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Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulics Handbook
for Engineers and Operators

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1




1.2



1.3

Overview of Teatment Systems
1.1.1 Historical Perspective and Needs
1.1.2 United States Regulatory Framework
1.1.3 Types of Treatment Systems
1.1.4 Major Plant Components
Fundamental Aspects of Plant Analysis
1.2.1 Fluid Properties
1.2.2 Classification of Flows
1.2.3 Modeling
Solved Problems
 
CHAPTER 2. PRESSURIZED PIPE FLOW
2.1
2.2

2.3


2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Introduction
Governing Equations for Steady Flow
2.2.1 Peak Flow Estimation Method
Energy Losses
2.3.1 Friction Losses
2.3.2 Form Losses
Hydraulic Gradient Evaluation
Pipes in Series and Parallel
Branching Pipes
Non-Newtonian Flow
Solved Problems

CHAPTER 3. OPEN CHANNEL HYDRAULICS
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4


3.5
3.6




3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10

Introduction
Governing Equations for Steady Flow
Critical Flow
Flow Resistance
3.4.1 Chezy (Kutter) Formula
3.4.2 Manning Formula
Uniform Flow
Gradually Varied Flow
3.6.1 Gradually Varied Flow Equation
3.6.2 Classification of Water Surface Profiles
3.6.3 Direct Step Method
3.6.4 Standard Step Method
Rapidly Varied Flow
Form Losses
Hydraulic Gradient Evaluation
Solved Problems

 
CHAPTER 4. FLOW MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL
4.1.
4.2





4.3





4.4
4.5
Introduction
Pipe Flow
4.2.1 Orifices
4.2.2 Venturi Meters
4.2.3 Other Flow Measurement Devices
4.2.4 Valves
4.2.5 Flow Manifolds
Free Surface Flow
4.3.1 Weirs
4.3.2 Gates
4.3.3 Orifices
4.3.4 Parshall Flumes
4.3.5 Flow Distribution and Collection
Hydraulic Mixing
Solved Problems
 
CHAPTER 5. PUMPING SYSTEMS

5.1
5.2
5.3





5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7

Introduction
Types of Pumps
Pump Hydraulics
5.3.1 Terminology
5.3.2 Characteristic Curves
5.3.3 Determining the System Operating Point
5.3.4 Affinity Laws
5.3.5 Cavitation and Limits on Pump Location
Considerations in Pump Selection
Multiple Pump Systems
Pumping Stations
Solved Problems
 
CHAPTER 6. HYDRAULIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
6.1
6.2
6.3


6.4
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6.6
6.7
Introduction
Plant Location and Layout
Treatment Plant Capacity
6.3.1 Service Area
6.3.2 Evaluation of Design Flows
Evaluation of Source Water or Influent Quality
Treatment Technologies
6.5.1 Screening
6.5.2 Coagulation
6.5.3 Sedimentation
6.5.4 Filtration and Membrane Systems
6.5.5 Aeration
6.5.6 Disinfection
6.5.7 Chemical Precipitation and Ion Exchange
6.5.8 Residuals Management
6.5.9 Plant Outfall
Hydraulic Profiling
Solved Problems
 

APPENDICES


APPENDIX A. NOMENCLATURE

APPENDIX B. UNIT CONVERSIONS


 
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