Editorial review on user case doc

docs/src/intro/use_cases.md

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 ## [Wflow models for the Meuse and Rhine](@id case_rws)
 
-Reliable hydrological models for the Rhine and the Meuse river basin are necessary for
+Reliable hydrological models for the Rhine and the Meuse river basins are necessary for
 short-term forecasting of river flows and long-term predictions for strategic water
-management planning. In collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat, Deltares is setting up a new
+management planning. In collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat, Deltares is developing a new
 line of models for the Rhine and the Meuse basins. The models will be used for forecasting
 and to estimate the impact of climate change on water resources and extreme streamflow. In
-the model development, we seek to improve hydrological predictions by including relevant
-processes in the model schematization. The modularity of the wflow framework is ideal for
+the model development, we aim to improve hydrological predictions by including relevant
+processes in the model schematization. The modularity of the Wflow framework is ideal for
 this as we can easily evaluate the combination of different vertical and lateral model
 components. For example, the local inertial routing for river and overland flow enables us
-to consider retention of water in the floodplains, which will likely improve extreme
+to consider retention of water in the floodplains, which is likely to improve extreme
 streamflow predictions.
 
 ![fig_case_rws](../images/case_rhine_meuse.png)
@@ -20,26 +20,26 @@ streamflow predictions.
 
 In Australia, there was a need for high-resolution, fast and accurate rainfall-runoff models
 to provide boundary conditions for a fast and detailed flood inundation model (SFINCS). The
-domain of the flood model covers the complete North and East Coast of Australia. Although
+domain of the flood model covers the entire North and East Coast of Australia. Although
 many gauging stations are available to provide real-time information, many rivers are not
-covered. For these locations, wflow\_sbm models are used to provide this real-time
+covered. For these locations, Wflow\_sbm models are used to provide this real-time
 information. Additionally, these models are used to provide projections for potential future
-scenarios. Using the HydroMT library, all wflow\_sbm models were automatically built. The
-high level of flexibility in spatial and temporal resolution, and the physics-based nature
-of the concept makes wflow\_sbm a very suitable model for ungauged basins. Furthermore, the
-model is sufficiently detailed and computationally efficient for a coupling with the fast
+scenarios. Using the HydroMT library, all Wflow\_sbm models were automatically built. The
+high level of flexibility in spatial and temporal resolution, combined with the physics-based nature
+of the concept, makes Wflow\_sbm particularly suitable for ungauged basins. Furthermore, the
+model is detailed and computationally efficient enough for coupling with the fast
 flood inundation model SFINCS.
 
 ![fig_case_flifs](../images/case_flifs_1.png)
 
-The results of this Proof of Concept are very promising. Technically, we were able to very
-quickly setup the wflow\_sbm models, couple them to the flood inundation models (SFINCS) and
-run the models operationally under the Delft-FEWS platform. Model validation was carried out
-for two basins by comparing the results of wflow\_sbm against the observations and the
-results of calibrated URBS models. This validation showed that the uncalibrated wflow\_sbm
-model results were already quite satisfying, especially given the complex nature of these
-basins, including several small and big reservoirs. We could also demonstrate the potential
-for further calibration by changing the KsatHorFrac parameter.
+The results of this proof of concept are very promising. Technically, we were able to
+quickly set up the Wflow\_sbm models, couple them to the flood inundation models (SFINCS), and
+run the models operationally under the Delft-FEWS platform. Model validation was conducted
+for two basins by comparing the results of Wflow\_sbm against observations and the
+results of calibrated URBS models. This validation demonstrated that the uncalibrated Wflow\_sbm
+model results were already quite satisfactory, especially given the complex nature of these
+basins, which include several small and large reservoirs. We could also showed the potential
+for further calibration by adjusting the KsatHorFrac parameter.
 
 Reference: De Kleermaeker, S., Leijnse, T., Morales, Y., Druery, C., Maguire, S.,
 2022. Developing a real-time data and modelling framework for operational flood inundation
@@ -51,30 +51,30 @@ Reference: De Kleermaeker, S., Leijnse, T., Morales, Y., Druery, C., Maguire, S.
 
 ## [Simulating plastic transport in Thailand](@id case_mfa)
 
-For the Polution Control Board of the Government of Thailand and the World Bank, we
-supported the material flow analysis of plastics in Thailand using wflow. Plastic polution
-is a growing global problem. Plastic waste enters the rivers and is transported to the ocean
-where it remains and threatens the health of the ocean, seas and coasts. The initial
+For the Pollution Control Board of the Government of Thailand and the World Bank, we
+supported a material flow analysis of plastics in Thailand using wflow. Plastic pollution
+is a growing global issue. Plastic waste enters rivers and is transported to the ocean
+where it persists and threatens the health of the ocean, seas and coasts. The initial
 movement of plastic waste is in many cases triggered by runoff from (heavy) rainfall and
-transported by the flow of water towards small streams and rivers. Therefore there is strong
+transported by water flow towards small streams and rivers. Therefore there is strong
 relation to rainfall-runoff processes, which can be modeled using high-resolution
 rainfall-runoff models.
 
-In this study we applied the wflow\_sbm model in combination with a fate-and-transport and
-water quality model (DelWaq) to simulate the movement of plastics through 5 large river
-basins and on 3 island and coastal zones (Krabi, Phuket and Ko Samui, see screenshot of the
+In this study we applied the Wflow\_sbm model in combination with a fate-and-transport and
+water quality model (DelWaq) to simulate the movement of plastics through five large river
+basins and on three island and coastal zones (Krabi, Phuket, and Ko Samui; see screenshot of the
 model below) in Thailand. Together with our partners Panya Consultants and HII, we were able
-to show hotspots of plastic polution, how much plastic waste would end up in the Gulf of
-Thailand and what would be priority areas for reducing plastic waste reaching the sea.
+to identify hotspots of plastic pollution, estimate how much plastic waste would end up in the Gulf of
+Thailand and recommend priority areas for reducing plastic waste reaching the sea.
 
 ![fig_case_mfa](../images/case_mfa_1.png)
 
-The wflow\_sbm models for the 5 large basins were calibrated. The presence of large dams and
-reservoirs complicated the calibration, but with the input for the operation of the dams,
+The Wflow\_sbm models for the five large basins were calibrated. The presence of large dams and
+reservoirs complicated calibration, but with the input for the dam operation,
 the model performance for these basins could be largely improved. The figure below shows the
 calibrated model results for the Chao Phraya, just upstream of Bangkok. The input from the
-hydrological wflow\_sbm model was used as input for the fate and transport model to assess
-how much plastic would be transported to the ocean.
+hydrological Wflow\_sbm model was used as input for the fate and transport model to assess
+the amount of plastic transported to the ocean.
 
 ![fig_case_mfa](../images/case_mfa_3.png)