Standards For Automation Of Water Resource Recovery Facilities

As automation continues to be a growing component of the water industry, new technologies and applications are constantly being developed and are producing great benefits. Automation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities will introduce the reader to the technological advancement and present the reader with the elements and standards of a complete automation design. Ideal for designers, utility managers, and operators.

Water resource recovery facility operators and maintenance staff are responsible for the protection of the environment and public health by ensuring excellent process control and equipment function. The processes and equipment used at these facilities are very complex and require continuous training. Standards for Operation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, WEF 11, ensures that these critical personnel have the information they need to understand each process, make informed process control decisions, and recognize the basic requirements of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Coverage includes: - Liquid Treatment. - Solids Treatment - Process Performance Improvements - Fundamentals of Management - Permit Compliance and Wastewater Treatment Systems - Industrial Wastes and Pretreatment - Safety - Management Information Systems - Reports and Records - Process Instrumentation - Pumping of Wastewater and Sludge - Chemical Storage, Handling, and Feeding - Utilities - Maintenance - Odor Control - Integrated Process Management - Training - Outsourced Operations Services and Public/Private Partnership

The water industry's cornerstone text -- reflecting the latest trends, technologies, and regulations. Operation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (MOP 11), Seventh Edition, delivers state-of-the-art guidance on best practices in the operation, management, and maintenance of water resource recovery facilities. Now conveniently presented in one volume, this authoritative reference reflects the role of 21st-century facilities in recovering valuable resources, including water, nutrients, and energy, and also features updated information on activated sludge, anaerobic digestion, biological nutrient removal, chemical handling, dissolved air flotation, fixed-film processes, maintenance, odor management, and safety and security. Changes can be found throughout to keep pace with technological advances, including instrumentation and control systems, and reporting requirements.

Standards for Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WEF Standard 8-23, or WEF 8) is intended to complement the evolving contemporary design references of today. WEF 8 provides ready access to concise critical design information and enables the reader to quickly locate additional information by following cited references. This standard is formatted to present key design criteria from a variety of design resources on tables and bulleted lists for easy access. WEF 8 is intended for seasoned design professionals familiar with wastewater resource recovery concepts, the design process, facility operations, and the regulatory basis of water pollution control. This reference will serve as a design tool to quickly identify the most relevant design criteria for the more commonly used water resource recovery operations and processes. It is recommended that the reader not rely solely on information presented in this standard as it is not inclusive. A thorough understanding of the principles behind these summary chapters is necessary for the correct application and use of all information contained in this reference.

Complete Coverage of the State-of-the-Art in Water Resource Recovery Facility Design Featuring contributions from hundreds of wastewater engineering experts, this fully updated guide presents the latest in facility planning, configuration, and design. Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities: WEF Manual of Practice No. 8 and ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 76, Sixth Edition, covers key technical advances in wastewater treatment, including •Advances with membrane bioreactors applications •Advancements within integrated fixed-film/activated sludge (IFAS) systems and moving-bed biological-reactors systems •Biotrickling filtration for odor control •Increased use of ballasted flocculation •Enhanced nutrient-control systems •Sidestream nutrient removal to reduce the loading on the main nutrient-removal process •Use and application of wireless instrumentation •Use and application of modeling wastewater treatment processes for the basis of design and evaluations of alternatives •Process design and disinfection practices to minimize generation of TTHMs and other organics monitored for potable water quality •Approaches to minimizing biosolids production and advances in biosolids handling, including effective thermal hydrolysis, and improvements in sludge thickening and dewatering technologies •Increasing goals toward energy neutrality and driving net zero •Trend toward resource recovery

As automation continues to be a growing component of the water industry, new technologies and applications are constantly being developed and are producing great benefits. This manual will introduce the reader to the technological advancement and present the reader with the elements and standards of a complete automation design. Ideal for designers, utility managers, and operators. Table of contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Automation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities Chapter 2: The Business Case for Automation Chapter 3: Complete Automation Design Chapter 4: Process and Instrumentation Diagram Chapter 5: Process Control Narratives Chapter 6: Specifications Chapter 7: Process Control Strategies Chapter 8: General Instrument Characteristics Chapter 9: Sensors Chapter 10: Final Control Element Chapter 11: Communications and Connectivity Chapter 12: Physical and Cyber Security Chapter 13: Human-Machine Interfaces Chapter 14: Process Controllers Chapter 15: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 16: Control Systems Training

This book serves as an injury-reduction tool to all those working in the wastewater field. It contains best practices for creating written safety programs and procedures as well as guidelines that describe how to perform a variety of tasks safely and securely. From the laboratory to collection systems applications, this Manual has recommendations that can help reduce injuries and ensure the ultimate safety and health of employees. Features & Benefits: -Updated to address the health risks facing the wastewater sector during a pandemic -Quick reference tables for PPE usage and common wastewater treatment hazards -Outlines industry standards to minimize injury and ensure the safety of all employees -Covers key issues relevant both to facilities and at remote locations