Basic Elements of Site Selection
Desalination Plant Site Selection
Overall Layout of the Site
Layout Design Guidelines
General Conditions for the Site Layout
Small MSF Seawater Desalination Plants
Medium and Large-Size MSF Seawater Desalination Plants
Floating MSF Seawater Desalination Plants
General Considerations
Small RO Plants
Large RO Plants
Criteria for Selection of ED Plant Site
Equipment Installed at ED Plant Sites
Structures for ED Plant and Equipment
Installation of ED Plants on Mobile Units
Site Conditions
Types of Intake Structures
Pump Basin
Problems Associated with Improper Design or Operation
Case Studies
Definitions and Characterizations
Hydrodynamic Flow and Recirculation Modelling
Well Hydraulics
Water Well Design
Infiltration Galleries
Cost Assessments of Water Intake
General Conditions
Injection Well
Pond or Infiltration Trench
Cost Assessments: Effluent Recharge by Wells
Earthquakes
Determination of the Seismic Level
The Seismic Design of Structures
Lifelines and Equipment
Other Consequences of Earthquakes
Origin and Type of Vibrations
Vibration Analysis
The Reduction of Vibrations
Historical Background
Wind Speed to be Considered on a Site
Wind Effects on a Structure
Rigid and Flexible Structures
Vortex Effects
Case of a Chimney
Scaled Models
Corrosion Mechanism
Steps to Improve Durability
Additional Protection Systems
Repair of Deteriorated Concrete
Periodic Monitoring
Site Investigations
Design
Time Scheduling
Cost Control
Quality Control
Basic Considerations
Process Affecting Parameters
Process Patterns Applicable
Typical Arrangement
Cost and Maintenance Aspects
