Create an Account | V1 Education

Free registration required before viewing this course

Already have an account? Click here to log in.

Designing Manufactured Treatment Devices (MTDs) with Maintenance in Mind

Course Information

Introduction

Manufactured Treatment Devices (MTDs) are similar to non-proprietary stormwater BMPs in that they must be maintained so they perform as intended. However, the majority of effort and focus is placed upon the initial design and construction of stormwater treatment facilities, with little thought as to how these systems will be maintained long-term. The property owner, in all cases, is left responsible for the consequences of decisions made by others during the design and construction phases, nearly all of whom have moved on to new projects after the construction phase of the project is terminated.

This is changing, as civil engineers are now placing more importance on the long-term maintenance costs associated with MTDs. To serve the best interest of their clients, not only does the specifying engineer have the responsibility to select and design the stormwater BMP that meets the site’s structural and regulatory requirements, they also have a responsibility to consider long-term cost of ownership as well as initial capital costs.

Author

Brynn Laird, P.E.; Travis Wolfe and Vaikko Allen, CPSWQ, LEED-AP

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this article, the reader should be able to understand:

• The factors that impact MTD maintenance cost

• How to integrate operation and maintenance information into the BMP selection process

• How to design MTDs with maintenance in mind

• The most crucial maintenance-related questions to ask when specifying an MTD

Already have an account? Click here to log in.

Create an Account ( * Required Fields )

Username * Email Address * Choose a Password * Confirm Password *

Account Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Job Title *

Please choose the title which most closely describes your position.

Organization Description *

Company *

Street Address *

Suite

City *

State/ Province *

Zip/Postal Code *

Country *

Work Phone *

State License Numbers (if applicable)

License Number

State

Would you like to receive the INFORMED INFRASTRUCTURE eNewsletter? *

YesNo

Would you like to receive a FREE subscription to INFORMED INFRASTRUCTURE magazine? *

CAPTCHA code

By registering, you agree to receive an email from the sponsor of the course(s) you take. You may opt-out of receiving future correspondence from the sponsor after you receive the initial email.