Unleashing the Power of Blockchain and IoT for Water Informatics

Part I: Introduction to Water Informatics.- Water Monitoring System: A Blockchain IoT Approach A water monitoring system based on a Blockchain Internet of Things (IoT) approach can provide a robust and secure solution for managing water resources. This research leverages the benefits of both blockchain technology and IoT devices to enhance transparency, data integrity, and efficiency in water monitoring and management.- Distribution System in Water Quality Monitoring: Sensor Technology, Evaluation Methodology and Results This chapter covers distribution System in Water Quality Monitoring refers to the monitoring of water quality parameters within the distribution network of a water supply system. This is crucial to ensure the safety and quality of water reaching the consumers. Sensor technology, evaluation methodology, and results play a vital role in effective water quality monitoring. Real-Time Decision-Support System for High-Mix Low-Volume Production Scheduling in Industry 4.0 This research proposes a real-time decision-support system for high-mix low-volume (HMLV) production scheduling in Industry 4.0 refers to an advanced software system that assists in making optimal scheduling decisions for manufacturing processes involving a large variety of products produced in small quantities.- Part II: Tracking and Detecting Leakage Water Consumption- IoT Water Consumption Monitoring & Alert System This chapter coverage's an IoT water consumption monitoring and alert system provides real-time tracking of water usage in households or commercial buildings. It helps promote water conservation, detect leaks, and enable timely interventions.- A Decision Support Tool for Water Supply System Decentralization via Distribution Network Sectorization This study suggest a decision support tool for water supply system decentralization via distribution network sectorization refers to a software-based system that assists in making informed decisions regarding the division of a water distribution network into smaller sectors for improved management and efficiency.- Economic Analysis of IoT and Blockchain-based Leak Detection Systems This research conducts a cost-benefit analysis of implementing IoT and blockchain-based leak detection systems compared to traditional methods. Discuss factors such as installation costs, maintenance requirements, accuracy, water savings, reduction in non-revenue water, and infrastructure preservation to assess the economic viability of these technologies.- Part III: Regulatory Compliance and Auditing of Water Resources Trading and Allocation.- A Framework of Blockchain Technology in Intelligent Water Management This study envisages Blockchain technology can provide a robust and transparent framework for intelligent water management, enabling secure data sharing, efficient transactions, and improved decision-making.- Blockchain-smart contracts for sustainable project performance: bibliometric and content analyses It explains blockchain technology and smart contracts have the potential to enhance sustainable project performance by providing transparency, accountability, and efficiency.- A Lightweight Blockchain Based Framework for Underwater IoT Developing a lightweight blockchain-based framework for Underwater Internet of Things (IoT) involves addressing the unique challenges posed by the underwater environment, such as limited bandwidth, high latency, and energy constraints is the major theme of this research.- Part IV: Finding Sustainability Through Water Informatics and Future Prospects.- Future water quality monitoring: improving the balance between exposure and toxicity assessments of real-world pollutant mixtures This study discusses future water quality monitoring efforts should aim to improve the balance between exposure and toxicity assessments of real-world pollutant mixtures.- Implementation and Integration of Sustainability in the Water Industry: A Systematic Research The implementation and integration of sustainability in the water industry require a systematic research approach to address the complex challenges and ensure long-term environmental, social, and economic viability.- Internet of Things (IoT): Opportunities, issues and challenges towards a smart and sustainable future The Internet of Things (IoT) presents numerous opportunities for creating a smart and sustainable future, but it also brings along a set of issues and challenges like efficient resource management, environmental monitoring and sustainability etc.