Factors affecting the performance of primary treatment in decentralized wastewater systems : research digest / / by Victor A. D'Amato [and nine others]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910812587503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Alexandria, VA : , : Water Environment Research Foundation : , : Co-published by IWA Publishing, , 2008
• ISBN: 1-78040-370-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (112 p.)
• Collana: Final report / Water Environment Research Foundation Factors affecting the performance of primary treatment in decentralized wastewater systems
• Disciplina: 628.16
• Soggetti: Septic tanks - United States; Sewage - Purification - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "04-DEC-7."; "Decentralized systems"--cover.; "Final report"--cover.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Cover""; ""Copyright""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Dedication ""; ""Abstract and Benefits""; ""Table of Contents""; ""List of Tables""; ""List of Figures""; ""List of Acronyms""; ""Executive Summary""; ""Background""; ""Primary Unit Objectives""; ""Biological Model of Septic Tank Function""; ""Modern History and Evolution of Primary Treatment Units""; ""Sedimentation Theory and its Relevance to Tank Design""; ""Alternate Septic Tank Designs""; ""Meander and Closed-Conduit, Laminar Flow Tanks""; ""UASB-Septic Tanks and Baffled Anaerobic Reactors""; ""Imhoff Tanks""; ""Septic Tank Treatment Efficacy""""Objectives""; ""Nutrients""; ""Other Wastewater Constituents""; ""Wastewater Source and Characteristics""; ""Facility Type""; ""Cluster Systems and Collection System Type""; ""Source Separation""; ""Septic Tank Design Characteristics""; ""Sizing""; ""Hydraulic Design and Characterization""; ""Geometry""; ""Compartmentation""; ""Septic Tank Inlet, Outlet, and Appurtenances""; ""Food Service Facilities and Grease Trap Design""; ""Seasonal/Temperature Effects on Biology""; ""Sludge/Scum ; Accumulation and Removal""; ""Use of Additives""; ""Water Softeners""; ""Garbage Grinders""""Inspection, Operation and Maintenance""; ""Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting""; ""Sampling""; ""Venting""; ""Tank Construction and Installation""; ""Existing Tank Standards""; ""State Regulations""; ""Industry Standards""; ""Research Recommendations""; ""Types of Studies""; ""Common Study Design Limitations""; ""Existing Data""; ""Conclusions""; ""Additional Resources""; ""Glossary ""; ""References""; ""Appendix A: Existing Tank Standards ""; ""Appendix B: History/Evolution of Primary Treatment Units in Decentralized Systems""