An Introduction to Oily Wastewater Sludge

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and plant operators interested in learning about handling, treatment and disposal of oil wastewater sludge. Here is what is discussed: 1. SLUDGE DEWATERING AND DISPOSAL, 2. SLUDGE DRYING BEDS, 3. DRYING LAGOONS, 4. MECHANICAL DEWATERING AND DISPOSAL, 5. SLUDGE DISPOSAL, 6. OIL RECLAMATION, 7. DEMULSIFICATION, 8. PUMPS, VALVES, AND PIPING, 9. INSTRUMENTATION