Mike Frankel, CPD, is president of Utility Systems Consultants in Boynton Beach, FL, and has more than 45 years experience in the design and engineering for a variety of facilities, including healthcare, nuclear, pharmaceutical, housing, commercial and chemical facilities. He is an ASSE member, and is past president of the New Jersey ASPE chapter. He is the author of Utility Piping Systems Handbook, published by McGraw-Hill. He can be reached at mfrankl@aol.com.
This article has been written to show the general procedures that are often followed for the design of a large chemical-processing facility. In modified form, this design process is suitable for a smaller project or a smaller firm.
The subject of hazardous wastewater pre-treatment is a large and complicated one. The technology for the treatment and disposal of this waste is the most rapidly developing area for environmental engineering. The management of hazardous wastewater is strictly regulated.