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Technical Publications by Author

The following publications are authored by members of the Tetra Tech RTW staff. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, contact us to request copies or additional information.

List of authors:

MICHAEL R. ROTHBERG
JOSEPH U. TAMBURINI
JOSEPH R. TAMBURINI
STEVE J. TAMBURINI
RONALD G. SCHUYLER
LINDA J. FIRTH

H.C. LIANG
ROBERT P. ORSATTI
DARWIN G. DYCK
SHERRI D. JONES
ROCKY D. WILEY
OPERATOR TRAINING PAPERS

Technical Publications - Michael R. Rothberg

The following links list the publications authored by Michael R. Rothberg of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, follow the links below. For the others, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

"Endocrine Disruptors (EDC), Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products: Actions and Communications" - RTW, Denver, hosts the American Water Works Association Webcast with additional discussions led by Rocky Wiley, HC. Liang, PhD and Mike Rothberg, PE. - May 7, 2008

Using the Comprehensive Performance Evaluation Approach to Optimize Industrial Waste Treatment Facilities, (coauthor), presented at the 2007 Spring Conference & Expo of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.

The Importance of an Internet Presence for Special Districts: "Getting "There" from "Here" (coauthor), presented at the 25th Annual Special District Association Conference, Vail, September 2000.

Consultant Selection-Has the Process Lost Sight of the Ultimate Goal?, presented at Special District Association Annual Conference, Vail, October 1, 1998.

Long-Range Facility Planning & Financing, A Key to Success, presented at Special District Association Annual Conference, Estes Park, September 18, 1997.

Anatomy of a Construction Project, presented at Special District Association Annual Conference, Breckenridge, September 10, 1996.

Nutrient Removal & Metals Precipitation Processes, presented at RMWEA 10th Annual Operator/Engineer Seminar, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 26, 1996.

Internal Corrosion Control through Water Chemistry, presented at Rocky Mountain section of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers conference, Denver, January 15, 1996.

Chemical Precipitation and Carbon Adsorption Processes for Treatment of Water and Wastewater, presented at CIPCA Annual Seminar, September 22, 1995.

The Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor Model for Water Process and Corrosion Chemistry, Version 4.0, (coauthor), distributed through the AWWA Software Library, 1994.

The Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor Model for Corrosion Control and Process Chemistry, versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0, (coauthor), no longer available — see version 4.0 below.

Computerized Corrosion Control, (coauthor), "Journal AWWA," July 1993.

Price and Quality: The Best of Both Worlds through the RFP Contractor Selection Process, (coauthor) presented to the National Park Service Design and Construction Workshop, March 4-8, 1991.

Deep Well Injection for Salinity Control in the Colorado River Basin, (coauthor) presented at Rocky Mountain Water Pollution Control Association Clean Water Conference, Denver, Colorado, May, 1989.

Technical Publications - Joseph U. Tamburini

The following links list the publications authored by Joseph U. Tamburini of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Price and Quality: The Best of Both Worlds through the RFP Contractor Selection Process, (coauthor), presented to the National Park Service Design and Construction Workshop, March 4-8, 1991.

Handbook of Public Water Systems, (coauthor), edited by R.B. Williams, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1986.

Process Selection, Design, Startup, and Operation of an RBC Plant in Red River, New Mexico, Second International Conference on Fixed-Film Biological Processes, Arlington, Virginia, July 12, 1984.

Protection of Surface Waters: The AWT Plant at Red River, New Mexico, Proceedings of a Symposium on Water Quality and Pollution in New Mexico, Socorro, New Mexico, April 12, 1984.

Pilot Plant Evaluation of an Infiltration-Percolation System for Boulder, Colorado, International Symposium on Land Treatment of Wastewater, Volume 2, Hanover, New Hampshire, August, 1978.

Comparative Hydraulic Performance of Infiltration-Percolation Systems, Master's Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1977.

Technical Publications - Joseph R. Tamburini

Technical Publications - Steve J. Tamburini

The following links list the publications authored by Steve J. Tamburini of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Tips for Improving Wastewater Process Modeling, was published in Rumbles (a publication of the American Water Works Association-Rocky Mountain Section).

Technical Publications - Ronald G. Schuyler

The following links list the publications authored by Ronald G. Schuyler of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

WEFTEC, Water Environment Federation Technical Conference. Pre-Conference Workshops: Sat, Oct. 18 & Sun, Oct 19, Chicago IL. – Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, 2008

TriState Operator’s Conference. Workshop: Thu, Sept. 25 through Sat, 27 - “Activated Sludge Process Control / Microbiology,” Primm NV. Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, 2008.

West Virginia Environmental Training Center, West Virginia: “Biological Nutrient Removal Course,” Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, 2008.

Colorado State University, Colorado: Wastewater Fundamentals Course – Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, 2008.

Grand Junction Wastewater Operator Conference, Grand Junction, CO, March 5-6, 2008. Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, or Jose Velazquez, PE, BCEE – Biosolids Training, & Dave Oerke, PE – Wastewater Training.

WEFTEC, Water Environment Federation. Workshop: Sat, Oct. 13 & Sun, Oct. 14 – “W108 Wastewater Microbiology”-Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, 2007.

WEFTEC, Water Environment Federation. Workshop: Sat, Oct. 13 – “W111 Activated Sludge Design and Process Control in a BNR World; A Companion Program to W210”-Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, 2007.

23rd Tri-State Seminar-on-the-River, Primm, Nevada, Technical Session, “Microbiology/Control of BNR Systems” - Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, 2007.

Using the Comprehensive Performance Evaluation Approach to Optimize Industrial Waste Treatment Facilities - Slide handouts from the PowerPoint presentation in PDF format.

Colorado State University, Colorado: Activated Sludge Process Control Course – Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, for 17 years.

Grand Junction Wastewater Operator Conference, Grand Junction, Colorado – Ron Schuyler, PE, BCEE, Jose Velazquez, PE, BCEE, and Biosolids Training, Dave Oerke, PE, 2007.

Developed RTW Activated Sludge Process Control Troubleshooting Chart & User Guide (Second Edition), Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor, Inc., Denver, CO, 2006.

Developed RTW Biological Nutrient Removal Troubleshooting Chart & User Guide for Suspended Growth Systems, Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor, Inc., Denver, CO, 2005.

Activated Sludge Microbiology, presented at the Nevada WEA Conference, Reno, NV, March 21, 2002.

Activated Sludge Microbiology, presented at the Schreiber’s The 2002 Happening, Raleigh, NC, April 4, 2002.

Activated Sludge Process Control - Data Collection ORP and Microscopic Examination, presented at the 18th Annual Tri-State seminar on the River, Laughlin, NV, September, 26, 2002.

Activated Sludge Process Control on a BNR World, presented at the WEF Preconference Workshop, Chicago, IL, September 28, 2002.

Activated Sludge Process Control, presented at the Schreiber’s The 2002 Happening, Raleigh, NC, April 4, 2002.

Data Collection: Consider the Source presented at the 19th Annual National Environmental Trainers Conference, Cleveland, OH, June 11, 2002.

Filaments: Identification and Control, presented at the WEF Industrial Preconference Workshop, Atlantic City, NJ, August 11, 2002

History and Development of the Activated Sludge Process, presented at the Nevada WEA Conference, Reno, NV, March 21, 2002.

Key Note Address “Got Water?” presented at the 19th Annual National Environmental Trainers Conference, Cleveland, OH, June 9, 2002.

Microbiology of Biological Nutrient Removal, presented at the 75th Annual WEF Preconference Workshop on Activated Sludge in a BNR World, Chicago, IL, September 28, 2002.

Types of Microorganisms and Bacterial Growth and Nutrient Cycles, presented at the 75th Annual WEF Preconference Workshop on Wastewater Treatment Microbiology, Anaheim, CA, October 28-29, 2002.

Using the Comprehensive Performance Evaluation Approach to Optimize Industrial Waste Treatment Facility, presented at the WEF Industrial Preconference Workshop, Atlantic City, NJ, August 12, 2002. (co-authors Michael Rothberg, Deb Skirvin, Steve Hamilton, Kelly Peters)

Developed the RTW Ciliated Protozoa Micro-Identification Keys, Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor, Inc., Denver, CO, 2002.

Effective Activated Sludge Process Control in the Poultry and Egg Industry, presented at the 2001 Environmental Management Seminar, US Poultry & Egg Association, Birmingham, AL, March 8, 2001.

Types of Microorganisms and Bacterial Growth and Nutrient Cycles, presented at the 74th Annual WEF Preconference Workshop on Wastewater Treatment Microbiology, Anaheim, CA, October 13-14, 2001.

Developed the RTW Bacteriological Stain Kit: A Guide to Microscopy and Staining of Activated Sludge, Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor, Inc., Denver, CO, 2001.

Filaments, Identification and Control, presented at the WEF Industrial Preconference Waste Workshop, Anaheim, CA, October 14, 2000.

Filaments, Identification and Control, presented at the WEF Preconference Industrial Waste Workshop, Anaheim, CA, October 14, 2000

Oxygen, Wasting and Oxygen Control, presented at the Tri-State Seminars on the River, Laughlin, NV, September 28, 2000.

Representative Sampling, presented at the WEF Preconference Workshop on Activated Sludge Anaheim, CA, October 15, 2000.

Developed The RTW Bacteriological Stain Kit, Rothberg, Tamburini, & Winsor, Inc., Denver, CO, 2000.

Developed The RTW Chart of Common Activated Sludge Microorganisms, Rothberg, Tamburini, & Winsor, Inc., Denver, CO, 2000.

Biological Nutrient Removal, presented at RMWEA Seminar, Vail, CO, October 1, 1999.

Filament Identification and Control, presented at 72nd Annual Water Environment Federation Exhibition & Technical Conference, New Orleans, LA, October 9, 1999.

Nitrification & Denitrification, Oxygen Uptake & Representative Sampling, presented at Tri-State Seminar on the River, Laughlin, NV, September 24, 1999.

On/Off Aeration Energy Savings, (co-author), presented at Energy Efficiency Forum, San Diego, CA, August 30, 1999.

On/Off Aeration Energy Savings, (co-author), presented at RMWEA/RMAWWA Joint Technical Conference, Jackson, WY, September 13, 1999.

Types of Microorganisms and Bacterial Growth and Nutrient Cycles, presented at 72nd Annual Water Environment Federation Exhibition & Technical Conference Preconference workshop, New Orleans, LA, October 9–10, 1999.

Filaments: Identification and Control, presented at WEF Industrial Waste Treatment Conference, Nashville, TN, March 1, 1998.

Off the Beaten Path, (co-author), “Operations Forum,” May 1998.

On/Off Aeration, presented a RMWEA Mid-Year Conference, Northglenn, CO, June 19, 1998.

Oxidation Reduction Potential: Optimizing the Activated Sludge System, (co-author), presented at 15th Annual Operator Training Conference, Tucson, AZ, June 9, 1998.

Types of Microorganisms and Bacterial Growth and Nutrient Cycles, presented at the 71st WEF Conference, Preconference Workshop on Wastewater Treatment Microbiology, Orlando, FL, October 3-4, 1998.

Using Step Feed to Gain Compliance and to Increase Capacity of Activated Sludge Plants, presented at 15th Annual Operator Training Conference, Tucson, AZ, June 9, 1998.

Using the Centrifuge and Settleometer for Activated Sludge Process Control, Preconference workshop presentation, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, March 17, 1998.

Technical Publications - Linda J. Firth

The following links list the publications authored by Linda Firth of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

WaterSmart Innovations – South Point Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada “Responsible Water Use – Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Application” - Oct 8-10, 2008

Tthe Joint RMSAWWA/RMWEA Annual Conference in Colorado Springs for specialty papers and other Tetra Tech RTW activities:
"Responsible Water Use: Bridging the Gap Between Theory & Application" - Monday, September 15th, 1:30-2:00 pm

Technical Publications - H.C. Liang

The following links list the publications authored by H.C. Liang of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

A presentation on “Pharmaceuticals and Other Chemicals of Concern in Our Drinking Water”, Symposium on Policy Options Regarding Medications in the Water Supply, H. C. Liang, Invited Speaker, & Rocky Wiley. Colorado Springs, CO. September 26th, 2008

Technical Publications - Robert P. Orsatti

The following links list the publications authored by Robert P. Orsatti of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Steep Sewer Design for Mountain Terrain, Water Environment & Technology, March 1996.

Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction for Steep Mountain Terrain, presented at Rocky Mountain AWWA/WPCA joint conference, Crested Butte, Colorado, September 1994.

Plugged Into Zero Discharge, (coauthor), Water Environment & Technology, Water Environment Federation, November 1993.

Technical Publications - Darwin G. Dyck

The following links list the publications authored by Darwin G. Dyck of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Plugged In To Zero Discharge, (coauthor), Water Environment & Technology, Water Environment Federation, November 1993.

Technical Publications - Sherri D. Jones

The following links list the publications authored by Sherri D. Jones of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Alkalinity Adjustment Through Control of On/Off Aeration in Activated-Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation, presented at RMWEA/RMAWWA Annual Conference, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, September 8-11, 1996 (coauthor Michael Bittner, Silverthorne/Dillon Joint Sewer Association).

Upgrading the Gore Valley Water Treatment Plant to Meet SDWA, presented at AWWA Engineering & Construction Conference, Denver, Colorado, March 17-20, 1996.

Technical Publications - Rocky D. Wiley

The following links list the publications authored by Rocky Wiley of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Technical Publications - Operator Training Papers

The following links list the Operator Training Papers of Tetra Tech RTW. If any of these documents may be helpful or interesting to you, please check back, as they will be updated soon. We are currently working on converting these documents to Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Microbiology of Activated Sludge
Process Control Data Collection
Sludge Unit Concepts
Wastewater Treatment Processes