ABSTRACT

A critical aspect of sustainability associated with water and wastewater systems is to maintain and manage infrastructure in the most efficient and economical manner while complying with environmental regulations and keeping rates at acceptable levels. Given the high cost of fuel, our growing population, and the associated increase in energy needs,

part |2 pages

Section I The Basics

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|6 pages

Water, Wastewater, and Energy

chapter 4|14 pages

Planning for a Sustainable Energy Future

part |2 pages

Section II. Energy-Efficient Equipment, Technology, and Operating Strategies

chapter 5|20 pages

Energy-Efcient Equipment

chapter 6|30 pages

Energy-Efcient Operating Strategies

part |2 pages

Section III. Energy-Efficient Technology

chapter 7|8 pages

Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

chapter 8|10 pages

Gas Turbines

chapter 9|12 pages

Microturbines

chapter 10|14 pages

Reciprocating Engines

chapter 11|12 pages

Steam Turbines

chapter 12|10 pages

Fuel Cells

chapter 13|22 pages

CHP and Wastewater Biogas

chapter 14|30 pages

Macro- and Microhydropower

chapter 15|22 pages

Solar Power

chapter 16|24 pages

Wind Power

chapter |2 pages

Section VI Appendices