The Definitive Guide to Energy Conservation in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Covering both drinking water treatment as well as wastewater, this authoritative guide from the Water Environment Federation presents the latest strategies for improving energy efficiency in plant operations. Each chapter discusses principles and concepts of energy requirements, potential sources of inefficiency, and recommended energy conservation measures for specific equipment and processes.

Energy Conservation in Water and Wastewater Facilities covers:

• Energy efficiency
• Utility billing procedures and incentives
• Electric motors and transformers
• Pumps
• Variable controls
• Aeration systems
• Blowers
• Solids processes
• Energy management
• Electricity basics
• Estimates of electricity used in treatment facilities