Efficient Redundancy Design Practices by T. M. Palmer - 9781843396413

Name: Efficient Redundancy Design Practices by T. M. Palmer - 9781843396413
Brand: IWA Publishing

IWA Publishing

Efficient Redundancy Design PracticesAuthor(s): T. M. Palmer\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: IWA Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: IWA Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781843396413, 978-1843396413\nSynopsis\nThe design of wastewater treatment plants with redundancy to assure a quality end product may be in conflict with efforts to assure effectiveness. Redundancy of major system components is to assure compliance with regulations and protection of the environment and the health and safety of the public and treatment plant staff. However, the capital costs and maintenance associated with redundant equipment does not necessarily enhance facility performance. There are a number of forces driving the level of redundancy in plant designs. Federal and state compliance regulations and the design engineer's past experiences will influence the plant design. To some extent the plant staff may also provide input into the plant design and, therefore, contributes to the redundancy. This report determines w