Metro Chicago's study of energy alternatives for wastewater treatment

Journal Article · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6292543

McMillan, H H; Rimkus, R R; Neil, F C

Three energy conservation measures were implemented by the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, Ill., in sewage and wastewater management operations. In-house steam generation, digester gas utilization, and utilization of purchased electric energy reduced plant energy demands by 44%. Existing steam boiler turbine systems were replaced with electric-motor-based systems operating with purchased electricity. This eliminated the need for heat drying, which is the most energy-intensive sludge process. (2 graphs, 6 tables)

• Research Organization: Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, Ill
• OSTI ID: 6292543
• Journal Information: J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 53:2; ISSN JWPFA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320603* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Public Utilities-- (1980-)
CHICAGO
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GREAT LAKES REGION
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
ILLINOIS
LIQUID WASTES
NORTH AMERICA
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
SEWAGE
USA
WASTE WATER
WASTES
WATER
WATER TREATMENT PLANTS