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ISBN-10 :  1000177541 

ISBN-13 : 9781000177541

Author: Frank R. Spellman 

Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management provides practical information for constructing a roadmap for successful compliance with new and ever-changing regulatory frameworks, upgrading and maintenance, and general management of utilities operations. It describes current challenges faced by utility managers and offers best practices. In an effort to maximize the usefulness of the material for a broad audience, the text is written in a straightforward, user-friendly, conversational style for students and practicing professionals alike. Features: Presents numerous illustrative examples and case studies throughout Examines environmental compliance and how to best work with continually changing regulations Frames the discussions in a context of energy conservation and ongoing sustainability efforts Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management is designed to provide insight and valuable information to public utility sector managers and prospective managers in water operations (drinking water, wastewater, storm water), and to serve the needs of students, teachers, consulting engineers, and technical personnel in city, state, and federal public sectors.

Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management Book 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1 What Is Public Utility Management?
Introduction
Key Terms and Definitions
Public Utilities Manager Qualifications
A Regulatory View of Effective Management
Attributes of Effectively Managed Water Sector Utilities
Measuring Organization Effectiveness
Benchmarking
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 2 Current Management Issues in Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations
Introduction
The Paradigm Shift
A Change in the Way Things Are Understood and Done
Multiple-Barrier Concept
Multiple-Barrier Approach: Wastewater Operations
Management Problems Facing Water and Wastewater Operations
Compliance with New, Changing, and Existing Regulations
Maintaining Infrastructure
Privatization and/or Re-engineering
Water the New Oil?
Water Use
Technical Management versus Professional Management
References and Recommendations
Chapter 3 Water/Wastewater Infrastructure: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Introduction
Sustainable Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
Cash Cows or Cash Dogs?
The Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Gap
Energy Efficiency: Water/Wastewater Treatment
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 4 Characteristics of Wastewater and Drinking Water Industries
Introduction (USEPA 2002)
Wastewater Treatment
Drinking Water Treatment
The Honeymoon Is Over
Characteristics of Wastewater Industry
Wastewater Treatment Process: The Model
Characteristics of the Drinking Water Industry
Capital Stock and Impact on Operations/Maintenance
Useful Life of Assets
Operating and Maintaining (O&M) Capital Stock
Wastewater Capital Stock
Drinking Water Capital Stock
Costs of Providing Service
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 5 Planning for a Sustainable Energy Future
Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment: Energy Usage
Present and Future Challenges
Fast Facts
Benchmark It!
Collection of Baseline Data and Tracking Energy Use
Baseline Audit
Field Investigation
Create Equipment Inventory and Distribution of Demand and Energy
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 6 Energy Efficient Operating Strategies
Introduction
Electrical Load Management
Rate Schedules
Energy Demand Management
Electrical Load Management Success Stories
Operation and Maintenance: Energy Cost-Saving Procedures
Chandler Municipal Utilities, Arizona (February 21, 2012)
Airport Water Reclamation Facility, Prescott, Arizona (February 21, 2012)
Somerton Municipal Water, Arizona (February 21, 2012)
Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (February 21, 2012)
Eastern Municipal Water District, California (February 21, 2012)
Port Drive Water Treatment Plant, Lake Havasu, Arizona (February 21, 2012)
Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Reno, Nevada (February 21, 2012)
Tucson Water, Arizona (February 21, 2012)
Chino Water Production Facility, Prescott, Arizona (February 21, 2012)
Somerton Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Arizona (February 21, 2012)
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 7 Energy Conservation Measures for Wastewater Treatment
Introduction
Pumping Energy Conservation Measures
Pumping System Design
Pump Motors
Power Factor
Variable Frequency Drives
Aeration Blowers
High-Speed Gearless (Turbo) Blowers
Single-Stage Centrifugal Blowers
New Diffuser Technology
Innovative and Emerging Energy Conservation Measures
UV Disinfection
Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs)
Anoxic and Anaerobic Zone Mixing
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 8 Digital Network Security
Introduction
The Digital Network
The Bottom Line
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 9 SCADA
What Is SCADA?
SCADA Applications
SCADA Vulnerabilities
The Increasing Risk
Adoption of Technology with Known Vulnerabilities
Cyber Threats to Control Systems
Securing Control Systems
Steps to Improve SCADA Security
21 Steps to Increase SCADA Security (DOE, 2001)
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 10 IT Security Action Plan
IT Security Action Items
Policy Development and Management
Scams and Fraud
Network Security
Web Security
Email
Mobile Devices
Employees
Operational Security
Payment Cards
Digital Network Security
The Bottom Line
References and Recommended Reading
Chapter 11 Plant Security
Introduction
Consequences of 9/11
Security Hardware Devices
Physical Asset Monitoring and Control Devices
Water Monitoring Devices
Communication and Integration
Cyber Protection Devices
Adoption of Technologies with Known Vulnerabilities
Cyber Threats to Control Systems
Securing Control Systems
References and Recommended Reading

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