Assignment:
Part.1: Wastewater Treatment
Complete the following questions. Respond with a 100- to 150-word answer to each question.
• Describe the wastewater treatment technologies in a conventional municipal wastewater treatment plant. Specifically discuss flow, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) removal, solids removal and handling, and effluent quality.
• Compare the wastewater treatment technologies described in the preceding question to technologies that would be used for a smaller flow system. How are flows, BOD removal, solids removal and handling, and effluent quality different for smaller systems?
• Describe the treatment technologies associated with advanced treatment that is beyond conventional treatment. Which pollutants are being addressed with advanced treatment? Why?
• Describe the major equipment associated with preliminary and primary treatment processes. What is the purpose of each piece of equipment for pollutant removal? Which solids residuals are generated?
• Describe the major equipment associated with secondary and disinfection treatment processes. What is the purpose of each piece of equipment for pollutant removal? Which solids residuals are generated?
• Describe the major equipment associated with advanced treatment processes. What is the purpose of each piece of equipment for pollutant removal? Which solids residuals are generated?
• Consider the solids residuals generated by the unit processes described in the three preceding questions. Describe residual treatment, handling, and disposal options. Which regulations apply to the final biosolids disposal?
• How do the concepts of asset management apply to wastewater treatment technologies? Specifically, discuss equipment maintenance, equipment failure, energy efficiency, emergency reserves, and standard practices. How do asset management concepts save customers money in the long run, in spite of potentially higher costs in the short term?
Part.2:
Consider the following questions:
1. What are some advantages of reusing biosolids instead of disposing of them in a landfill?
2. How is the wastewater you generate treated; specifically with what treatment processes? Is the wastewater treatment facility in compliance with regulations? Explain your answer.
3. What is the preliminary treatment process with water?
4. What is Grit Removal? How is it separated by gravity/velocity?
5. What are septic tanks, two-story tanks, and plain settling tanks when it comes to wastewater sedimentation?
6. Describe the Trickling filter systems. What is the objective?
7. What is a rotating biological contactor (RBC)?
8. Describe these three treatment processes: effluent polishing, nitrogen removal, and phosphorus removal.
9. What is dechlorination and sulfur dioxide dechlorination?
Part.3:
Resources: Research Project Matrix and City of Kelsey City Council information available through the City of Kelsey Virtual Organizations Portal.
Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that addresses the following:
Describe the wastewater collection considerations associated with each of the following:
• A milk processing and bottling plant
• A cheese factory
• A pharmaceutical plant
• A chicken hatchery
• A large shopping mall with several acres of parking
Describe how the sewer system operations would be affected if these industries came to the Town of Kelsey.
Discuss the differences among industrial wastewater sources, storm water, and municipal wastewater sources for each of the following characteristics:
• Flow
• Biochemical oxygen demand
• Solids
• Grease
• Storm water from roofs, parking lots, and so on
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.