Publicado originalmente en: New York : Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1985.

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Historical Background. -- Current Status. -- Future Directions. -- Plant Design. -- Scope of the Book References. -- Basic Design Considerations. -- Introduction. -- Initial and Design Years. -- Service Area. -- Site Selection. -- Design Population. -- Regulatory Controls and Effluent Limitations. -- Characteristics of Wastewater. -- Degree of Treatment. -- Choice of Treatment Processes, Process Train and Comparison of Alternatives. -- Equipment Selection. -- Plant Layout and Hydraulic Profile. -- Energy and Resource Requirements. -- Plant Economics. -- Environmental Impact Assessment. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Wastewater Characteristics. -- Introduction. -- Municipal Water Demand. -- Wastewater Flow. -- Quality of Wastewater. -- Characteristics of Wastewater. -- Unit Waste Loading and Population. -- Equivalents. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Wastewater Treatment Unit Operations and Processes, and Process Diagram. -- Introduction. -- Liquid Treatment Systems. -- Sludge Processing and Disposal. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Predesign Studies. -- Introduction. -- Project Planning. -- Facility Planning. -- Preparation of Design Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimates, and Support Documents. -- Discussion Topics. -- Model Facility Plan. -- Introduction. -- Project Identification. -- Objectives and Scope. -- Effluent Limitations and Initial Design Period. -- Existing and Future Conditions. -- Forecast of Waste-water Characteristics from Service Areas. -- Wastewater Treatment Process Alternatives. -- Engineer's Development of the Proposed Project. -- Financial Status. -- Description of Selected Wastewater Treatment Facility. -- Environmental Impact Assessment. -- Public Participation. -- Program Cost. -- Breakdown Time. -- Schedule for Project Milestones. -- Attachments. -- Problems and Discussion Topics References. -- Design of Intercepting Sewers. -- Introduction. -- Design and Construction of Community Sewerage System. -- Information Checklist for the Design of Sanitary Sewers. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting in Sanitary Sewers. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion. -- Topics References. -- Screening. -- Introduction. -- Types of Screens. -- Design Factors for Bar Racks (Bar Screens). -- Equipment Manufacturers of Bar Racks. -- Information Checklist for Design of Bar Rack. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance and Troubleshooting at Mechanically Cleaned Bar Rack. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Pumping Station. -- Introduction. -- Pump Types and Applications. -- Types of Pumping Stations. -- Hydraulic Terms and Definitions Commonly Used in Pumping. -- Centrifugal Pumps. -- Design of Pump Stations. -- Manufacturers of Pumping Equipment. -- Information Checklist for Design of Pumping Station. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Pumping Station. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Flow Measurement. -- Introduction. -- Location of Flow Measurement Devices. -- Flow Measurement Methods and Devices. -- Flow Sensors and Recorders. -- Equipment Manufacturers for Flow-Measuring and Flow-Sensing Devices and Recorders. -- Information Checklist for Design of Flow-Measuring Device. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion. -- Topics References. -- Grit Removal. -- Introduction. -- Location of Grit Removal Facility. -- Gravity Settling. -- Types of Grit Removal Facilities. -- Grit Collection and Removal. -- Quantity of Grit. -- Grit Disposal Equipment. -- Manufacturers of Grit Removal Facilities. -- Information Checklist for Design of Grit Removal. -- Facility Design Example. -- Operations and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Aerated Grit Removal Facility. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Primary Sedimentation. -- Introduction. -- Flocculent Settling (Type II). -- Types of Sediment Basins. -- Design Factors. -- Enhanced Sedimentation. -- Equipment Manufacturers of Sedimentation Basins. -- Information Checklist for Design of Sedimentation Basin. -- Design Example. -- Operations and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Primary Sedimentation Facilities. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Biological Waste Treatment. -- Introduction. -- Fundamentals of Biological Waste Treatment. -- Aerobic Suspended Growth Reactors. -- Aerobic Attached Growth and Combined Attached and Suspended Growth. -- Biological Treatment. -- Anaerobic Suspended-Growth Biological Treatment. -- Anaerobic Attached Growth Biological Treatment. -- Biological Nutrient Removal Processes. -- Secondary Clarifiers. -- Equipment Manufacturers of Biological Waste Treatment Processes. -- Information Checklist for BNR and Clarification Facilities. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Activated Sludge Treatment Facility. -- Specifications Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Disinfection. -- Introduction. -- Methods of Disinfection. -- Kinetics of Disinfection. -- Disinfection with Chlorine. -- Dechlorination Chlorine Dioxide. -- Bromine. -- Chloride. -- Ozonation. -- UV Disinfection Equipment Manufacturers of a UV Disinfection Facility. -- Information Checklist for Design of a UV Disinfection Facility. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at UV Disinfection Facility. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Effluent Disposal. -- Introduction. -- Methods of Effluent. -- Reuse and Disposal Information. -- Checklist for Design of Outfall Structure. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Outfall Structure. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Sources of Sludge and Thickener Design. -- Introduction. -- Characteristics of Municipal Sludge. -- Sludge-Processing Systems and Environmental Control. -- Volume-Weight Relationship and Pumping. -- Preliminary Operations. -- Sludge Thickening. -- Equipment Manufacturers. -- Information Checklist for Thickener Design. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Sludge-Thickening Facility. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Sludge Stabilization. -- Introduction. -- Process Selection. -- Anaerobic Digestion. -- Aerobic Digestion. -- Other Sludge Stabilization Processes. -- Equipment Manufacturers of Sludge Stabilization Systems. -- Information Checklist for Design of Sludge Stabilization Facility. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Sludge Stabilization Facility. -- Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Sludge Conditioning and Dewatering. -- Introduction. -- Sludge Conditioning. -- Sludge Dewatering. -- Equipment Manufacturers of Sludge Conditioning and Dewatering Systems. -- Information Checklist for Design of Sludge Conditioning and Dewatering Facilities. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Troubleshooting at Belt Filter Press. -- Specifications Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Sludge Disposal. -- Introduction. -- Overview of Sludge Disposal Practices. -- Sludge Conversion Processes. -- Land Applications of Municipal Sludge (Biosolids). -- Sludge Disposal by Landfilling. -- Information Checklist for Design of Sludge Disposal Facility. -- Design Example. -- Operation and Maintenance, and Specifications. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Plant Layout. -- Introduction. -- Factors Affecting Plant Layout and Site Development. -- Design Example. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Yard Piping and Hydraulic Profile. -- Introduction. -- Yard Piping. -- Plant Hydraulics. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Instrumentation and Controls. -- Introduction. -- Benefits and Need of Instrumentation and Control Systems. -- Sludge Dewatering. -- Equipment Manufacturers of Instrumentation and Control Systems. -- Information Checklist for Design and Selection of Instrumentation and Control Systems. -- Design Example. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Design Summary Advanced Wastewater Treatment and Upgrading Secondary Treatment Facility. -- Introduction. -- Natural Systems. -- Overview of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technology Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Wastewater Treatment Systems for Small Flows. -- Introduction. -- Wastewater Problems of Small Communities. -- Strategy for Selection of Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems for Small Flows. -- Wastewater Flowrates and Characteristics. -- Site Evaluation and Selection for Onsite Treatment and Effluent Disposal. -- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. -- Final Disposal Methods. -- Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal Systems for Sewered Areas. -- Problems and Discussion Topics. -- References. -- Management of Stormwater and Combined Sewer Overflows. -- Introduction. -- Current Status.

Ingenieros, científicos y analistas financieros deben utilizar los principios de una amplia gama de disciplinas: ingeniería, química, microbiología, la geología, la arquitectura y la economía para llevar a cabo las responsabilidades de diseño de una planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales. El objetivo de este libro es presentar las cuestiones técnicas y no técnicas que se tratan con mayor frecuencia en los informes de planificación y diseño de instalaciones de tratamiento de aguas residuales preparados por los ingenieros en ejercicio. Los temas tratados incluyen la planificación de instalaciones, descripción del proceso, la lógica de selección de procesos, cálculos de balance de masa, los cálculos de diseño y conceptos para dimensionamiento de equipos. Teoría, diseño, operación y mantenimiento, resolución de problemas, la selección del equipo y las especificaciones están integrados para cada proceso de tratamiento. Por lo tanto la delimitación de dicha información para su uso por los estudiantes y los ingenieros en ejercicio es el propósito principal de este libro.