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EPSRC Reference:	GR/R11346/01
Title:	Sewer Systems & Processes Network (SEWNET)
Principal Investigator:	Ashley, Professor RM
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Project Partners:	H R Wallingford Ltd North West Water Water Research Centre WRc Yorkshire Water
Department:	Civil & Environmental Engineering
Organisation:	University of Bradford
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 December 2000	Ends:	30 November 2003	Value (£):	51,764
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Water Engineering
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Environment Water
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A new network will be established to co-ordinate, promote and encourage multi-disciplinary links and projects with industrial partners in the generic area of sewer systems and associated management and inputs. The new network has been proposed to develop from existing activities and groups (e.g. Sewer Systems and Processes Working group of IWA/IAHR and EU COST 624 'optimal management of wastewater systems') and those already funded to undertake research in this area. It will be primarily UK focused in terms of membership, although also having a broad (global) perspective via interaction with the world-wide network of international researchers in the area. The network, (SEWNET), will identify key research targets, assist with the formulation of research collaboration, and explore ways of developing new types of collaborative research, primarily via bi-annual meetings, a series of working groups and a new web site. Although operating within an international context, SEWNET is aimed primarily at developing the UK expertise, competence and competitiveness in this general area. SMEs covering a range of types of activity: consultants, software developers, service providers and manufacturers are included in SEWNET. It is intended to attract key researchers from disciplines not normally interested in sewer and related systems. Although a number of researchers from: microbiology, economics, behavioural science, as well as those traditionally interested in sewer systems, are included in the initial SEWNET described here, it is intended to broaden the interest of other 'non-technical' researchers and commercial/industrial organisations in the topic area, particularly those in the 'health science' area. This is essential if wastewater/water systems which are more sustainable are to be devised.
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