Forecasting of freshwater demand in Kuwait
Source
The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. Section B, Engineering
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 2B (31 Oct. 2001), pp.99-113, 15 p.
Publisher
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Publication Date
2001-10-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
One of the major tasks of a government is to ensure a reliable supply of fresh water to the population for sustainable living and growth in living standard.
This is all the more important in an arid country like Kuwait, where usable water is in short supply.
The decision to expand the existing capacity of fresh water production is determined by the projected future demand.
A good understanding of the factors influencing demand and reliable estimates of the parameters describing demand behavior and consumption patterns are prerequisites.
An analysis of historical data on water consumption and other relevant parameters has been carried out and an econometric model of freshwater consumption in Kuwait has been developed in this context.
Based on various assumptions on the growth of population, per capita consumption, economic growth, and immigration policy, projections of freshwater demand till the year 2025 have been made with the help of this model.
For the year 2025, this figure varies in the range of 1027 to 3036 Mm3/year.
The government tariff and immigration policies are expected to have major influence on the future demand growth.-
American Psychological Association (APA)
Burni, N.& Mukhopadhyay, A.& al-Muslim, N.& al-Akbar, A.& al-Awadi, E.. 2001. Forecasting of freshwater demand in Kuwait. The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. Section B, Engineering،Vol. 26, no. 2B, pp.99-113.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Burni, N.…[et al.]. Forecasting of freshwater demand in Kuwait. The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. Section B, Engineering Vol. 26, no. 2B (Oct. 2001), pp.99-113.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Burni, N.& Mukhopadhyay, A.& al-Muslim, N.& al-Akbar, A.& al-Awadi, E.. Forecasting of freshwater demand in Kuwait. The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. Section B, Engineering. 2001. Vol. 26, no. 2B, pp.99-113.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 113
Record ID
BIM-389431