ABSTRACT
Plant layout is the physical arrangement of designed treatment units on the selected site. Careful consideration must be given to properly locating the treatment units, connecting conduits, roads and parking facilities, administration building, and maintenance shops. Proper plant layout can enhance the attractiveness of the plant site, fit the operational needs of the processes, suit the maintenance needs of the plant personnel, minimize construction and operational costs, offer flexibility in future process modifications and plant expansion, and maintain the landscaping and plant structures in perfect harmony with the environment. The chapter discusses the basic considerations for plant layout and also discusses the specific site plan for the plant in the design example. It considers a variety of factors as general design guidelines for plant layout on the selected site. The chapter shows typical plant layout plans for medium and large wastewater treatment facilities. The proposed site is classified as a socially and ecologically sensitive suburban site.
