Water-Energy Management
We assess technologies and practices for improving industrial water efficiency and desalination systems. Understanding the interdependent effects of energy, water and carbon is foundational to enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing.
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Recent Publications
Karki, Unique, and Prakash Rao."Techno-economic analysis of the water, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions impacts from the adoption of water efficiency practices in the U.S. manufacturing sector."Resources, Conservation and Recycling
196 (2023) 107054. DOI
Das, Sujit, Heidi Fuchs, Ritu Philip, and Prakash Rao."A review of water valuation metrics: Supporting sustainable water use in manufacturing."Water Resources and Industry
29 (2023) 100199. DOI
Contact
(510) 486-4410 | PRao@lbl.gov