Welcome to the AWRA-PMAS
...providing a forum for discussion and exchange of information and ideas relative to water resources management issues specific to our metropolitan area.
Our next meeting is scheduled for:
Kick off the 2010 - 2011 Speaker Series Season with us
Thursday, September 16, 2010
11:30am - 1:30pm
Registration, networking and lunch begin at 11:30.
Speaker begins at 12 pm noon.
1515 Arch St., 18th Floor
Beyond Net Zero Energy: Case Studies of Wastewater Treatment for Power Production
William E. Toffey, Effluential Synergies LLC
This presentation will show how the dual goals of energy self-sufficiency and optimum treatment processing can lead wastewater agencies to go beyond the goal of achieving net zero energy wastewater operations. The energy content of wastewater surpasses the energy required of treatment, reportedly be a factor of up to 10 times. Nevertheless, conventional activated sludge plants with advanced treatment purchase typically 1,800 kWh/MG of electricity, with facilities varying from 1,000 to 3,000 kWh/MG. Energy efficiency studies conclude that the potential for energy use reductions through efficient pumps and aerators are on the order of 30 to 50 percent, which is a range of about 400 to 700 kWh/MG. For plants with anaerobic digestion, a rule-of-thumb for electrical production from biogas-fueled generators is 500 kWh/MG. In the future, advances in treatment technologies will likely increase biogas yield from received BOD in wastewater or from delivered sources. Also, emerging tools for controlling energy production and demand in synchrony with real-time wholesale electricity pricing on the grid will incentivize WWTPs to manage operations for a significant financial return, going beyond the NZE goal to serving as a source of community power.
We hope that you enjoyed a wonderful summer; please join us for the kick off session of the new season!!!
Membership renewals are effective September 2010
ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
As a result of our recent elections for the board, we are proud to announce our new board positions! The new board leadership for the AWRA-PMAS 2010 /2011 season is as follows:
President: Desiree Henning Dudley, PA DEP Southeast Region
President Elect: Sarah RobbGrieco, TTF Partnership
Vice President: Paul Racette, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Treasurer: Marlou Church Gregory, AMEC
Secretary: Jaclyn Marge, Philadelphia Water Department
Membership Chair: Chris McEntee, Greeley & Hansen
Past President: Robert J. Ryan, Ph.D., P.E., Temple University
Thank you for your participation in this important matter and please forward any of your suggestions for speakers/topics for the next 2010/2011 section season starting Sept. 16.
Our meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month, September through June. Please click on "Events" link to register for this meeting and to see a listing of future meeting dates and topics.
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