摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus for diurnally storing and releasing municipal sewage in its conveyance network of sewers and interceptor piping to affect a reduction in peak energy demand and on-peak energy usage at the wastewater treatment plant. The apparatus comprises a sewer segment (10) having an upstream section (11) and a downstream section (12). The sewer segment also contains a liquid portion (13) and a gaseous portion (14). A control means (30) is located between the upstream section and the downstream section of the sewer segment.</p> |