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Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) is the premier magazine for the water quality field. WE&T provides information on what professionals demand:
cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, operations and maintenance, regulatory and legislative impacts, and professional development. |
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January 2008, Vol. 20, No. 1 |
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WE&T Features
No Chemicals Required
This Minnesota plant removes phosphorus using a completely biological process
Timothy J. Block, Larry Rogacki, Christine Voigt, Donavan G. Esping, Denny S. Parker, John R. Bratby, and Jennifer A. Gruman
| The Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Paul was the first Minnesota plant to be converted to biological phosphorus removal (BPR) and is currently the largest BPR plant in the world. The phased conversion took 7 years and saved its customers about $100 million, compared to the original project proposal. Read full article (login required) |
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Got Carbon?
Widespread biological nutrient removal is increasing the demand for supplemental sources
Christine deBarbadillo, James Barnard, Steve Tarallo, and Mark Steichen
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As more wastewater treatment plants are upgraded to provide biological nutrient removal (BNR), the demand for supplemental carbon and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) is growing. So, what should plant staff consider when evaluating potential sources? Read full article (login required) |
The Bottom Line
Experts evaluate the costs of municipal membrane bioreactors
James DeCarolis, Samer Adham, William R. Pearce, Zakir Hirani, Stephen Lacy, and Roger Stephenson
| The number and size of municipal membrane bioreactor (MBR) facilities in the United States has grown dramatically during the past decade, as has the number of municipal MBR suppliers. However, little information has been published about the cost of MBR systems. Wastewater treatment professionals need current MBR cost information for budgeting and planning purposes. They also could use data on how technological advancements and increased competition are affecting the membrane component of MBR costs, as well as insights about key factors that affect the overall cost of MBR facilities. Read full article (login required) |
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Operations Forum Features
A Powerful Byproduct
This California plant has been recovering energy from biogas since 1951
F. Michael Lewis, R. Tim Haug, Ali Poosti, and Kenneth R. Redd
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The Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant in Los Angeles has been recovering energy from digester gas (biogas) for more than 55 years. Its energy-recovery techniques have included internal-combustion engines, gas turbines, staged-combustion fluidized beds, package boilers, and combustion in the boiler at a full-size electric utility steam plant. Read full article (login required) |
Greasing Digester-Gas Production
A California city sees 50% greater gas production within a 2-year payback period
Paul Cockrell
| For many years, the City of Watsonville, Calif., operated a cogeneration system fueled by approximately equal portions of digester gas and natural gas. In 2001, the price of natural gas rose significantly, and the city commissioned a study to identify and evaluate technologies that would increase digester-gas production. Grease collected from restaurant grease traps that was normally landfilled was now sent to the digesters. The city now has over 4 years of grease-digestion experience, and digester-gas production has increased by more than 50%. Read full article (login required) |
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Now With Grease-Cutting Action!
Do grease control products really work?
Victor Occiano, Anil Pai, Isam Hireish, Rey Sacro, and Monika Smoczynski
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Responsible for sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) in many wastewater collection systems, grease blockages may be prevented via source control, mechanical cleaning, or doses of grease-control products. Researchers recently evaluated several grease-control products and found that several treated fats, oils, and grease (FOG) effectively. Read full article (login required) |
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