The Science of AI in Water Management

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-10590-9
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 424 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

The Science of AI in Water Management offers a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming the management of one of Earth’s most vital resources. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book examines AI's applications across various water management domains, including real-time water quality monitoring, leak detection, flood risk assessment, and wastewater treatment. Readers will gain insights into predictive maintenance, AI-powered irrigation, groundwater management, and the intricate relationship between AI and sustainable water practices. Addressing technical, economic, and social aspects, this book serves as a valuable resource for water managers, engineers, policymakers, students, and industry professionals.

- Offers insights into AI-driven strategies that promote sustainable water use, enhance water conservation efforts, and address the impacts of climate change on water resources.

- Includes practical case studies, real-world applications, and actionable solutions to modern water management challenges.

- Combines expertise from environmental science, engineering, AI technology, and policy to provide a well-rounded understanding of water management challenges and solutions.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Spellman, Frank R

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Wasserversorgung, Wasseraufbereitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface

About the Author

Acronyms/Abbreviations/Units/Conversions

Energy Storage Practitioner’s Toolbox

Energy Storage by Other Terms

Prologue

PART 1

THE BASICS

CHAPTER 1 THE GRAND CHALLENGE & THE 10-HOUR RULE

CHAPTER 2 AI & THE CONNECTED MINDSET

CHAPTER 3 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY

Chapter 4 BATTERY TERMINOLOGY

PART 2

ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

Chapter 5 LEAD-ACID STORAGE BATTERIES

Chapter 6 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Chapter 7 FLOW BATTERIES

Chapter 8 ZINC BATTERIES

Chapter 9 SODIUM BATTERIES

Chapter 10 FLYWHEEL ENERGY

Chapter 11 COMPRESSED AIR ENERGY

Chapter 12 THERMAL ENERGY

Chapter 13 SUPERCAPACITORS

Chapter 14 Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cells

Chapter 15 The Water Battery

Chapter 16 GEO-ENERGY

Chapter 17 GRAVITY BATTERIES

PART 3 PHYSICAL SECURITY & CYBERSECURITY OF ENERGY

Chapter 18 Energy Storage Security

Chapter 19 SCADA AND ENERGY

Chapter 20 SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AND HARDWARE

Glossary

Über Autor(innen)

Frank R. Spellman, Ph.D., is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, and the author of more than 160 books covering topics ranging from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to all areas of environmental science and occupational health. Many of his texts are readily available online, and several have been adopted for classroom use at major universities throughout the United States, Canada, China, Europe, South Korea, and Russia; two have been translated into Spanish for South American markets. He has been cited in more than 1,150 publications. He is a professional expert witness for three law groups and an incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a northern Virginia law firm. In addition, he consults on homeland security vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructures, including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. He conducts nationwide pre-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency EPA audits. He receives frequent requests to co-author with well-recognized experts in several scientific fields; for example, he is a contributing author of the prestigious text The Engineering Handbook, 2nd ed. (CRC Press). He lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment, homeland security lectures, and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia). He holds a BA in Public Administration, a BS in Business Management, an MBA, and an MS and a PhD in Environmental Engineering.