| Main Title |
Technology assessment of solar thermal energy applications in wastewater treatment / |
| CORP Author |
Roy F. Weston, inc. |
| Publisher |
Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
| Year Published |
1982 |
| Report Number |
EPA 600-2-82-006; EPA-68-03-2775 |
| Stock Number |
PB82-229790 |
| OCLC Number |
14079001 |
| Subjects |
Sewage disposal plants--United States ;
Solar heating
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| Additional Subjects |
Sewage treatment ;
Sludge drying ;
Anaerobic processes ;
Space heating ;
Potable water ;
Cost analysis ;
Technology assessment ;
Solar process heat ;
Solar space heating ;
Solar water heating ;
Anaerobic digestion
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBD |
EPA 600-2-82-006 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
01/16/2020 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-2-82-006 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
| ELBD |
EPA 600-2-82-006 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
11/20/1998 |
| ESAD |
EPA 600-2-82-006 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
06/03/2005 |
| NTIS |
PB82-229790 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
x, 99 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
Three major areas were identified for which solar thermal energy usage has potential applicability in Publicly Owned Treatment Works. These areas include space and domestic water heating, anaerobic digester heating, and sludge drying. The report contains a detailed analysis of solar heating of anaerobic digesters utilizing an active solar energy (flat-plate collector) system. A present worth cost-effectiveness analysis was performed whereby the present worth of the anaerobic digester gas conserved was compared to the present worth of the solar energy collection system. Based on the analysis, solar-aided anaerobic digester heating proved uneconomical at all locations within the United States. A sensitivity analysis was performed to determine which variable had the greatest effect on the cost analysis. Variables considered included collector system price per unit area, annual operations and maintenance cost, fuel escalation cost factor, and percent solids in digester feed. The analysis indicated that the collector system cost was the most sensitive item. |
| Notes |
"EPA 600-2-82-006." "February 1982." Cover title. "Contract no. 68-03-2775." Includes bibliographical references (pages 72-75). |
