Developing industrial water reuse synergies in Port Melbourne: cost effectiveness, barriers and opportunities |
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Authors: | Damien GiurcoAuthor Vitae Albena BossilkovAuthor VitaeJames PattersonAuthor Vitae Alex KazaglisAuthor Vitae |
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Affiliation: | a Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007 Australia b Centre of Excellence in Cleaner Production, Curtin University of Technology, Australia |
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Abstract: | Urban water scarcity from ongoing drought and an increasing population are driving a range of water saving options to be explored in Melbourne (Australia). This paper assesses the cost effectiveness of five water treatment and industrial reuse options in the Fishermans Bend industrial area at Port Melbourne. In consultation with industrial stakeholders and the local water utility, the study design began by identifying potential water sources and sinks in the area. Treatment technologies for each option - using a combination of membrane bioreactors (MBR) and in some cases reverse osmosis (RO) technologies - were developed. In evaluating the potential for future implementation, the cost effectiveness ($/kiloLitre) was assessed relative to water supply augmentation and water demand management options available in Melbourne. Additionally, the opportunities and barriers for option implementation in Port Melbourne were contrasted with the Kwinana Industrial Area, Western Australia where many regional synergy projects have been undertaken. This research identifies that the future implementation of industrial ecology opportunities requires strong and ongoing stakeholder involvement as described in this paper. |
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Keywords: | Industrial ecology Cleaner production Water efficiency Water recycling Regional synergies |
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