Fundamentals of public utilities management / Frank R. Spellman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spellman, Frank R., author.

Series:

Old Dominion University faculty author : Environmental health.

Old Dominion University faculty author : Environmental health

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water quality management.

Water-supply.

Sewage--Purification.

Sewage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2021.

Summary:

"Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management provides practical information for constructing a roadmap for successful compliance with new and ever-changing regulatory frameworks, upgrading and maintenance, and general management of utilities operations. It describes current challenges faced by utility managers and offers best practices. In an effort to maximize the usefulness of the material for a broad audience, the text is written in a straightforward, user-friendly, conversational style for students and practicing professionals alike. Features : Presents numerous illustrative examples and case studies throughout, examines environmental compliance and how to best work with continually changing regulations, and frames the discussions in a context of energy conservation and ongoing sustainability efforts. Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management is designed to provide insight and valuable information to public utility sector managers and prospective managers in water operations (drinking water, wastewater, storm water), and to serves the needs of students, teachers, consulting engineers, and technical personnel in city, state, and federal public sectors"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title

Title

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Author Biography

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Chapter 1 What Is Public Utility Management?

Introduction

Key Terms and Definitions

Public Utilities Manager Qualifications

A Regulatory View of Effective Management

Attributes of Effectively Managed Water Sector Utilities

Measuring Organization Effectiveness

Benchmarking

References and Recommended Reading

Chapter 2 Current Management Issues in Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations

The Paradigm Shift

A Change in the Way Things Are Understood and Done

Multiple-Barrier Concept

Multiple-Barrier Approach: Wastewater Operations

Management Problems Facing Water and Wastewater Operations

Compliance with New, Changing, and Existing Regulations

Maintaining Infrastructure

Privatization and/or Re-engineering

Water the New Oil?

Water Use

Technical Management versus Professional Management

References and Recommendations

Chapter 3 Water/Wastewater Infrastructure: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Sustainable Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Cash Cows or Cash Dogs?

The Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Gap

Energy Efficiency: Water/Wastewater Treatment

Chapter 4 Characteristics of Wastewater and Drinking Water Industries

Introduction (USEPA 2002)

Wastewater Treatment

Drinking Water Treatment

The Honeymoon Is Over

Characteristics of Wastewater Industry

Wastewater Treatment Process: The Model

Characteristics of the Drinking Water Industry

Capital Stock and Impact on Operations/Maintenance

Useful Life of Assets

Operating and Maintaining (O&amp

M) Capital Stock

Wastewater Capital Stock

Drinking Water Capital Stock

Costs of Providing Service.

References and Recommended Reading

Chapter 5 Planning for a Sustainable Energy Future

Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment: Energy Usage

Present and Future Challenges

Fast Facts

Benchmark It!

Collection of Baseline Data and Tracking Energy Use

Baseline Audit

Field Investigation

Create Equipment Inventory and Distribution of Demand and Energy

Chapter 6 Energy Efficient Operating Strategies

Electrical Load Management

Rate Schedules

Energy Demand Management

Electrical Load Management Success Stories

Operation and Maintenance: Energy Cost-Saving Procedures

Chandler Municipal Utilities, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Airport Water Reclamation Facility, Prescott, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Somerton Municipal Water, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (February 21, 2012)

Eastern Municipal Water District, California (February 21, 2012)

Port Drive Water Treatment Plant, Lake Havasu, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Reno, Nevada (February 21, 2012)

Tucson Water, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Chino Water Production Facility, Prescott, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Somerton Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Chapter 7 Energy Conservation Measures for Wastewater Treatment

Pumping Energy Conservation Measures

Pumping System Design

Pump Motors

Power Factor

Variable Frequency Drives

Aeration Blowers

High-Speed Gearless (Turbo) Blowers

Single-Stage Centrifugal Blowers

New Diffuser Technology

Innovative and Emerging Energy Conservation Measures

UV Disinfection

Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs)

Anoxic and Anaerobic Zone Mixing

References and Recommended Reading.

Chapter 8 Digital Network Security

The Digital Network

The Bottom Line

Chapter 9 SCADA

What Is SCADA?

SCADA Applications

SCADA Vulnerabilities

The Increasing Risk

Adoption of Technology with Known Vulnerabilities

Cyber Threats to Control Systems

Securing Control Systems

Steps to Improve SCADA Security

21 Steps to Increase SCADA Security (DOE, 2001)

Chapter 10 IT Security Action Plan

IT Security Action Items

Policy Development and Management

Scams and Fraud

Network Security

Web Security

Email

Mobile Devices

Employees

Operational Security

Payment Cards

Digital Network Security

Chapter 11 Plant Security

Consequences of 9/11

Security Hardware Devices

Physical Asset Monitoring and Control Devices

Water Monitoring Devices

Communication and Integration

Cyber Protection Devices

Adoption of Technologies with Known Vulnerabilities

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-308959-3

1-003-08959-3

1-000-17746-7

1-000-17754-8

9781003089599

OCLC:

1154081374