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(KSA 3) Water Use and Waste
Management
THRUST 6 : WaterSmart Fund
The total available budget for
non-solicited proposals for 2012/13 is R1 000 000.
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Note that the WRC requires a concept note to be submitted (maximum
two pages) covering name and contact, objective, motivation and
impact of the initiative.
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The concept notes will be reviewed internally using existing and new
criteria as required).
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The prospective shortlist will be tabled to Executive for approval.
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The shortlist will then be requested to submit full proposal as per the
WRC requirements and review processes.
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Once proposal meets the requirements of the WRC, contracts will be
issued.
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Closing date for abstracts is the 2 July 2010 and these can be sent
directly to pieters@wrc.org.za
Note:
Submit only a maximum two page concept note
About the fund
The Scope
The fund will support research,
demonstration and development of novel and unique ideas, technology or
processes which supports the efficient use, reuse and conservation of
our precious water and related energy efficiency in the domestic,
industrial and mining sectors.
Key Principles for the fund (WRC)
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Initial outlay of
around R1.0 million per annum.
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The fund can be open
to other parties to contribute and support.
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Maximum budget per
project R500 000 with a maximum period of 2 years.
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Maximum yearly budget
R250 000.
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IDEAS FOR TOPICS
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Water
sensitive home design
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Recycling
nursery run-off using peat
based filters
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Implementing water wise practices in
primary schools
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Reuse of
pool water backwash
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Improving
efficiency in car wash water treatment
plants
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Investigating stormwater capture and
re-use in a housing development
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Bi-directional communication devices
for water use and billing
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Use of
composting toilets in multi unit
dwellings
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Testing
greywater recycling systems and
Greywater treatment system testing lab
and testing protocol
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Sustainable water use in two public
aquatic centres
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Smart
water meters
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Development of smart shower meter
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developing and demonstrating commercial
laundry operators to be water efficient
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Smartpipes
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Installation of waterless conveyer
technology
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Odours
from wastewater treatment works:
dispersion modelling
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Development of water consumption rating
system for car washes
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Water
Harvesting and re-use system
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Nanostructured,
inert materials for smart reticulation
system construction - pipes, tanks (NB –
not nanoparticles)
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Smart
Garden Watering guides
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Guide
to help municipalities monetize green
infrastructure's value
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Guidelines for alternative water
resource use in new non-residential
developments
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Alternative industrial cleaning
practices to reduce sewage
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Water
Wise Hotels
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Urban
Stormwater harvesting
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How to
achieve water savings of 80% in
mainstream residential buildings
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Innovative water and energy optimisation
in hospital laundry operations
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Recycling
water in food manufacturing
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Better
incentives to stimulate water reuse and
recycling at home and in the workplace
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Understanding socio-economic influences
on water use
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Guidance
for the use of recycled water in
industry
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A guide
to using rainwater and greywater at home
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Water
awareness through game -based learning
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Best
practice land application strategies for
high salinity recycled water
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Re-using
stormwater runoff water for the
maintenance of gardens
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Evaluation of water recycling systems
for the vehicle cleaning industry
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Incorporating sustainable water use
principles into plumbing apprentice
training
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Development of a low cost, low flush (1
to 3 l) toilet pan and cistern
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Determine
water savings achievable in the
commercial sector
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