A mathematical formulation for selecting holding-tank-processor requirements for shipboard sewage treatment
By: [by] M.U. Thomas [and] R.D. Rantschler
Contributors: Rantschler, Robert Dale; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1972
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 26
Subjects: Mathematical models; Pollution control equipment; Ships; Sanitation; Septic tanks
Description: The paper describes a formulation of the problem that systems designers face in selecting a combination of holding tank and processor for shipboard sewage treatment systems. Two decision models are discussed within this framework. In one case the generation of sewage, aboard ships, is assumed to consist of deterministic arrival streams. In a second model, sewage generation is assumed to behave in accordance with a Poisson process. Allowances for maintenance and reliability are discussed. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"July 1972"--Cover.

"NPS-55TO72071A"--Cover.

DTIC Identifiers: Poisson processes, sewage treatment, shipboard sewage treatment systems, flow rate, tradeoffs.

Author(s) subject terms: Sewage system, Navy shipboard sewage processing, water pollution, sewage treatment, decision anlysis, ship systems design.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 22)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1972.