International Water Technology Conference -

Fourteenth International Water Technology Conference 2010

CAIRO, EGYPT, MARCH 21-23, 2010

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SUNDAY – March 21, 2010

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09:00 – 17:30 Registration at Pyramisa, Cairo

10:00 – 11:30 Opening Ceremonies

11:30 – 12:00 Invited Lecture: "World Water Challenge in the 21^st Century",

Prof. Mahmoud Abou Zeid, Honorary Chairman of World Water Council

12:00 – 12:30 Coffee Break

12:30 – 14:00 Workshop (1) "Climatic Change", Session "New Trends Technologies (1)"

14:00 – 15:30 Technical Sessions (1), (2) & (3)

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30 Technical Sessions (4), (5) & (6)

20:00 –––––– Dinner

MONDAY – March 22, 2010

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09:30 – 11:00 Technical Sessions (7), (8) & (9)

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00 Technical Sessions (10), (11) & (12)

13:00 – 14:30 Technical Sessions (13), (14) & (15)

14:30 – 15:00 Coffee Break

15:00 – 16:30 Workshop (2) "Computer Based Maintenance", Session "New Trends Technologies (2)"

20:00 –––––– Dinner

TUESDAY – March 23, 2010

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10:00 – 11:00 Closing Ceremonies

11:00 – 12:00 Coffee Break

12:00 –––––– Departure

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TECHNICAL SESSIONS

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Session 1

CLIMATE CHANGE

Sunday - March 21, 2010

14:00 – 15:30

"Climate Change and the Hydrothermal and Evapotranspiration Conditions in the Planning Regions of Bulgaria"

Milena Moteva *, Valentin Kazandjiev ** and Veska Georgieva **

*Institute for Land Reclamation and Agricultural Mechanization, Sofia, Bulgaria

**National Institute of Hydrology and Meteorology, Sofia, Bulgaria

"Possibilities for Obtaining High Yields from Row Crops in Water Deficit Conditions: A Case Study in Bulgaria"

Milena Moteva *, Alexander Matev **, Antonia Stoyanova ***

*Institute for Land Reclamation and Agricultural Mechanization, Sofia, Bulgaria

**Agrarian University, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

*** Agricultural Institute, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

"Drought - Piezometric Level of the Groundwater Aquifers: Mikkes Basin (Morocco)"

K. Belhassan

UFR: Geology Applied to Hydro-Geological Researches

Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mehraz, Morocco

"Comparison of Vulnerability to Impacts of Climate Change in Different Hydraulic Sectors

Case Souk-Ahras, Algeria"

D. Mrad, S. Dairi and Y. Djebbar

Centre Universitaire de Souk-Ahras, Algeria

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Session 2

WATER TREATMENT

Sunday - March 21, 2010

14:00 – 15:30

"Adsorption of Malathion on Thermally Treated Egg Shell Material"

Khalid Z. Elwakeel * and Ahmed M. Yousif **

* Egyptian Water and Wastewater Regulatory Agency, Egypt

** Menoufia University, Egypt

"The Removal of Imazethapyr Herbicie from Water Using Titanium Dioxide Coupled to UV Light"

M. El Madani, M.F. Atitar, M. Mekkaoui, A. El Hourch and M. El Azzouzi

University Mohammed V-Agdal, Morocco

"Using Ozone Instead of Chlorine in a Typical Water Treatment Plant in Egypt: A Case Study"

Helmy E. Gad

Mansoura University, Egypt

"Detection of Lead and Copper with Nitrogen Doped Diamond-Like Carbon Thin Films"

N. W. Khun, E. Liu, C. C. Ko, G. C. Yang, W. G. Ma, A. P. Liu, and H. Wang

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

"Production Technique of Natural Coagulant from Moringa Oleifra Seeds"

Eman N. Ali, Suleyman A. Muyibi, Hamzah M. Salleh, Mohd Ramlan M. Salleh and Md Zahangir Alam

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

"Measurement of Suspended Particles in Water Filtration"

Michal Zielina

Cracow University of Technology, Poland

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Session 3

DESALINATION TECHNOLOGIES

Sunday - March 21, 2010

14:00 – 15:30

"Integration of TVC Desalination System with Cogeneration Plant: Parametric Study"

Fuad N. Alasfour * and Hadyan F. Alajmi **

* Kuwait University, Kuwait

** Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait

"Removal of Cr(Vi) from Alkaline Aqueous Solutions Using Chemically Modified Magnetic Chitosan Resins"

Khalid Z. Elwakeel

Egyptian Water and Wastewater Regulatory Agency, Egypt

"Water Quality Evaluation of Small Scale Desalination Plants in the Gaza Strip, Palestine"

Adnan M. Aish

Al Azhar University, Gaza, Palestine

"Wave Powered Water Desalination in Egypt"

A.S. Bayoumi *, A. Incecik **, H. El Gamal *** and K. Shalash *

* Arab Academy for Science, Technology, & Maritime Transport, Egypt

** University of Strathclyde, UK

*** Alexandria University, Egypt

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Session 4

FLOW IN RIVERS AND OPEN CHANNELS

Sunday - March 21, 2010

16:00 – 17:30

"Flow Characteristics of Partially Vegetated Trapezoidal Channel Cross-Section with Flexible Vegetation"

Hassan I. Mohamed

Assiut University, Egypt

"Human Impacts on Nile River Morphology"

Yasser Raslan

Nile Research Institute, Egypt

"Flow Rate Measurements by Flumes"

W. Dąbrowski * and U. Polak **

* Cracow University of Technology, Poland

** National Higher Easteuropean School, Poland

"Siltation in Ibrahymia Canal (Upper Egypt)"

Gamal A. Sallam, Yasser Raslan and Nader M. Shafik

Nile Research Institute, Egypt

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Session 5

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Sunday - March 21, 2010

16:00 – 17:30

"Combined Electrocoagulation and Fungal Processes for the Treatment of Olive Mill Wastewater"

F. Hanafi, M. Mountadar and O. Assobhei

Université Chouaib Doukkali, Morocco

"Study for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Using Some Coagulants"

H. El Karamany

Zagazig University, Egypt

"Waste-To-Energy Using a Novel Integrated Biological Process"

Hisham Hafez, George Nakhla and Hesham El Naggar

University of Western Ontario, Canada

"Chemical, Physicochemical and Physical Properties of Wastewater from the Sudanese Fermentation Industry (SFI)"

Abdel Moneim El-Hadi Sulieman *, Abdel Wahid Mohammed Yousif * and Abdel Moneim Mustafa **

*University of Gezira, Sudan

**The Sudanese Fermentation Industry, Sudan

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Session 6

SOIL AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS (1)

Sunday - March 21, 2010

16:00 – 17:30

"Simulating the Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Egyptian Clover Yield and Water Productivity"

Samiha A. Ouda *, Rashad Abou Elenin ** and Mouhamed A. Shreif *

*Soil, Water, and Environment Research Institute, Egypt

**Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

"Simulation of the Effect of Irrigation Water Management on Cotton Yield at Two Locations in Egypt"

Samiha A. Ouda *, Hesham Abed El-Baky *, Mouhamed A. Shreif * and Rashad Abou Elenin **

*Soil, Water, and Environment Research Institute, Egypt

**Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

"Increasing Water Productivity of Faba Bean Grown Under Deficit Irrigation at Middle Egypt"

Samiha A. Ouda *, Mouhamed A. Shreif * and Rashad Abou Elenin **

*Soil, Water, and Environment Research Institute, Egypt

**Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

"TIWFC- Trickle Irrigation Wetting Front Pattern Calculator"

Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed

Alfateh University, Libya

"A Mathematical Modelling Approach for Irrigation Water Management under Water Shortage and Salinity Conditions: The Wave_Ms Model"

A. M. Abdulaziz

Alfateh University, Libya

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Session 7

SOIL AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS (2)

Monday - March 22, 2010

09:30 – 11:00

"Using Yield-Stress Model to Predict the Impact of Deficit Irrigation on Onion Yield"

Samiha A. Ouda *, Rashad Abou Elenin ** and Mouhamed A. Shreif *

*Soil, Water, and Environment Research Institute, Egypt

**Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

"Simulation of the Effect of Water Stress on Soybean Yield and Water Use Efficiency"

Samiha A. Ouda *, Mouhamed A. Shreif *, and Rashad Abou Elenin **

*Soil, Water, and Environment Research Institute, Egypt

** Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

"Simulation of the Effect of Irrigation Water Saving on Wheat Yield at Middle Egypt"

Samiha A. Ouda *, Rashad Abou Elenin ** and Mouhamed A. Shreif *

*Soil, Water, and Environment Research Institute, Egypt

** Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

"Effects of Induced Salinity on Four Vicia Faba Cultivars Differing in their Broomrape Tolerance"

Magdi T. Abdelhamid *, M. B. Shokr ** and M.A. Bekheta *

*National Research Centre, Egypt

**Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

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Session 8

WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT

Monday - March 22, 2010

09:30 – 11:00

"Optimal Operation of Alternating Activated Sludge Processes of the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant"

Case of Souk-Ahras (Algeria)

S. Dairi *, D. Mrad *, M. Bensoltane *, Y. Djebbar * and H. Abida **

* University of Souk-Ahras, Algeria

** University of Sfax, Tunisia

"Adsorption and Photodegradation of Procion Yellow H-Exl Dyes in Textile Wastewater over Tio₂ Suspension"

M. A. Barakat

Central Metallurgical R& D Institute, Egypt

"The Effect of Using Microorganisms on Sludge Reduction in Wastewater Treatment Plant"

A. Nasr

Zagazig University, Egypt

"Optimum Operation Conditions of Direct Capillary Nanofiltration for Wastewater Treatment"

S. K. I. Sayed

Wageningen University, the Netherlands

"Mechanical and Biochemical Remediation of Wastewater for Irrigation (V)"

Ali M. Morsi *, Meloud Ali Daloub ** and Abd Alcattar Al zanate **

* 7^th April University, Libya

** The University of AlGabel Al-Gharbi, Libya

"Rate Determining Steps Study in Cadmium Sorption from Aqueous Solutions by Sunflower Leaves"

H. benaïssa

University of Tlemcen, Algeria

"Rate Determining Steps Study in Acid Dyes Sorption from Aqueous Solutions by Orange Peel"

H. benaïssa

University of Tlemcen, Algeria

"Prospects of Water Conservation in Egypt (Special Reference to Wastewater Reuse)"

Amr M. Abdel_Kader * and S. M. Abdel-Rassoul **

* Alexandria University, Egypt

** Mansoura University, Egypt

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Session 9

WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT (1)

Monday - March 22, 2010

09:30 – 11:00

"Climate Parameters Used to Evaluate the Evapotranspiration in Delta Central Zone of Egypt"

H. E. Gad * and S. M. El-Gayar **

* Mansoura University, Egypt

** Agriculture Engineering Research Institute, Egypt

GIS Database for River Nile

Nadia M. Eshra

National Water Research Center, Egypt

"Reuse of Reclaimed Wastewater in Jordan: A Comparison Study of the International Vis-À-Vis Jordanian Standards"

Iyad A. Hussein

Consulting Engineering Center, Jordan

"Hydrological Study of Proposed Khanas Dam"

Maysoon Khalil Majid Askar

University of Salahaddin, Iraq

"Management of Water Resources at Souk-Ahras Region"

S. Ouled Zaoui, S. Snani and Y. Djebbar

Centre Universitaire de Souk-Ahras, Algeria

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Session 10

HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES AND GENERAL HYDRAULICS

Monday - March 22, 2010

11:30 – 13:00

"Predication of Life Time Span of High Aswan Dam Reservoir Using CCHE2D Simulation Model"

Abdelazim M. Negm*, Tarek Abdulaziz**, Mohamed Nassar*, and Ismail Fathy*

* Zagazig University, Egypt

**National Water Research Center, Egypt

"Seasonal Changes of Water Properties and Current in the Northernmost Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea"

Riyad Manasrah *, Mohammad Zibdah *, Firas Al-Ougaily **, Najim Yusuf ** and Tariq Al-Najjar *

* University of Jordan, Jordan

** Yarmouk University, Jordan

"Rehabilitation of Old Naga-Hammady Barrage Bridge"

Salah El-Din Sayed Mohamed

National Water Research Center, Egypt

"Evaluation of Seepage Problem under a Concrete Dam with Finite Volume Method"

A. Shamsai *, E. Abdi Dezfuli **, A. Zebardast ** and H.R. Vosoughifar ***

* Sharif University of Technology, Iran

** Science and Research University, Iran

*** Azad University, Iran

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Session 11

POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Monday - March 22, 2010

11:30 – 13:00

"A Waste Load Model Analysis for El Noubariya Canal Drinking Water Abstraction, Egypt"

N. S. Donia * and H. A. Farag **

* Ain Shams University, Egypt

** National Water Research Center, Egypt

"Spectral Analysis of Some Selected Hydrochemical Parameters of Diyala River in Iraq"

Aqeel S. Al-Adili * and Qusay A. Al-Suhail **

* University of Technology, Iraq

** University of Basra, Iraq

"Assessment of the Impact of Industrial Effluents on the Quality of Irrigation Water and Changes on Soil Characteristics (A Case of Kombolcha Town)"

Eskinder Zinabu *, Eyassu Yazew ** and Mitiku Haile **

* Kombolcha ATVET College, Ethiopia

** Mekelle University, Ethiopia

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Session 12

WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT (2)

Monday - March 22, 2010

11:30 – 13:00

"Physiological Responses to Water Stress and Nitrogen Management in Wheat (Triticum Aestivum l.): Evaluation of Gas Exchange, Water Relations and Water Use Efficiency"

Ejaz Ahmad Waraich and R. Ahmad

University of Agriculture, Pakistan

"Integrated Water Resources Management Practices in Egypt, a Critical Review and Analysis"

Sherif M. Abdelgawad, Mohamed Nasr-ElDin Allam and Mohamed H. Elgamal

Cairo University, Egypt

"Effect of Solar Radiation on the Crops Evapotranspiration in Egypt"

H. E. Gad* and S. M. El-Gayar **

*Mansoura University, Egypt

**Agriculture Engineering Research Institute, Egypt

"Impact of Water Quality on the Spatial Distribution of Vegetation Cover in the Costal Regions with Remote Sensing and GIS Methods"

Abdul Hakim Almdny *^,***, Omar Belhaj ** and Al Mabrok Afan ***

* Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya

** Academy of Graduate Studies, Libya

*** Mapping Project of Natural Resources for Agriculture and Planning, Libya

"Recent Irrigation Scheduling Techniques for Improving Water Uses in Landscaping"

Osama M.A. Beder

Ain Shams University, Egypt

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Session 13

WATER VALUE AND QUALITY

Monday - March 22, 2010

13:00 – 14:30

"Water Saving Under Alternative Furrows Surface Irrigation in Clay Soils of North Nile Delta"

Mohamed A. M. Ibrahim * and T. K. Emara **

* Soil, Water, and Environment Research Institute, Egypt

** Sugar Crops Research Institute, Egypt

"Economic and Social Value of Irrigation Water: Implications for Sustainability"

C. Karthikeyan

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India

"Competition and Conflicts among Multiple Users of Tank Irrigation Systems"

C. Karthikeyan

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India

"Quality Evaluation of some "Sebeel" Water Samples in Khartoum State"

Abdel Moneim E. Sulieman, Yasir O. Yousif and Sirelkhatim B. Elhardallou

University of Gezira, Sudan

"Quality Characteristics of Drinking Water in Khartoum State and Wad-Medani District, Sudan"

Amira M. Ell-Amin, Abdel Moneim E. Sulieman and Elamin A. El-Khalifa

Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Engineering

University of Gezira, Sudan

Assessment of Cooling Water Chemistry on the Safety of Water Cooled Power Reactors

Narmine S. Mahmoud, Mohamed M. El-Fawal and Abdel-Raouf A. Gadalla

National Center for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Control, Egypt

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Session 14

GROUNDWATER AND AQUATIC SYSTEMS

Monday - March 22, 2010

13:00 – 14:30

"Factors behind Groundwater Salinization in North Governorates of Gaza Strip (1994-2004)"

Medhat Farouk Abu El-Naeem*, Zeyad Abu Heen** and Khalil Tubail *

* Al Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

** Islamic University - Gaza, Palestine

"Domestic Wastewater Effect on the Pollution of the Groundwater in Rural Areas in Egypt"

Alnos Easa * and Ashraf Abou-Rayan **

Benha University, Egypt

* Currently at Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia

"Hydrodynamic Coefficients Estimation and Aquifer Simulation Using PMWIN Model"

Reza Lalehzari *, Sayyed Hassan Tabatabaei * and Majid Kholghi **

* Shahrekord University, Iran

** University of Tehran, Iran

"Modeling of the Limestone Aquifer Using Isotopes, Major, and Trace Elements in the Western River Nile between Beni Suef and El Minia"

Mohamed El Kashouty

Cairo University, Egypt

"Application of a Distributed Biosphere Hydrological Model to Medjerdah Basin, Northern Africa"

Oliver C. Saavedra V. *^,**, Toshio Koike **, Souhail Bousseta **,*** and Takashi Ueda **

* Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

** University of Tokyo, Japan

** Now at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, UK

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Session 15

NETWORKS AND PUMPS

Monday - March 22, 2010

13:00 – 14:30

"Earthquake Effects on Metropolitan Cities Lifelines"

M.R. Zare and S. Wilkinson

University of Auckland, New Zealand

"Influence of Pump Impeller Type on the Performance of a Recovery Pumping System Handling Nile Water Hyacinth"

Mohamed F. Khalil *, Sadek Z. Kassab *, Ahmed A. Abdel Naby *, and Ali Azouz **

* Alexandria University, Egypt

** The Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultation Co (PETROJET), Egypt

"Effect of Water Surface Fluctuations on Water Intake Performance"

Nasr Hekal

Nile Research Institute (NRI), Egypt

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