AWWA ACE70837

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of Aqua America and its operating locations, focusing on the Aqua-Pa Pickering Creek Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and removal of thickened/dried sludges. The objective of this study was to use pilot equipment to simulate actual dewatering operation to reduce long-term sludge management costs. The development of testing protocolsand evaluation parameters of a typical dewatering operation is presented, along with pilot testing of three belt filter presses (BFPs), options considered to overcomehigh solids in the lagoon, and analytical results ofside-by-side performance testing. Conclusions indicate that: planning and development of testing protocolsare critical to a successful pilot testing;preparation requires thorough considerationand design;implementation requires careful monitoring;analysis requires the evaluation of all variables; and,conducting pilot testing in hot and humidsummer days, or in harsh cold winter is notrecommended. Includes tables.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

11/01/2009

Number of Pages:

35

File Size:

1 file , 2 MB