Know Your Clarifiers and Make Confident Decisions
Sometimes clarifiers perform well and produce great effluent, but sometimes they don't. That's because clarifier capacity is dynamic. It changes in step with key parameters like MLSS concentration and Sludge Volume Index (SVI). Did you know that we can predict this change in capacity using State Point Analysis? Download my tool and use it produce a custom chart showing how your clarifier capacity changes with key process parameters. Use this chart as a quick reference to make confident decisions in real time.
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Meet the author, Chris Andres
Chris is a Licensed Wastewater Operator and Professional Engineer with experience in planning, design, construction, and operations of treatment facilities. Some resume highlights include:
- BS/MS in Civil Engineering from Purdue University
- Treatment process / operations specialist for 3 national engineering consulting firms
- Solved treatment challenges for >50 client organizations across 16 states in the USA
- Supported teams at >80 WWTPs ranging in size from 0.3 to 300 MGD
- WWTP Operations Supervisor for a 15 MGD BNR facility
- Utility Manager for a 45 MGD wastewater system featuring a team of 240 professionals, 900 miles pipe, 250 lift stations, 3 BNR facilities, and advanced reclaim distribution system
- Active in professional organizations, including State-sponsored Initial certification and continuing education training schools/committees
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