Tag: strategies
Introduction In the specification of wastewater treatment physical separation equipment—specifically secondary clarification, gravity thickening, and grit removal systems—engineers often reach a critical decision point that dictates plant reliability for decades. The choice frequently boils down to two distinct philosophies: the standardized, process-optimized approach typical of major global OEMs (like Evoqua/Xylem) versus the heavy-duty, custom-fabrication approach […]
Introduction The “Silver Tsunami”—the mass retirement of experienced operators and maintenance technicians—is widely regarded as the single greatest threat to the reliability of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. While engineers spend thousands of hours designing hydraulic profiles, biological processes, and structural reinforcements, the human element of the control loop is often relegated to a single […]
Introduction: The Neural Network of Water Infrastructure In the modern landscape of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, the electrical control panel serves as the central nervous system of the facility. While pumps move the fluid and valves direct the flow, it is the control panel—engineered and fabricated by specialized System Integrators (SIs)—that dictates […]
1) INTRODUCTION UV disinfection systems are frequently over-simplified during the preliminary design phase as “pipes with lights,” leading to significant operational headaches down the line. A common challenge engineers face is distinguishing between conventional UV reactor designs and newer optical technologies when high-level pathogen log removal (e.g., Adenovirus) or difficult water matrices are involved. Statistics […]
Introduction Liquid storage and containment are fundamental to the integrity of any treatment plant or distribution network, yet they are often treated as static commodities rather than dynamic process vessels. For municipal consulting engineers and utility directors, the failure of a storage tank represents more than just a leak; it signifies a catastrophic breach of […]
Introduction In the high-stakes environment of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, few decisions impact long-term operational costs (OPEX) as significantly as the selection of oxidation and gas handling systems. Engineers frequently underestimate the lifecycle implications of dielectric technologies and cooling requirements when specifying ozone generation systems for disinfection, micropollutant removal, or sludge handling. A specification […]
Introduction The pressure to intensify nutrient removal within existing wastewater treatment plant footprints has never been higher. For municipal and industrial engineers, the Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) and Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) processes represent a critical solution to this density problem. However, a staggering number of retrofit projects face operational bottlenecks not because […]
Introduction One of the most persistent challenges in municipal and industrial water treatment design is the fragmentation of technology. A typical treatment plant is a complex assembly of headworks, biological processes, clarification, disinfection, and solids handling systems. When engineers treat these as isolated unit processes, the facility often suffers from integration failures, disparate control philosophies, […]
Location: Orlando, Orange County, FloridaOperating Authority: Orange County Utilities (OCU)Design Capacity: 24.0 MGD (Annual Average Daily Flow)Treatment Level: Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) / 100% Water Reuse 1. Introduction The Eastern Water Reclamation Facility (EWRF) serves as a cornerstone of water resource management for the rapidly expanding eastern sector of Orange County, Florida. Operated by Orange […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFCAWTP) Location: 2700 Maritime Boulevard, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida Operating Authority: City of Tampa Wastewater Department Design Capacity: 96 MGD (Annual Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~55-60 MGD Population Served: ~720,000 residents Service Area: City of Tampa and portions of unincorporated Hillsborough […]