Kansas City, Mo. (July 28, 2008) -- Black & Veatch, a leading global
engineering, consulting and construction company, announced today that it has
been awarded a contract by long-term client Lincoln Water System of Lincoln,
Neb., to replace three of its existing ozone generators with two larger
generators. The new, state-of-the-art ozone system will use less energy to
produce more ozone for disinfection at the East Water Treatment Plant.
“The expanded capacity will enhance Lincoln Water System’s ability to stay
ahead of increasingly stronger drinking water standards, continuing the
visionary leadership exhibited nearly 20 years ago when it became one of the
first U.S. water systems to include ozone in its treatment process,” said Bruce
Long, Black & Veatch Global Drinking Water Practice & Technology
Leader. ”Ozone is a favored method for elimination of microconstituents during
water purification.”
Long added that the ability to address water needs in an energy-efficient
manner creates a solution beyond the traditional benefits of a project, helping
to address the very important link between water and energy resources.
The upgrade will increase the total ozone generation capacity at the
treatment plant from 1,050 pounds per day (ppd) to 2,600 ppd. The new
generators will use liquid oxygen rather than air to produce ozone, which will
also increase efficiency. Black & Veatch will provide design, procurement
and construction-phase services – as well as supply a resident project
representative (RPR) – for the project.
Another aspect of the project is replacement of all controls, computers and
electronics in the plant. This work will be coordinated with the construction
activities scheduled for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
system upgrade – also managed by Black & Veatch – to improve system
efficiency. The SCADA system monitors and controls transmission and
distribution of raw and potable water supplies.
“Black & Veatch’s professional expertise and coordination has enabled us
to reduce costs on both the ozone and SCADA projects and provide a sustainable
solution for plant efficiency,” said Jerry Obrist, Chief Engineer for Lincoln
Water System.
Preliminary design and equipment procurement services are schedule this
year, with final design slated for completion in May 2009 and construction set
to begin September 2009. The project is anticipated to be complete in April
2010.
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is a leading global engineering, consulting and
construction company specializing in infrastructure development in energy,
water, telecommunications, management consulting, federal and environmental
markets. Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch develops tailored infrastructure
solutions that meet clients’ needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions
are provided from the broad line of service expertise available within Black
& Veatch, including conceptual and preliminary engineering services,
engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset
management, program management, construction management, environmental,
security design and consulting, management consulting and infrastructure
planning. With $3.2 billion in revenue, the employee-owned company has more
than 100 offices worldwide and has completed projects in more than 100
countries on six continents.
Black & Veatch’s global water business provides innovative,
technology-based solutions to utilities, governments and industries worldwide.
Local project teams work with multinational water and wastewater treatment
process experts to address site-specific challenges through a broad range of
consulting, study, planning, design, design-build and construction management
services. The company’s Web site address is www.bv.com.
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