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EFFECTS OF THERMAL TREATMENT OF SLUDGE ON MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT COSTS
Citation:
Ewing, Jr., L., H. Almgren, AND R. Culp. EFFECTS OF THERMAL TREATMENT OF SLUDGE ON MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT COSTS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/2-78/073 (NTIS PB285707), 1978.
Description:
Data for estimating average construction costs and operation and maintenance requirements are presented for thermal treatment of municipal wastewater sludges; for handling, treatment, and disposal of the strong liquor generated; and for controlling odors produced. Size ranges covered are treatment plants of 1 to 100 mgd, and sludge handling facilities of 1 to 100 tons per day. Estimating data are included for many separate process functions associated with thermal treatment of sludge, processing of the sidestreams, and control of odors produced. Where possible, cost components are presented in a manner which will allow adjustment to fluctuating costs for labor, materials, and energy.