Modeling Rainwater Harvesting Systems with Covered Storage Tank on A Smartphone

TL;DR

This paper presents a mathematical model for rainwater harvesting systems with covered tanks, optimized for smartphone use, aiming to improve drought mitigation strategies and determine optimal tank sizes.

Contribution

The novel model enables smartphone-based simulation of rainwater harvesting performance, facilitating accessible design and management of such systems.

Findings

Model accurately predicts system performance.

Supports optimal tank size determination.

Assists in drought mitigation planning.

Abstract

A mathematical model, suitable for smartphone implementation, is presented to simulate the performance of a rainwater harvesting system equipped with a covered storage tank. This model serves to determine the optimal tank size and develop strategies to mitigate drought conditions.