The Physics of Water Treatment Design

Acknowledgements

• Acknowledgements
• Authors

Chapter 1: Introduction

• The Physics of Water Treatment Design
• Challenges

Chapter 2: Fluids and Hydraulics

• Fluid Mechanics
• Fluid Mechanics Derivations
• Plant Hydraulics
• Manifold Hydraulics

Chapter 3: Fluid Deformation, Fractals, and Forces

• Energy Dissipation Rate, Velocity Gradient, and Mixing
• Fluid Deformation and Energy Dissipation Derivations
• Flocs, Fractals, Forces
• Fluidized Suspensions

Chapter 4: Chemistry of Water Treatment

• Chemistry of Coagulant Nanoparticles
• Carbonate Reactions, Buffering, and pH

Chapter 5: Flow Control and Measurement

• Constant Head Tanks
• AguaClara Flow Control and Measurement Technologies
• Flow Control and Measurement Derivations
• Flow Control and Measurement Solution
• Entrance Tank Design

Chapter 6: Rapid Mix

• Rapid Mix Introduction
• Rapid Mix Design
• Rapid Mix: Examples
• Rapid Mix Theory and Future Work
• Rapid Mix Mechanical Solution
• Rapid Mix Design Solution

Chapter 7: Flocculation

• Introduction
• AguaClara Hydraulic Flocculation Model
• Flocculation Derivations
• Flocculation Design
• Flocculation Design Challenge
• Mechanical Flocculator Solution
• Flocculation Model Solution
• Flocculator Design Solution

Chapter 8: Clarification

• Clarification Introduction
• Clarifier Derivations
• Clarifier Design
• Clarification Design Challenge
• Future Work
• Clarification Examples

Chapter 9: Filtration

• Filtration Introduction
• Open Stacked Rapid Sand Filter Design
• Filtration Design Challenge
• Filtration Theory and Future Work
• Filtration Design Solution

Chapter 10: Design and Implementation

• AguaClara Infrastructure Design Engine
• AguaClara Specifications

Chapter 11: Dissolved Gas

• Dissolved Gas Introduction

Chapter 12: Operation

• Coagulant Automation
• Plant Operation Troubleshooting

Appendix 1 + Resources

• Python Tutorial
• Equation Quick Reference
• Glossary

Contributor's guide

• Introduction to RST and Sphinx for Textbook Contributors
• Functionality in RST and AguaClara Convention
• Parameter Convention List

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