CE 326 FIELD TRIPAMES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (OPTIONAL)Place: Ames Wastewater Treatment PlantObjectives: To understand the treatment of municipal wastewater and the different processes involvedTime: Section 1 - Oct. 22, 2002 at 10:15 am.Section 2 - Oct. 23, 2002 at 2:15 pmPlease meet at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Assignment - answer the following questions.(i) Draw a flow diagram of the Ames Wastewater Treatment Plant showing each treatment unit, and chemicals added, if any. (ii) What are the functions of the two trickling filters?(iii) What are the overflow rates (surface settling rates) of primary and secondary clarifiers?What are the weir overflow rates for the primary and secondary clarifiers? You must obtain the appropriate data during the visit to estimate the overflow rates. Compare and comment on the overflow rates and weir overflow rates with that found in your text book.(iv) How is sludge managed at Ames Wastewater Treatment Plant? You need to describe the processes involved, byproducts formed and final disposal of residues?If you are not going, please write a one-page article on the Boston Harbor Cleanup, MA concentrating on the environmental issues involved and the treatment of wastewater (see http://www.sewage.net, look for Boston MWRA Facilities, MA, USA and http://www.history.rochester.edu/class/oldBosharb/harbor.htm). Important: in your writeup, provide an estimate of the overflow rates (surface settling rates) of the primary clarifiers for the Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant based on the information provided. Compare and comment on the overflow rates with that found in your text book.DirectionsUS 30I-35Ag-Pro Building1.5 milesNEVADAS-14First paved road after I-354 milessign - Ames Water Pollution Control PlantTreatment Plant1 milegravel roadgravel roadHuxleyDOT Weigh StationCambridgeKellyAmes NurseryUS 69US 69I-35ISUE-57NorthTo Des
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