Unit:
Speciality Water scarcityLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Apostolou Konstantina-Maria
Supervisors info:
Ελισσάβετ Φελώνη, Επιβλέπουσα, Διδάσκουσα ΔΠΜΣ
Original Title:
Προσομοίωση οικιακού συστήματος συλλογής όμβριων υδάτων υπό συνθήκες κλιματικής αλλαγής, περιοχή Φούρνοι Ικαρίας
Translated title:
Simulation of a rainwater harvesting system under climate change conditions. The case of fourni island
Summary:
Rainwater and its exploitation have always been necessary for humans and their lives. Due to
climate change, people are facing, on the one hand, long periods of drought and heat, and on
the other hand, heavy rains, and floods. The right management of rainwater is necessary.
In areas with limited water potential such as the Greek islands, there is a big problem with
meeting the needs of both residents and tourists, who during high season burden the water
supply network. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems are proposed as a solution. Rainwater
collection, storage and utilities has environmental and economic benefits.
In this MSc thesis, a simulation of such system is carried out for the study area named Fourni
Island. Realistic scenarios were investigated, and the efficiency of the system was examined
with a coverage target of 30% and of 40% and 50%. Finally, the efficiency of the system was
examined under climate change scenarios (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5). In conclusion, a comparison
was made of the reliability coefficient of the above scenarios.
This thesis helps to evaluate respective rainwater harvesting systems. Its results prove that
such a RWH system, can be a sustainable solution especially in areas with a favorable rainfall
regime. Rainwater harvesting systems are an ecological and economical solution that should
be used to a greater extent.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Rainwater harvesting systems (RWH) , rainwater, climate change, RCP, efficiency, accuracy rate, reliability rate, Fourni Korseon.
