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Design Methodology and Area Sensitivity Analysis of Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands

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  • Maria Economopoulou
  • Vassilios Tsihrintzis

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An approach is presented to satisfy the demand for simple criteria, guidelines and models for the preliminary sizing of horizontal subsurface flow (SF) constructed wetland systems. This approach eliminates time-consuming calculations and iterations by providing graphical solutions for wetland system sizing. Therefore, it can be used for the preliminary assessment of new or performance evaluation of existing subsurface flow constructed wetland systems. The validity of this methodology is checked with data from existing systems and is found to be quite satisfactory. This methodology is combined with simple equations predicting the maximum wetland capacity in summer, so as to assist designers in sizing installations in tourist areas with increased summer populations. Furthermore, based on this methodology, a sensitivity analysis is performed of the area requirements for wastewaters of various strengths and various design conditions and performance criteria. The results provide a useful overview to engineers and further simplify the design methodology of new subsurface flow constructed wetland systems. Copyright Kluwer Academic Publishers 2003

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  • Maria Economopoulou & Vassilios Tsihrintzis, 2003. "Design Methodology and Area Sensitivity Analysis of Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 17(2), pages 147-174, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:waterr:v:17:y:2003:i:2:p:147-174
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1023615324178
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    1. Vassilios Tsihrintzis & Edgar Madiedo, 2000. "Hydraulic Resistance Determination in Marsh Wetlands," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 14(4), pages 285-309, August.
    2. Vassilios Tsihrintzis & David John & Paul Tremblay, 1998. "Hydrodynamic Modeling of Wetlands for Flood Detention," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 12(4), pages 251-269, August.
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    2. Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis, 2017. "The use of Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands in Wastewater Treatment," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 31(10), pages 3245-3270, August.
    3. Maria A. Economopoulou & Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis, 2004. "Design Methodology of Free Water Surface Constructed Wetlands," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 18(6), pages 541-565, December.
    4. David Tsai & Rameshprabu Ramaraj & Paris Chen, 2012. "A Method of Short-Circuiting Comparison," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 26(9), pages 2689-2702, July.

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