Water Resources for Community Capacity Development, Tenganan, Indonesia'.
Key Issue Addressed:
Examination of the nature of development, and its role in Tenganan, Bali, Indonesia.
A Multidisciplinary Look At Capacity Development And Its Application Through The Characterisation Of Water Resources In Tenganan, Indonesia - Engineering
Jerome Bowen
University of Western Australia, 2006
Research Summary:
This project comprehensively examines the technical and social aspect of improving access to water for the Tenganan community. The author goes into further detail in the context of Tenganan's water supply to supplement EWB's report into 'Characterising Water Resources for Community Capacity Development, Tenganan, Indonesia'.
Key Issue Addressed:
The appropriateness of Tenganan for improved water access.
Clay Water Filters for Calapan City, Philippines
Natasha Crossman
Australian National University, 2007
Key Issue Addressed:
Investigation of local clay types with local resources to create a 'Flynn'-style water purification system for Calapan City in the Philippines.
Subject Areas:
- Filtering and non-filtering solutions for treating water
- Ceramic filtration
- Background information regarding microstructure and an experimental method
- Discussion of Mie's theory for measuring particle size
- Description of flow rate measurement experimental method
Project Summary
Water Service System Design Concept Generation and Evaluation for a Remote Village in Nepal
Kris Robinson
Australian National University, 2007
Research Summary:
This project offers a technical, adequate water supply solution for a remote village in Nepal. This solution includes costings in Australian dollars.
Key Issue Addressed:
Water service design and construction, including solar-pomped water pumps.
Cambodian Water Sanitation And Supply
John Gear
Monash University, 2007
Research Summary:
This project takes a broad view on appropriate approaches to water sanitation and supply issues in Cambodia, with the specific purpose of providing background information for future projects in that area.
Key Issue Addressed:
Local sensitivities to approaching water sanitation and supply (WSS) projects in the Cambodian context
Modelling Water Resources on Residential Islands in the Maldives
Michael Norfor
Australian National University, 2008
Research Summary:
This project models water resourcing solutions to meet the local water requirements of residential islands in the Maldives in order to enable decisions to be made regarding appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Key Issue Addressed:
Water resourcing issues in an island situation.