Using lessons learned and advanced methods to design a 1,500 Ml/day DAF water treatment plant

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 35-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. A. Crossley ◽  
M. T. Valade ◽  
J. Shawcross

The paper describes the method that led to the design of the 1,500 Ml/day dissolved air flotation (DAF) water treatment plant for Boston's water supply. In particular, the topics of flocculation techniques, floated solids removal and DAF recycle as they relate to very large capacity plant design are covered in detail. The use of mathematical models, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, to refine the design is described.

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Li ◽  
J. Zhang ◽  
J. Miao ◽  
J. Ma ◽  
W. Dong

Many approaches have been used to model the performance and efficiency of ozone contactors based on some assumptions to characterize the backmixing in fluids. Recently, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique has been proposed to simulate and optimize ozone contactors by calculating residence time distribution of fluid. To improve the ozone contactor performance of Bijianshan Water Treatment Plant in Shenzhen in South China, CFD was used for simulation and development of new optimization measures. Results showed that the low depth/length ratio of the contactor chambers in the original design resulted in short circuiting and backmixing, with the T10/HRT being only 0.40. Installation of guide plates substantially reduced short circuiting and backmixing with a much higher T10/HRT (0.66), increased by 73% compared with the original design.


1995 ◽  
Vol 31 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 213-223
Author(s):  
T. Schofield

Severn Trent Water are currently undertaking an extensive capital programme to enhance water treatment facilities at many of its major works. This paper describes the various aspects of the Birmingham Water Treatment Plant Redevelopment Strategy with specific emphasis on the factors that lead to the selection of dissolved air flotation (DAF) as a main stage of clarification and subsequent construction of the largest DAF plant in the world. The design, construction and operation of the plant are reviewed with particular attention to water quality and the use of carbon dioxide within the process stream to produce a stable treated water.


1995 ◽  
Vol 31 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 239-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Nickols ◽  
Gerard C. Moerschell ◽  
Michael V. Broder

The Millwood Water Treatment Plant in Westchester County, about 60 kilometres (35 miles) north of New York City, was commissioned in August 1993. This plant is the first dissolved air flotation (DAF) plant in the United States which uses the DAF technology and concepts that have become the industry standards in Europe and Australia. The $19-million plant was built to treat a previously unfiltered supply, to meet the requirements of the new federal Surface Water Treatment Rule. This paper describes the project in its entirety: starting from the planning, pilot testing, and process selection; proceeding to the means of overcoming resistance to a “new” process and obtaining regulatory body approvals; and outlining the design, process criteria, construction, and start-up of the plant. Operating results are also presented. The plant treats soft, slightly colored, generally low turbidity water which experiences occasional turbidity spikes of 100 NTU or more. The treatment process comprises two-stage mixing, three-stage flocculation, dissolved air flotation, ozonation for primary disinfection, dual-media filtration, and post-treatment with chlorine, sodium hydroxide, orthophosphate and fluoride. Flotation sludge is dewatered in on-site freeze/thaw lagoons for off-site disposal in a landfill.


1987 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 567-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark R. Wiesner ◽  
Charles R. O'Melia ◽  
Jared L. Cohon

Author(s):  
Robin Fearnley

Ratification of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWMC)[i] has now forced the hand of operators and ship owners to comply with the BWM, and without a great deal of time to react. The need to integrate and operate Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) Systems on In-Service ships, however, is not new, and BMT have recent and relevant experience in end-to-end BWT system solutions. In 2011 BMT Defence Services Ltd (BMT) produced the installation specification to enable A and P Falmouth Ltd (A and P) to carry out a ballast water treatment plant retrofit installation on the RFA Bay Class ships (i.e. RFA MOUNTS BAY, LARGS BAY and CARDIGAN BAY), enabling the ship to be approved and operated in compliance with the BWMC. In addition, BMT produced documentation to enable A and P to arrange, manage and perform the necessary test, trials and commissioning to prove the equipment installation and that it can be operated in accordance with the requirements of the BWMC. The objective of this paper is to take the reader through the process of design and embodiment of a BWT system retrofit on a relatively complex (with respect to the ballast system) ship. The Bay Class ships are Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) ships with separate forward and aft ballast systems (to allow the ships to function in their amphibious roles by way of their stern dock), and a ship wide Ballast Stripping system. Key design and engineering considerations are discussed below and recommendations for the installation of a ballast water treatment system are also offered. International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, International Maritime Organization, Adoption: 13 February 2004; Entry into force: 8 September 2017.


1971 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 281-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin P. Wanielista ◽  
Louis M. Falkson

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