Water & Wastewater Infrastructure: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

ISBN-13: 9781466517851 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 463 str.

Frank R. Spellman

Opis

A critical aspect of sustainability associated with water and wastewater systems is to maintain and manage infrastructure in the most efficient and economical manner while complying with environmental regulations and keeping rates at acceptable levels. Given the high cost of fuel, our growing population, and the associated increase in energy needs, it is important to address energy use and future energy availability for the treatment of the water we drink and the water we pollute. Water & Wastewater Infrastructure: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability addresses these issues, detailing the processes that can assist facilities to become more energy efficient and providing guidance to ensure their sustainability.
The text begins with brief descriptions of the water and wastewater treatment industries. It then describes some of the basics of energy and discusses what planning for a sustainable energy future in water and wastewater treatment plants entails. The author explores energy-saving options and provides case studies to demonstrate how some facilities have used equipment, technology, and operating strategies to save money and reduce their impact. The energy-efficient technologies include combined heat and power (CHP), gas turbines, microturbines, reciprocating engines, steam turbines, and fuel cells. The author also addresses biomass power and biogas.
The section on sustainability and renewable energy covers hydropower, solar power, and wind power as well as energy conservation measures for treating wastewater. Nine appendices provide individual case studies that present evaluations of energy conservation measures, results, payback analysis, and conclusions. This book addresses the challenges faced by water and wastewater treatment facilities by examining how they can operate in ways that provide economic and environmental benefits, save money, reduce environmental impact, and lead to sustainability.

Spis treści

The Basics. Introduction. Characteristics of the Wastewater and Drinking Water Industries. Water, Wastewater, and Energy. Planning for a Sustainable Energy Future. Energy-Efficient Equipment, Technology, and Operating Strategies. Energy-Efficient Equipment. Energy-Efficient Operating Strategies. Energy-Efficient Technology. Combined Heat and Power (CHP). Gas Turbines. Microturbines. Reciprocating Engines. Steam Turbines. Fuel Cells. Biomass Power and Heat Generation. CHP and Wastewater Biogas. Sustainability Using Renewable Energy. Macro- and Microhydropower. Solar Power. Wind Power. Energy Conservation Measures for Wastewater Treatment. Appendices. Glossary. Index.

O autorze

Frank R. Spellman, Ph.D., is a retired U.S. Naval Officer with 26 years of active duty, a retired environmental safety and health manager for a large wastewater sanitation district in Virginia, and a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He is the author or co-author of 75 books, with more soon to be published. Dr. Spellman consults on environmental matters with the U.S. Department of Justice and various law firms and environmental entities around the globe.