Tag: water treatment
Introduction In the design and operation of activated sludge wastewater treatment plants, the aeration system represents the single largest consumer of energy, typically accounting for 50% to 70% of a facility’s total electrical demand. For consulting engineers and utility directors, selecting the correct aeration infrastructure is not merely a purchasing decision; it is a twenty-year […]
Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas | Operating Authority: City of Fort Worth Water Department FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Location: 4500 Wilma Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76012 Operating Authority: City of Fort Worth Design Capacity: 166 MGD Peak Flow Capacity: 480 MGD (2-hour peak) Population Served: ~1.3 Million Service […]
Introduction Aeration systems consume approximately 50% to 70% of the total energy usage in a typical biological wastewater treatment plant. For consulting engineers and plant directors, the selection of aeration equipment is not merely a component choice; it is the single largest determinant of the facility’s 20-year lifecycle cost profile. A common friction point in […]
Plant Name: Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) Location: 6500 West Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas Operating Authority: Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) Design Capacity: 162 MGD (Annual Average) / 405 MGD (Peak 2-Hour) Current Average Flow: ~135-145 MGD Population Served: ~1.2 Million Service Area: 21 Contracting Parties (Cities and Districts in DFW Metroplex) […]
1. Introduction In the architecture of municipal and industrial fluid control systems, the interface between the valve and the actuator—commonly referred to as the adaptation kit, mounting kit, or valve automation hardware—is frequently the most overlooked component. While engineers invest significant hours specifying the hydraulic performance of the valve and the torque capabilities of the […]
Location: 2591 Knapp Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 | Operating Authority: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Introduction The Coney Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) serves as a cornerstone of sanitation infrastructure for South Brooklyn, treating an average of 110 million gallons daily (MGD) of wastewater for approximately 600,000 residents. Originally commissioned in 1935 and […]
INTRODUCTION For municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, aeration typically accounts for 50% to 70% of total plant energy consumption. Consequently, the selection of air generation technology is arguably the single most critical decision influencing a facility’s 20-year operational expenditure (OPEX). Engineers tasked with upgrades or new plant designs frequently encounter a choice between market […]
A Critical Resiliency & Nutrient Removal Facility Serving the Rockaway Peninsula FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Rockaway Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 106-21 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park, Queens, NY 11694 Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity: 45 MGD (Dry Weather Flow) Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 90 […]
1. Introduction In the architecture of modern municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, instrumentation serves as the central nervous system. While pumps, blowers, and valves perform the physical work of moving and treating fluids, it is the instrumentation—flow meters, level sensors, pressure transmitters, and analytical probes—that provides the data necessary to control these […]
A Technical Profile of Brooklyn’s Critical East River Infrastructure FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Red Hook Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (Vinegar Hill/Navy Yard) Operating Authority: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity: 60 MGD (Dry Weather) Wet Weather Capacity: ~120 MGD Current Average Flow: ~30-45 MGD […]