Piping for water and wastewater treatment systems
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Piping is an important part of modern water and wastewater treatment systems, water pumping units, desalination units, cooling water systems and others. Piping systems are like veins of modern plants. The piping is used to carry water, wastewater, chemicals and mixtures from one location to another. The design, construction, …
Bacteria and viruses commonly found in drinking water
WEBJul 31, 2014 · Here is a list of EPA regulated bacteria/viruses in drinking water, and their health risks: Legionella, a bacteria found naturally in the environment — typically in water, thrives in warm waters; this bacteria in water is a health risk if aerosolized (e.g., in a shower or air conditioning system) and inhaled, resulting in a type of pneumonia ...
Best practices for collecting water samples
WEBOct 9, 2014 · A good way to determine if you have run the water enough is to use onsite measurements like pH, temperature and conductivity. Take measurements every two to three minutes, and once you get three consistent measurements in a row, you are ready to collect samples. Once you have allowed sufficient water to flow, you are ready to collect …
Production of High-Quality Demineralized Water for Steam …
WEBAug 17, 2021 · A demineralized water facility produces process water and boiler feed water for use in steam generation by boilers. It also returns steam condensate from plants and pretreats it. A demineralized water facility consists of the following: • Demineralized raw water tanks and raw demineralized water pumps.
Activated-sludge troubleshooting guidelines | Water Technology
WEBJun 19, 2014 · To solve a problem using guidelines and procedures: 1) identify the problem, 2) determine the most likely cause and 3) consider suggested remedies or corrective measures. In identifying a problem, visual observation of the treatment process is essential and settle-ability tests are vital. Settling-test observations lead to appropriate remedies ...
The basics of activated carbon adsorption | Water Technology
WEBFeb 1, 2016 · Activated carbon removes water soluble organics and solids from water by backwashing. This MTZ has three working zones: Zone 1 (between A and B, a portion of the total length of the carbon bed) is completely used and no longer removes water-soluble contaminants. Zone 2 (between B and C) removes variable amounts of contaminants.
Troubleshooting a bladder pressure tank | Water Technology
WEBOct 13, 2010 · Troubleshooting guide. If it appears that a bladder tank is not operating correctly, check the tank’s air charge: Disconnect electrical power to the pump. Drain the tank by opening the closest faucet. Check the tank’s pressure by placing an air pressure gauge on the air charging valve on the top of the tank. Add air if the pressure is more ...
7 common types of industrial wastewater equipment
WEBFeb 23, 2018 · Top industrial wastewater equipment, benefits and ROI. The following list includes the seven most common types of wastewater equipment, how each operates, and how it affects a business’s profitability: 1. Ultrafiltration systems. Ultrafiltration (UF) is a pressure-driven process that uses a membrane to remove emulsified oils, metal …
5 key performance indicators in reverse osmosis operation
WEBDec 22, 2015 · The five most important parameters in reverse osmosis are the silt density index (SDI), differential pressure, normalized permeate flow, percent rejection and pressure drop coefficient. Reverse osmosis (RO) is a process that forces a feedwater stream containing dissolved impurities (salts and organics) through a semipermeable …
Boiler Feed Water Treatment for Industrial Boilers and Power Plants
WEBNov 1, 2004 · New Logic's VSEP system provides an alternative approach for boiler feed water treatment applications. In a single-step operation, VSEP will reduce hardness, TSS, TDS, and conductivity to provide a high quality boiler feed water stream for industrial boilers and power plants. In many applications, the addition of VSEP will eliminate ...