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Pilot‐plant studies: from planning to project report
Author(s) -
Logsdon Gary S.,
LaBonde Shawn,
Curley Donald,
Kohne Roger
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1996.tb06519.x
Subject(s) - pilot plant , pilot program , work (physics) , water utility , engineering , engineering management , operations management , environmental planning , waste management , water supply , environmental science , environmental engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering , medical education
Careful planning can increase the likelihood that a pilot study will lead to reliable conclusions and recommendations. Pilot‐plant studies are often considered appropriate or necessary for effective planning, design, and operation of water treatment facilities. By carefully planning pilot‐plant investigations before they are undertaken and by diligently conducting the study, water utility staff and engineers can maximize the return on the resources invested in pilot‐plant programs. This article contains ideas and concepts on pilot‐plant testing that have been developed through two decades of work with pilot plants.