Scientific Results

This catalogue is obtained by conducting a systematic literature review of scientific studies and reviews related to monitoring, forecasting, and simulating the inland water cycle. The analysis maps scientific expertise across research groups and classifies findings by the type of inland water studied, application focus, and geographical scope. A gap analysis will identify missing research areas and assess their relevance to policymaking.

ID â–Č Type Year Authors Title Venue/Journal DOI Research type Water System Technical Focus Abstract Link with Projects Link with Tools Related policies ID
publications-2711 Peer reviewed articles 2020 Chrysi S. Laspidou, Nikolaos K. Mellios, Alexandra E. Spyropoulou, Dimitrios Th. Kofinas, Maria P. Papadopoulou Systems thinking on the resource nexus: Modeling and visualisation tools to identify critical interlinkages for resilient and sustainable societies and institutions Science of The Total Environment 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137264 Data Management & Analytics Groundwater No abstract available 689150
publications-2712 Peer reviewed articles 2019 Detlef P. Van Vuuren, David L. Bijl, Patrick Bogaart, Elke Stehfest, Hester Biemans, Stefan C. Dekker, Jonathan C. Doelman, David E. H. J. Gernaat, Mathijs Harmsen Integrated scenarios to support analysis of the food–energy–water nexus Nature Sustainability 10.1038/s41893-019-0418-8 Uncategorized Wastewater Treatment Plants No abstract available 689150
publications-2713 Peer reviewed articles 2017 Jan PrzybyƂek, Krzysztof Dragon, Piotr MichaƂ Jan Kaczmarek Hydrogeological investigations of river bed clogging at a river bank filtration site along the River Warta, Poland Geologos 10.1515/logos-2017-0021 Uncategorized Wastewater Treatment Plants Abstract River bank filtration (RBF) is a system that enriches groundwater resources by induced infiltration of river water to an aquifer. Problematic during operation of RBF systems is the deterioration of infiltration effectiveness caused by river bed clogging. This situation was observed in the Krajkowo well field which supplies fresh water to the city of PoznaƄ (Poland) during and after the long hydrological drought between the years 1989 and 1992. The present note discusses results of specific hydrogeological research which included drilling of a net of boreholes to a depth of 10 m below river bottom (for sediment sampling as well as for hydrogeological measurements), analyses of grain size distribution and relative density studies. The results obtained have allowed the recognition of the origin of the clogging processes, as well as the documentation of the clogged parts of the river bottom designated for unclogging activities. 689450
publications-2714 Peer reviewed articles 2019 Robert Haas, Ruediger Opitz, Thomas Grischek, Philipp Otter The AquaNES Project: Coupling Riverbank Filtration and Ultrafiltration in Drinking Water Treatment Water 10.3390/w11010018 Data Management & Analytics Groundwater Natural water treatment techniques combined with engineered solutions were investigated at demonstration sites in Europe within the AquaNES project. Ultrafiltration is well-established in water treatment, but is not feasible for many water utilities due to its high operational costs compared to conventional treatment. These differences in cost are caused by membrane fouling and the associated cleaning required. This study aims to assess the economic and energetic operation factors based on studies of an out/in ultrafiltration treatment plant for river water and bank filtrate. The fouling potential of both raw water sources was investigated as well as the quality of the resulting water. In addition, the results show the potential utility of a combined approach utilizing bank filtration followed by ultrafiltration in drinking water treatment. In a separate consideration of the treatment process, the water quality does not fulfill the requirements of the German drinking water ordinance. A new method for the removal of dissolved manganese from the bank filtrate is presented by inline electrolysis. While this improves water quality, this also has a significant influence on fouling potential and, thus, on operating costs of ultrafiltration. These aspects lead to a fundamental decision for operators to choose between more costly ultrafiltration with enhanced microbiological safety compared to cost-effective but less stringent drinking water treatment via open filtration. 689450
publications-2715 Peer reviewed articles 2019 Zsuzsanna Nagy-KovĂĄcs, JĂĄnos Davidesz, Katalin Czihat-MĂĄrtonnĂ©, GĂĄbor Till, ErnƑ Fleit, Thomas Grischek Water Quality Changes during Riverbank Filtration in Budapest, Hungary Water 10.3390/w11020302 Uncategorized Uncategorized The paper gives an overview on the changes in water quality during riverbank filtration (RBF) in Budapest. As water from the Danube River is of high quality, no problems occur during regular operation of RBF systems. Additionally, water quality improved through the past three decades due to the implementation of communal wastewater treatment plants and the decline of extensive use of artificial fertilizers in agriculture. Algae counts are used as tracer indicators to identify input of surface water into wells and to make decisions regarding shutdowns during floods. RBF systems have a high buffering capacity and resistance against accidental spills of contaminants in the river, which was proven during the red mud spill in October 2010. The removal rate of microorganisms was between 1.5 log and 3.5 log efficiency and is in the same order as for other RBF sites worldwide. 689450
publications-2716 Peer reviewed articles 2018 Sebastian Paufler, Thomas Grischek, Marcos Benso, Nadine Seidel, Thomas Fischer The Impact of River Discharge and Water Temperature on Manganese Release from the Riverbed during Riverbank Filtration: A Case Study from Dresden, Germany Water 10.3390/w10101476 Data Management & Analytics Uncategorized The climate-related variables, river discharge, and water temperature, are the main factors controlling the quality of the bank filtrate by affecting infiltration rates, travel times, and redox conditions. The impact of temperature and discharge on manganese release from a riverbed were assessed by water quality data from a monitoring transect at a riverbank filtration site in Dresden-Tolkewitz. Column experiments with riverbed material were used to assess the Mn release for four temperature and three discharge conditions, represented by varying infiltration rates. The observed Mn release was modeled as kinetic reactions via Monod-type rate formulations in PHREEQC. The temperature had a bigger impact than the infiltration rates on the Mn release. Infiltration rates of <0.3 m3/(m2·d) required temperatures >20 °C to trigger the Mn release. With increasing temperatures, the infiltration rates became less important. The modeled consumption rates of dissolved oxygen are in agreement with results from other bank filtration sites and are potentially suited for the further application of the given conditions. The determined Mn reduction rate constants were appropriate to simulate Mn release from the riverbed sediments but seemed not to be suited for simulations in which Mn reduction is likely to occur within the aquifer. Sequential extractions revealed a decrease of easily reducible Mn up to 25%, which was found to reflect the natural stratification within the riverbed, rather than a depletion of the Mn reservoir. 689450
publications-2717 Peer reviewed articles 2017 Jan PrzybyƂek, Dariusz Kasztelan Badania zmiennoƛci i zaleĆŒnoƛci temperatury wĂłd podziemnych od wĂłd rzecznych na ujęciach infiltracyjnych Przegląd Geologiczny Data Management & Analytics Uncategorized No abstract available 689450
publications-2718 Peer reviewed articles 2018 Lucie Moeller, Aline Bauer, Andreas Zehnsdorf, Mi-Yong Lee, Roland Mueller. Anaerobic co-digestion of waste yeast biomass from citric acid production and waste frying fat Journal of Engineering in Life Sciences Uncategorized Precipitation & Ecological Systems No abstract available 689242
publications-2719 Peer reviewed articles 2019 Enrica Uggetti, Joan GarcĂ­a, Juan Antonio Álvarez, MarĂ­a JesĂșs GarcĂ­a GalĂĄn. Start-up of a microalgae-based treatment system within the biorefinery concept: from wastewater to bioproducts. Water Science and Technology Uncategorized Precipitation & Ecological Systems No abstract available 689242
publications-2720 Peer reviewed articles 2020 Chrysaida-Aliki Papadopoulou, Maria Papadopoulou, Chrysi Laspidou, Stefania Munaretto, Floor Brouwer Towards a Low-Carbon Economy: A Nexus-Oriented Policy Coherence Analysis in Greece Sustainability 10.3390/su12010373 Simulation & Modeling River Basins The sustainable management of natural resources under climate change conditions is a critical research issue. Among the many approaches emerged in recent times, the so-called ‘nexus approach’ is gaining traction in academic and policy circles. The nexus approach presupposes the analysis of bio-physical, socio-economic and policy interlinkages among sectors (e.g., water, energy, food) for the identification of integrated solutions and the support of policy decisions. Ultimately, the nexus approach aims to identify synergies and trade-offs among the nexus dimensions. Concerning policy, the nexus approach focuses on policy coherence, i.e., the systematic identification and management of trade-offs and synergies between policies across sectors. This paper investigates the coherence between policies on the water-land-energy-food-climate nexus in Greece. The systematic analysis of policy documents led to the elicitation of nexus-related policy objectives and instruments. Then, the coherence among objectives and between objectives and instruments was assessed using the methodology proposed by Nilsson et al. A stakeholder (trans-disciplinary) orientation was adopted and the need to incorporate stakeholders’ recommendations as to policy coherence assessment was highlighted. Overall, the findings revealed that climate and food/agricultural policies represent critical future priorities in Greece by stimulating progress in other nexus-related policies (energy, water, land policies) and being positively influenced by them. 689150