Managing Wastewater during emergencies

Question

I would like to hear your thoughts about how to manage the wastewater in Sewage treatment plants (STPs) in case of emergencies. Taking into consideration that the inflow of wastewater usually continues 24/7 with high and low peak periods, and also mega treatment capacity plant (more than 50k m3/d). How do you evaluate discharging the wastewater to the sea through a sea outfall pipeline of more than 20 m deep?

David Knowles · Answer

There is a company that produces large iron metal batteries that are designed to last decades and can power entire power grids for long periods of time. They are currently being deployed in smaller cities in the U.S.  where power grid failures are imminent.  These batteries are typically paired with solar or wind power systems to answer long term power grid failure, however they don’t need to be.  I don’t recall the company name off the top of my head.  If you want to send me an email I can get the info and send it to you.  As I recall the batteries are very economical and don’t suffer from much degradation over time and cycles.  Here is my email.  Jdaveknowles@gmail.com

Omeje Maxwell · Answer

Identify and prepare for an alternative treatment paths in case of equipment failures or process disruptions. This could involve bypassing certain stages,  rerouting flows, or implementing temporary treatment measures....Remember each sewage treatment plant may have specific design considerations and local regulations,  so tailor these guidelines to your plant's unique circumstances..Goodluck

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