| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 149 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Chapter 1 Introduction 1 -- What is Ultraviolet Disinfection? 1 -- How Does UV Disinfection Compare to Chemical Disinfection? -- History of Ultraviolet Disinfection 2 -- Government Regulations 5 -- Advantages and Disadvantages of UV Disinfection 6 -- References 8 -- Chapter 2 Fundamentals of UV Light and Photochemistry 11 -- Light and Photons 11 -- UV Light Spectral Ranges 12 -- Emission, Transmission, and Absorption of Light 13 -- What Happens When UV Light Reaches Its Intended Target 19 -- Laws of Photochemistry 19 -- Advanced Oxidation Technologies 21 -- References 22 -- Chapter 3 Mechanism of UV Disinfection 25 -- Inactivation Mechanisms 25 -- Reactivation Mechanisms 29 -- UV Sensitivity of Microorganisms 31 -- UV Dose (Fluence) in a UV Reactor 37 -- References 39 -- Chapter 4 UV Disinfection Regulations Summary 41 -- Regulatory Background 41 -- Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 43 -- Ground Water Rule 45 -- References 46 -- Chapter 5 UV Disinfection Equipment 49 -- Types of Available UV Equipment 49 -- UV Lamps 51 -- UV Sensors 58 -- Sleeves 59 -- Ancillary Components 60 -- Full-Scale Operating UV Disinfection Systems 60 -- References 60 -- Chapter 6 Validation of UV Reactor Performance 63 -- Regulatory Requirements 63 -- Biodosimetry Process 64 -- Overview of USEPA Recommended Approach 65 -- Modeling UV Dose (Fluence) Distributions 71 -- Validation Effects on UV Facility Design 74 -- References 75 -- Chapter 7 Effects of Water Quality on UV Disinfection 77 -- UV Transmittance 77 -- Fouling 80 -- Turbidity 81 -- Upstream Treatment 82 -- Algae 83 -- Chlorine Reduction 83 -- By-products From UV Treatment 84 -- Site-Specific and Operational Issues 84 -- References 85 -- Chapter 8 Potential Locations for UV Disinfection Facilities 87 -- Filtered Water Systems 87 -- Unfiltered Systems Applications 90 -- Uncovered Reservior Applications 90 -- Groundwater Applications 91 -- Small Systems 91 -- Reuse Applications 91 -- Reference 92 -- Chapter 9 UV Facility Design Issues 93 -- Disinfection Goals 93 -- Key Design Criteria 94 -- Hydraulics 97 -- Electric Power Systems 100 -- Site Constraints/Layout 101 -- Cost Estimation 102 -- Design Tools Available 102 -- Modeling to Assist Design 103 -- References 103 -- Chapter 10 Start-up, Operations and Maintenance 105 -- Operational Requirements 105 -- Steps for Facility Start-up 106 -- Routine Operations and Maintenance Tasks 108 -- Monitoring 110 -- Monitoring and Recording Frequencies 114 -- Reporting Requirements 116 -- Troubleshooting 116 -- Reference 116 -- Chapter 11 Safety and Handling of UV Equipment 119 -- UV Light Exposure 119 -- Electrical Safety 120 -- Burn Safety 120 -- Lamp Break Issues 120 -- Operator Health and Safety-Mercury Exposure Limits 121 -- Mercury Release Response 121 -- References 124 -- Chapter 12 Issues for a Water Utility Manager 125 -- Using an Engineering Consulting Firm or Go-it-Alone? 125 -- Information Needs 125 -- Information to Provide and Questions for a Potential Engineering -- Consulting Firm 126 -- Questions for a Potential UV Equipment Manufacturer 126 -- Government Regulations 127 -- Reference 127 -- Appendix A Terms, Units, Symbols, and Definitions 133 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Water -- Purification -- Ultraviolet treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Water -- Purification -- Ultraviolet treatment
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Cotton, Christine A. (Christine Anne)
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| LC no. |
2008014266 |
| ISBN |
9781615838158 |
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1615838155 |
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1583215840 |
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9781583215845 |
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9781613000779 |
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1613000774 |
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