| Title |
Summary |
Date completed |
Contact |
| CSO Analytics |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - Application of Artificial Intelligence and Fuzzy Logic to optimise CSO performance and management in near real time. |
March 2011 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Platform Grant Renewal |
EPSRC - A research programme that further enhances the multi-disciplinary research activity of the Pennine Water Group and proposes to develop knowledge and tools for sustainable urban water services in the 21st century. |
December 2010 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| NEPTUNE |
EPSRC - To advance knowledge and understanding about water supply systems in order to develop novel, robust, practical techniques and tools to optimise, via dynamic control or otherwise, efficiency and customer service. |
September 2010 |
Prof Joby Boxall |
| PODDS III |
Prediction and control of dis-colouration in distribution systems. |
November 2009 |
Prof Joby Boxall |
| Sewer Condition and Blockage Detection Classification Using Novel Acoustic Instrumentation |
This is a follow-on fund to the earlier project from the EPSRC (EP/G005737/1) which aims to develop novel acoustic technology (sensor and software) that can be used in a live sewer to measure rapidly and objectively in-pipe condition and identify blockages and damage |
October 2009 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| CSO Performance Model |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - To develop a CSO performance model using artificial intelligence techniques to predict CSO spills corresponding to rainfall events. |
September 2009 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| National SUDS standards |
CIRIA/Defra |
June 2009 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Novel Aerator Development & Extensions |
Yorkshire Water/SUEL funded |
June 2009 |
Prof Will Zimmerman |
| Retrofitting surface water management |
CIRIA |
June 2009 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Investigation into the potential use of the SewerBatt system to monitor condition within the 13 siphons along the south side of the Circle Line, London Underground |
The aim of this project was to study the possibility of using underwater sound to monitor continuously the structural and operational conditions in critical siphons operated by London Underground. |
June 2009 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| DCWW (Welsh Water)’s ‘Flow Reduction Strategy’ |
Consultants for MWH and other consultants to undertake Phase 2/3 of planning DCWW (Welsh Water)’s ‘Flow Reduction Strategy’ |
June 2009 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Stormwater Disconnection in London |
Thames Water |
June 2009 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Mapping The Underworld: Network |
A network to support the above programme of research and to develop new initiatives associated with the location, identification and condition assessment of buried infrastructure. |
May 2009 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Flood Repair Network |
EPSRC funding for a network of experts to meet and promote research on flood repair techniques and methodologies. |
April 2009 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Mapping The Underworld: Buried Asset Location, Indentification and Condition Assessment using a Multi-Sensor Approach |
Developing newer, more sophisticated, methods of detecting and mapping our services infrastructure. |
March 2009 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Real Time Monitoring |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership -
To establish a communications and monitoring strategy that is appropriate for near real time control applications in sewerage systems. |
March 2009 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| DG5 Monitor |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - The aim of this project was to develop a low-cost acoustic sensor which can detect reliably changes in the water level in gullies in aggressive outdoor environments. |
February 2009 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| Sonic Characterisation Of Change in Sewer Networks |
The purpose of this project was to study a novel practical and efficient acoustic technique to monitor the evolution of operation and structural conditions in live sewer networks. The project was laboratory based and involved modelling of the sound field in pipes in the presence of water flow. |
November 2008 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| Leak Detection Using Transient Analysis |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - The development and testing of a prototype system in real water supply networks for the detection of a bursts/leaks using pressure transients. |
November 2008 |
Prof Joby Boxall |
| Uncertainty in Water Quality Predictions |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - To test the sensitivity and uncertainty of prediction of existing UK water industry water quality models. |
October 2008 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Distributed Water Age and Quality |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - Endeavouring to shed some light on the reasons for bacteriological water quality sample failures in distribution networks. |
August 2008 |
Dr John Machell |
| Sedimentation Associated with Active Flow Control |
Thames Water Utilities |
June 2008 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Report on state of flood risk management in UK |
Institution of Civil Engineers |
June 2008 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Defra IUD Projects |
Making Space for Water Urban Flood Risk and Integrated Drainage. |
June 2008 |
Dr Virginia Stovin |
| Scottish Government EU eranet CRUE |
Non-structural responses to flood risk management (part of project with Univ Manchester and Hamburg). |
June 2008 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| DEFRA IUD Pilot Information |
The link on the left takes you to a dedicated page for the IUD pilots in Aire and West Garforth. |
June 2008 |
Dr Liz Sharp |
| Feasibility Study of the Acoustic Characterisation of Live CSOs |
This project was to study in the laboratory the feasibility of using sound waves to monitor continuously the condition of the screen in a combined sewer overflow (CSO) chamber. |
May 2008 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| ADA (Automated Data Analysis) |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - Research into an automated computing system for the detection and location of leakage in water distribution systems. |
March 2008 |
Dr Steve Mounce |
| Wireless sensors for monitoring conditions of underground infrastructure (KTP) |
The aim of this project was to develop a adaptive network of wireless sensors to monitor the conditions in underground assets operated by Yorkshire Water Services to reduce the number of flooding incidents. The project resulted in a new acoustic sensor prototype. Self-organising sensor networks based on this technology can be potentially deployed over a large area to operate remotely and autonomously over a long period of time. |
February 2008 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| FRMRC; Phase 1 |
Flood Risk Management Research Consortium |
January 2008 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| NORIS - NO Rainwater In Sewers |
Proactive maintenance of sewer systems for United Utilities Water and Severn Trent Water. |
December 2007 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Kerosene biodegradation by Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus subtilis |
Assessing the ability of two bacteria; Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus subtilis to degrade hydrocarbons by producing biosurfactants and emulsifying hydrocarbons substrates. |
November 2007 |
Dr Robert Edyvean |
| Water: Perception and Behaviour |
Defining public awareness of water innovations and evaluating methods of changing perception and consequent behaviour. |
October 2007 |
Dr Liz Sharp |
| Anaerobic Treatment of Phenol in a Two-Stage Anaerobic Reactor: A Renewable Source of Energy |
Degrading phenol in a two phase anaerobic digester operating at 35 0C and 101 KPa. Measuring: Biogas production and composition, Biomass concentration, Degradation of phenol and chemical oxygen demand, Concentration of organic acids, pH evolution. |
August 2007 |
Dr Robert Edyvean |
| Growth Kinetics Of Aquabacterium Commune |
Aquabacterium commune - a predominant member of European drinking water biofilms. Measuring specific growth rate in complex and defined medium. Also determining it as a function of temperature. |
June 2007 |
Dr Robert Edyvean |
| PODDS I and II |
Prediction and control of dis-colouration in distribution systems. |
June 2007 |
Dr Joby Boxall |
| Hydrokinetic Cleaning Of Water Mains |
An evaluation of hydrokinetic methods for cleaning water mains that exhibit different degrees and composition of corrosion products. |
June 2007 |
Dr John Machell |
| Internal Live Mains Repairs |
Yorkshire Water Strategic Partnership - Developing the inflatable patch concept from a concept prototype through to a stage where, if successful, the product can be introduced to an industrial company for final development prior to mass production. |
May 2007 |
Prof Joby Boxall |
| River quality enhancements using retrofit SUDS |
EA/BOCF project |
April 2007 |
Dr Virginia Stovin |
| WaND |
Water Cycle Management for New Developments |
March 2007 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Retrofitting Sustainable Urban Water Solutions |
SNIFFER project |
September 2006 |
Dr Virginia Stovin |
| Tideway Tunnel – Sediment Flush Simulation |
Thames Water Utilities |
June 2006 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Sewer Sediment Management |
Thames Water |
June 2006 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Qualitative research on householders’ attitudes to water efficiency. |
Essex and Suffolk Water - In partnership with Will Medd of Lancaster University. |
June 2006 |
Dr Liz Sharp |
| Flood Protection Scheme |
Bradford and Bingley Group - Crossflatts Principal Investigator |
June 2006 |
Prof Simon Tait |
| Visiting Professor of Sustainable Engineering Design |
Royal Academy of Engineering |
June 2006 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Pond Sediment Quality |
EA funded |
June 2006 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| The Spatial Nature Of The Near-Bed Flow Field Over Water Worked Gravel-Beds |
Measuring the near-bed flow structure that forms above water worked gravel-beds. |
June 2006 |
Prof Simon Tait |
| EU Objective 1 Wastetoethanol Ltd, Doncaster |
Biorefininery for ethanol from waste using microbubble transfer enhancement. |
June 2006 |
Prof Will Zimmerman |
| AUDACIOUS - Adaptable Urban Drainage - Addressing change in intensity, occurrence and uncertainty of stormwater. |
Examining how local drainage systems may be adapted to accommodate the potential impacts from Climate Change. |
April 2006 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Storm Tanks; Phase 2 |
A laboratory and fieldwork study to improve the design of storm tanks for the retention of pollution and to inform and populate the Technical Reference Manual reported in Phase 1 of the study. |
March 2006 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Cost-S; A Whole Life Costing Approach to Sewer Asset Management |
Transferring the technology developed in a previous EPSRC funded grant on whole life costs in potable water distribution systems to the sewerage system. |
February 2006 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Solids Monitoring For Yorkshire Water Services Ltd At Mexborough WwTW Inlet |
A programme of grit and screenings collection, linked with monitoring of inlet flows and rainfall. |
November 2005 |
Mr John Blanksby |
| 21st Century Sewerage |
A review of likely developments in sewerage and of their impacts into the 21st century. |
October 2005 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Platform Grant to Develop Centre for Water and Wastewater Management |
Forming a joint centre with the University of Bradford to further promote collaborative research. |
October 2005 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| SEAL (Strategic management of non-point source pollution from sewage sludge) |
Examining the run off of nutrients from sludge applied to land. |
October 2005 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Analysis Of Small Scale Gravel Topography Analysis |
Collecting information of grain arrangement and bed topography from sediment beds. Developing techniques able to describe the changes in grain arrangement and bed topography and linking them to changes in bed mobility. |
June 2005 |
Prof Simon Tait |
| Acoustic Monitoring Of Sewer Boundary Conditions |
Carrying out a set of acoustic and hydraulic measurement so that a phenomenological or theoretical relationship between the values of the sound attenuation and the equivalent hydraulic roughness can be established and verified. |
November 2004 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| Sonic roughness measurement in sewers |
Summary |
November 2004 |
Prof Kirill Horoshenkov |
| Quality impact of storage and the development of a sewer flow quality model |
Developing a sewer flow quality model for use in integrated catchment management studies. |
October 2004 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Probabilistic Methods For Predicting Entrainment & Transport Rates In Graded Sediments |
Examining the interaction between the turbulent fluid forces and the forces that a granular sediment bed can develop to resist motion. |
September 2004 |
Prof Simon Tait |
| Design and performance of an invert trap for the Leutschenbach Sewer |
ERZ Project |
July 2004 |
Dr Virginia Stovin |
| Performance of Storm Tanks |
Examining if the design of storm tanks at wastewater treatment works may be optimised by taking due regard of the quality processes that occur in tanks. |
June 2004 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Recap: Condition And Performance Of Distribution Mains |
Developing a practical statistical method to predict burst rates of individual pipes within a distribution network. |
June 2004 |
Dr Joby Boxall |
| Foresight Floods and Coastal Defence |
Identifying the drivers and to quantify the responses to the potential for increased flood risk within the intra urban area in different climatic and socio-economic scenarios. |
April 2004 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Performance of Screens |
Examining the performance of proprietary screen arrangements under different flow and solids loading conditions. |
April 2004 |
Prof Adrian Saul |
| Controlled CSO Screen Testing For Yorkshire Water Services Ltd |
Establishing the hydraulic capacity of the screens for different screenings loading rates and validate the current temporary reduction in screen loading rates imposed by YWS Ltd. |
March 2003 |
Mr John Blanksby |
| Sewer Processes & System Processes & System Management |
Exploring the areas where knowledge is lacking in sewer solids and helping industry to solve sewer solids related problems. |
December 2003 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
| Novel Disinfection Methods |
An investigation into the feasibility of sonic resonance and plasma methods for disinfecting water mains. |
TBC |
Dr John Machell |
| Innovative Sediment Management Methods |
Thames Water |
June 2008 |
Prof Richard Ashley |
