Retrofit conserves energy at a water pollution control facility

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · AIChE Symp. Ser.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5436623

Haimes, A S; Dedyo, J

A major retrofit of process structures and incorporation of additional mechanical equipment was undertaken to replace the existing chemical phosphorus removal process with a biological phosphorus removal process. The new process will reduce energy use up to 81% and lime use up to 86% at the Amherst, New York water pollution control facility.

• Research Organization: Charles R. Velzy Assoc, Armonk, NY
• OSTI ID: 5436623
• Journal Information: AIChE Symp. Ser.; (United States), Vol. 77
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
42 ENGINEERING
WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
RETROFITTING
PHOSPHORUS
REMOVAL
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
CONTROL
ELEMENTS
NONMETALS
POLLUTION CONTROL
320604* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Municipalities & Community Systems- Municipal Waste Management- (1980-)
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