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Process Selection of Biosolids Management Systems

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This chapter presents a methodology for process selection and design of biosolids management systems. Topics discussed include systems approach, process selection logic, approaches to sidestream management, the concept of sizing equipment, contingency planning, and other general design considerations such as energy conservation and cost-effective analysis.

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    Nazih K. Shammas (Professor, Ex-Dean and Director, Advisor, Environmental Engineering Consultant) & Lawrence K. Wang (Dean and Director (retired), Assistant to the President (retired), Vice President (retired)

  2. Krofta Engineering Corporation, Lenox, MA

    Nazih K. Shammas (Professor, Ex-Dean and Director, Advisor, Environmental Engineering Consultant) & Lawrence K. Wang (Dean and Director (retired), Assistant to the President (retired), Vice President (retired)

  3. Zorex Corporation, Newtonville, NY

    Lawrence K. Wang (Dean and Director (retired), Assistant to the President (retired), Vice President (retired)

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Shammas, N.K., Wang, L.K. (2008). Process Selection of Biosolids Management Systems. In: Wang, L.K., Shammas, N.K., Hung, YT. (eds) Biosolids Engineering and Management. Handbook of Environmental Engineering, vol 7. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-174-1_13

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