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Activated-sludge troubleshooting guidelines | Water Technology
WEBJun 19, 2014 · Be assured of one thing, for any given observation, challenge or problem, probable causes exist, as well as suggested remedies and corrective measures. To solve …
Best practices for collecting water samples
WEBOct 9, 2014 · Marianne R. Metzger currently works for Certified National Analytics (CNA) Environmental, New Jersey Analytical Labs, Smith Environmental, International Hydronics and TestMyWater.info, providing various testing services for residential, commercial and government regulations.
The basics of activated carbon adsorption | Water Technology
WEBFeb 1, 2016 · Figure 2. A horizontal bed configuration looks like this, whereas vertical beds take advantage of gravity flow. Mass transfer zone. Aqueous and gas phase applications develop a moving contaminant mass transport zone (MTZ) as more contaminated water or gas passes through a bed.
5 key performance indicators in reverse osmosis operation
WEBDec 22, 2015 · Reverse osmosis (RO) is a process that forces a feedwater stream containing dissolved impurities (salts and organics) through a semipermeable membrane into two separate streams: one of removed solids (concentrate or reject) and one of purified water, producing soft permeate water.
Piping for water and wastewater treatment systems
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Amin Almasi is a mechanical engineer in Australia. He is chartered professional engineer of Engineers Australia (MIEAust CPEng – Mechanical) and IMechE (CEng MIMechE) in addition to a M.S. and B.Sc. in mechanical engineering and Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ). He specializes in mechanical equipment …
The benefits of anaerobic wastewater treatment
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Conventional wastewater treatment in many regions consists of three distinct phases: primary, secondary and tertiary. The primary treatment involves the mechanical removal of solids by sedimentation or flotation and is followed by a secondary treatment which removes organic matter through microbial decomposition.
Back To Basics: Mechanical Seals for Water and Wastewater Pumps
WEBJul 1, 2011 · Main elements of a mechanical seals. All mechanical seals are constructed with the following basic sets of parts: A set of (very flat) machined and lapped primary sealing faces: The very close (near) contact between these two flat mating surfaces, which are perpendicular to the shaft, minimizes leakage.
Boiler Feed Water Treatment for Industrial Boilers and Power Plants
WEBNov 1, 2004 · By Michele Monroe. In the steam boiler industry, high purity feed water is required to ensure proper operation of steam generation systems. High purity feed water reduces the use of boiler chemicals due to less frequent blowdown requirements (reducing blowdown frequency by as much as a factor of 10).
Bacteria and viruses commonly found in drinking water
WEBJul 31, 2014 · Both bacteria and viruses are microorganisms regulated by EPA’s Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) criteria. Viruses are the smallest form of microorganisms capable of causing disease, particularly those of a fecal origin infectious to humans by waterborne transmission; bacteria are typically single-celled microorganisms that can …