TECHNICAL NOTES
Nov 1, 1997
Clarifier Design Concept—Larger is Better
Authors: Orris E. Albertson and John P. WilsonAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 123, Issue 11
Abstract
Although industry has historically constructed larger and deeper circular clarifiers-thickeners, municipal wastewater facility design practice has been to utilize multiple small and shallow clarifiers. The latter practice has resulted in lower areal capacity and more complex facilities that are proving to be more difficult and costly to expand. The capital costs of larger units with more reserve peak flow capacity are equal or lower and plant operation is simplified.
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Orris E. Albertson
Process Des. Consult., Enviro Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84165-0312.
John P. Wilson
Proj. Mgr., Gray and Osborne, Seattle, WA.
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