Description

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers, construction managers and plant operators interested in learning about handling, treatment and disposal of oily wastewater sludge. Here is what is discussed: 1. SLUDGE DEWATERING AND DISPOSAL, 2. SLUDGE DRYING BEDS, 3. DRYING LAGOONS, 4. MECHANICAL DEWATERING AND DISPOSAL, 5. SLUDGE DISPOSAL, 6. OIL RECLAMATION, 7. DEMULSIFICATION, 8. PUMPS, VALVES, AND PIPING, 9. INSTRUMENTATION.

About the Author

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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.