TNPOP Academy

Here you will find recorded webinars, presentations, and other documentation on topics related to plant and system optimization, including nutrient optimization and energy efficiency.

TNPOP  Academy


Energy

Introductory

Discussion of the benefits of undergoing energy efficiency audits, including case studies in Tennessee and provide tools and guidelines for performing an audit at your facility.

(Bob Freeman, Soft Path Environmental (formerly EPA))

Introduction to Energy Optimization and Assessments


Review basic guidelines and tips for water and wastewater operator to begin achieving energy efficiency through operational changes.

(Guidelines developed by Brett Ward, University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS)).

Operators Guidelines for Energy Efficiency

How to read your electric bill and how to capture and message your energy savings to facility management and local government. Also covered is how plant operations have an impact on the rates charged to the utility. For example, the time of day when blowers are turned off or on can have a significant impact on not just plant performance, but also the demand charge seen on the bill.

(Brett Ward, University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS))

Reading and Understanding Electric Bills

Detailed Energy Bill Example

Advanced

Discussion on low-to-no-cost measures to take at your facility to reduce energy use and achieve energy savings. Case studies from facilities in Tennessee will be discussed.

(Bob Freeman, TDEC Energy Management Team (formerly EPA))

No-to-Low-Cost Energy Saving Measures

Speaker Notes Coming Soon

This filmed training by Brendan Held of EPA, discusses how to utilize the Energy Assessment Tool (EAT). The EAT, developed by EPA, can be used by operators to benchmark and track long-term energy use and savings after recommendations are implemented.

The Energy Assessment Tool (EAT), developed by EPA, can be used by operators to benchmark and track long-term energy use and savings after recommendations are implemented. The EAT is designed to help wastewater operators establish an energy efficiency baseline and track long-term savings that occur as a result of a specific change in operations. There are tabs within the excel file for both FEAT and BEAT. The FEAT normalizes efficiency using flow (kWh/MG) and the BEAT uses BOD removal (kWh/lb BOD). A facility should choose the tab it uses based on influent characteristics or other considerations.

Energy Optimization – Benchmarking and Tracking for Case Studies

Measuring Energy Savings - Energy Assessment Tool (Presentation)

Information on easy, low cost measures to take at your facility to reduce energy use.

Energy Assessments - The Process, Benefits, Funding and Savings

(Lonnie Russell, Energy Man, LLC)

How to find pump energy savings in wastewater treatment plants.  Brief introduction to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pumping System Assessment Tool (PSAT), a free online software tool to help industrial users assess the efficiency of pumping system operations.

Savings with Pump Efficiencies

(Jim Grassiano, P.E., Alabama Department of Environmental Management)

The presentation includes a description of the physical and operating characteristics of the three types of blowers most often used in wastewater treatment along with common errors made in the proper application of these blowers and methods to optimize energy usage in the operation of these blowers.

What Operators Need to Know About Blowers

(Kevin Young, J.R. Wauford & Company)

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Contact Information

Jordan Fey | Program Consultant
(615) 306-3494
Jordan.Fey@tn.gov

Location Information

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

Fleming Training Center
2022 Blanton Dr.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129