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Water Works Engineering Planning, Design and Operation

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ISBN-10: 0131502115

ISBN-13: 9780131502116

Edition: 2000

Authors: Syed R. Qasim, Edward M. Motley, Guang Zhu

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List price: $132.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/13/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 864
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.036
Language: English

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Historical Background
Federal Drinking Water Standards
Current Status and New Technologies
Water Works Engineering and Design
Scope of Book
Water Quality
Introduction
Water Quality Constituents
Water Treatment Processes
Introduction
Raw Water Intake, Pumping, Conveyance, And Flow Measurement
Water Treatment Systems
Residuals Management
Treatability Studies
Basic Design Considerations
Introduction
Water Quality Objectives
Regulatory Requirements
Initial and Design Years and Staging Periods
Service Area
Plant Capacity
Raw Water Quality and Source Selection
Process Selection and the Treatment Process Train
Plant Siting, Layout, and Hydraulics
Equipment Selection
Energy and Resource Requirement
Plant Economics
Environmental-Impact Assessment
State Requirements
Predesign Report and Problem Definition for the Design Example
Introduction
Significance of a Predesign Report
Contents of a Predesign Report
Model Predesign Report
Raw Water Intake, Screening, and Aeration
Introduction
Raw Water Intake Structures
Screening
Aeration
Design of Intakes and Screens
Equipment Manufacturers of Intake, Screening, and Aeration Devices
Information Checklist for Design of Raw Water Intake and Screen
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Raw Water Intake and Screens
Specifications
Water Conveyance, Flow Measurement, and Pumping
Introduction
Water Conveyance Systems
Flow Measurement
Pumping
Pump Stations
Manufacturers of Water Conveyance, Pumping, and Flow-Measurement Equipment
Information Checklist For Design of Raw Water Conveyance, Pump Stations, and Flow Meters
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Conveyance Systems, Pump Stations, and Flow Meters
Specifications
Coagulation, Flocculation, and Precipitation
Introduction
Suspended Solids
Dissolved Solids And Chemical Precipitation
Rapid Mix
Flocculation
Manufacturers of Coagulation and Flocculation Equipment
Information Checklist for Design of Coagulation and Flocculation Facilities
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Coagulation and Flocculation Facilities
Specifications
Sedimentation
Introduction
Theory of Sedimentation
Sedimentation Basin Design
Manufacturers of Sedimentation Equipment and Systems
Information Checklist for Design of Sedimentation Facilities
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Sedimentation Facilities
Specifications
Filtration
Introduction
Theory of Filtration
Types of Filters
Filter Media
Filter Components
Filter System Operation
Filter Hydraulics
Filter Cleaning or Backwashing
Filter Media Support System
Filter Instrumentation Systems
Manufacturers of Filtration Equipment
Information Checklist for Design of Filtration System
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Filtration Systems
Specifications for Filtration Systems
Color, Taste, and Odor Control
Introduction
Color
Taste and Odor
Equipment Manufacturers of Color-, Taste-, and Odor-control Systems
Information Checklist for Design of Color-, Taste-, and Odor-control Facilities
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Color, Taste, and Odor Control Facilities
Specifications
Disinfection and Fluoridation
Introduction
Disinfection
Primary Disinfection Technologies
Secondary Disinfection Technologies
Fluoridation
Equipment Manufacturers of Disinfection and Fluoridation Systems
Information Checklist for Design of Disinfection and Fluoridation Systems
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for the Disinfection Facility
Equipment Specifications
Water Stability, Clearwell, High-service Pumps, and Distribution System
Introduction
Water Stability
Clearwells
High-service Pumping
Water Distribution Systems
Equipment Manufacturers for Clearwells, High-service Pumps, and Distribution Systems
Information Checklist for Design of Clearwells, High-service Pumps, and Distribution Systems
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Water Stability, Clearwells, High-service Pumps, and Distribution Facilities
Specifications
Residuals Processing and Disposal
Introduction
Sources and Characteristics of Residual Streams
Residuals Processing
Manufacturers of Residuals-management Equipment
Information Checklist for Design of Residuals-management Facilities
Design Example
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting for Residuals-management Facilities
Specifications
Plant Siting, Layout, Yard Piping, and Hydraulic Profile
Introduction
Plant Siting
Plant Layout Considerations
Yard Piping and Hydraulic Profile
Information Checklist for Plant Layout and Preparation of Hydraulic Profile
Design Example
Process Control
Introduction
Benefits and Need of Instrumentation and Control Systems
Components of Instrumentation and Control Systems
Manufacturers of Instrumentation and Control Systems
Information Checklist for Design and Selection of Instrumentation and Control Systems
Design Example
Design Summary
Nonconventional Water Treatment Processes and Designs
Introduction
Removal of Inorganics
Removal of Organics
Avoiding Design Errors
Introduction
Examples of Design Errors and Deficiencies
Procedure to Avoid or Reduce Common Design Errors and Deficiencies
Physical and Chemical Properties of Water
Constants and Coefficients Used for Hydraulic Head Loss Calculation
Manufacturers and Suppliers of Water Treatment Process Equipment
Design Parameters, Abbreviations, Symbols, Constants, Conversion Factors, and Other Useful Information for Water Works Engineering
Index
About the Authors