Condition Assessment of Power and Air (P&A) Systems of a WWTP

Increasingly, utilities with aging cogeneration system equipment are facing challenges deciding whether to keep them running, retrofit or completely replace them with a new technology. Rapid advancements in technology combined with more stringent air regulations have forced the utilities to utilize available resources more efficiently to make economic decisions and plan for implementing the next generation system. The presentation will utilize a case study which highlights a plant-wide condition assessment of the mechanical equipment at San José - Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF), formerly known as Water Pollution Control Plant as a way to assess the condition of the existing equipment and make a smooth transition to the future plant energy system. The smart transition not only utilizes the remaining life of the equipment but also seamlessly move towards the new technology without compromising on the regulatory requirements.