Tag: challenge
Introduction One of the most persistent challenges in water and wastewater design is the “specification inertia” that dictates instrumentation choices. Engineers often replicate previous specifications without re-evaluating whether the technology has evolved or if the application demands have shifted. A staggering number of process upsets—estimates suggest up to 40% of minor deviations—can be traced back […]
Introduction In the municipal and industrial water sectors, the accuracy of flow measurement directly correlates to the operational efficiency of pumping systems. A common challenge facing design engineers is the disconnect between the mechanical performance of pumps and the instrumentation used to monitor them. When specifying flow measurement technologies to monitor pumping assets, the choice […]
Wastewater Aeration Systems: Improving Treatment Efficiency Article Overview Article Type: How-To Guide Primary Goal: Give municipal decision makers, plant designers, and operators a practical, technically rigorous roadmap for selecting, designing, operating, retrofitting, and maintaining aeration system wastewater installations to maximize treatment performance and minimize energy and lifecycle costs. Who is the reader: Municipal utility managers, […]
Introduction One of the most persistent challenges in municipal and industrial water treatment design is the accurate measurement of fluid velocity and volumetric flow under varying hydraulic conditions. Engineers often default to legacy specifications without re-evaluating the underlying technology, leading to significant lifecycle cost discrepancies. A surprising industry statistic suggests that up to 30% of […]
INTRODUCTION Managing water age in distribution systems remains one of the most persistent challenges for municipal engineers. With the rising prevalence of chloramines and stricter regulations on Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), the “fill and forget” approach to distribution design is obsolete. Historically, manual flushing was the primary mitigation strategy, but rising labor costs and the need […]
Understanding Nitrification and Denitrification in Wastewater Treatment Article Overview Article Type: Informational Primary Goal: Provide wastewater professionals a practical, technically accurate reference on the nitrification denitrification process covering microbial mechanisms, operational controls, process configurations, design calculations, monitoring strategies, common failures with troubleshooting, and emerging technologies for optimized nitrogen removal. Who is the reader: Municipal wastewater […]
Introduction In the world of fluid dynamics and utility management, the cost of measurement inaccuracy is rarely just a rounding error; it is a direct hit to operational budgets and regulatory compliance. For municipal consulting engineers and plant directors, the challenge often lies in distinguishing between equipment designed for widespread utility distribution and instrumentation engineered […]
UV Water Disinfection: A Proven Method for Safe Drinking Water Article Overview Article Type: Informational Primary Goal: Provide municipal decision makers, engineers, plant operators, and equipment manufacturers a technical, implementation-focused resource on ultraviolet water disinfection that explains how UV works, design and operational requirements, regulatory and validation expectations, and real-world deployment considerations to support specification, […]
Introduction Sludge digestion remains one of the most volatile and critical unit processes in wastewater treatment. A sour anaerobic digester or a foaming aerobic basin can cost a utility tens of thousands of dollars in chemical buffering, hauled waste fees, and regulatory fines. For design engineers and plant superintendents, the reliability of the “eyes and […]
Reverse Osmosis in Water Treatment: How It Works and Why It Matters In an age where clean and safe drinking water is more crucial than ever, reverse osmosis water treatment stands out as a powerful solution for ensuring water quality. This advanced filtration technology effectively removes contaminants, making it a popular choice for both home […]