Date of Award
7-1993
Document Type
Graduate Project
Degree Name
Master of Engineering (MEngr)
Abstract
Chlorination is a water treatment process that involves the addition of chlorine to water to kill potentially disease causing organisms. This process is referred to as disinfection.
The objective of this project was to perform a preliminary cost estimate on the disinfection of fish pathogens by chlorination of Garrison Diversion Unit waters. The cost estimate was used to find the most economical chlorination option. The cost estimate used cost curves developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1979 that are updated to current price levels. Because of possible harm to the aquatic environment by chlorine, a cost estimate was also done for the dechlorination of the effluent.
The preliminary cost estimate found the most economical method of chlorine delivery is in bulk by rail tanker car. The most economical method of delivery of sulfur dioxide for the dechlorination process is by tanker truck. In both cases the chemical is delivered as a liquified gas.
Recommended Citation
Bruschwein, David, "Use of chlorine for removal of fish pathogens from garrison diversion water" (1993). Theses and Dissertations. 6610.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/6610
