Winery Utilities: Planning, Design and Operation

Reprint of Winery Utilities: Planning, Design and Operation. This is the first reference to integrate the basic planning, design and operational function of the many support systems that make a winery operate successfully. The author, an expert on wineries, gathers the essential elements of the major energy, water, wastewater, communication, solid waste, fuel, and fire protection groups and each other of their important subcategories, into one solid source. Comprehensive, easy-to-use chapters in this book provide winery principles with: The necessary tools on how to avoid regulatory agency problems when obtaining use permits and meeting building code requirements at the planning stage. Useful guidelines for designing utilities for eventual expansion to meet anticipated production measures or for checking options for system upgrading or improvement. Helpful comparisons of utility systems or subsystems that work against those that do not and why. Contemporary environmental constraints and methods for minimizing environmental disruption in the design of utilities.

Introduction. Winery Classification. Required Utility Services. Electrical Load Planning. Power Distribution System Alternatives. Voltage Considerations and Preferences. Electrical Requirements for Process Equipment. Electrical Requirements for Process Equipment. Electrical Powers Considerations for Non-U.S. Wine Producing Countries. Analysis of Rate Structures and Service Contracts. Energy Considerations in Winery Lighting Controls, Instrumentation, Utility Systems Monitoring Status, and Alarms. Power Loss and Surge Protection. Operations and Maintenance of Electrical Systems. Telecommunications. Definition. Business Aspects and Winery Communications Needs. Technology Changes Influencing Equipment Choices. System Choices. Limitations and Advantages. Telecommunications, Security, Computer and Wine Industry Focused Software, Maintenance and Operations of Telecommunication Systems. Sanitation. Stream and Hot Water. Winery Design Concepts. Winery Age and Sanitation. Cleaning System Options. Water Use Planning Guidelines. Boilers and Boiler Water Quality. Primer on Boilers. Alternative Winery Sources for Hot Water Maintenance and Operation of Stream/ Hot Water Systems. Refrigeration, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Scope. Basic Principles. Refrigerants. Fermentation Heat Balance and Tank Thermal Stratification. Ventilation and Night Air Cooling. Insulation and Solar Energy Considerations. Operation and Maintenance. Portable Water Supply Systems. Winery Site Water Resources Assessments. Winery Water Development and Environmental Impact Issues. Pressure Requirements. Water Meters, Water Storage. Water Treatment. Water Conservation. Piping. Pipe Materials and Secondary Contamination. Bottled Water Service. Standby Emergency Power. Economical Oversizing of Water System Components for Future Expendance. Water System Operation and Maintenance. Irrigation Water Supply Systems and Reclaimed Wastewater. Irrigation of Winery and Vineyard Functions. Conflicts in Recycled Water Supply and Vineyard Irrigation Demand. Vineyard Water Requirements Systems and Equipment. Operation and Maintenance of Reclaimed Wastewater. Drip Irrigation Systems. Wastewater Systems: Overview and System Separation Philosophy. Treatment and Disposal of Sanitary Wastewater. Winery Process Wastewater. Operation and Maintenance of Process Wastewater. Treatment and Disposal System. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems. Introduction. Gaseous Fuel Characteristics. Design Details Odorizes LP-Gas Forklift. Garaging and Gas Lead Detection Pressure Relief Valve. Operational Maintenance of LP-Gas Systems. Other Forklift Options. Fire Protection Systems Winery Hazard and Occupancy Class. Fire Threats. Structural Features for Fire Prevention and Spread Contaminant. Fire Protection System Testing Institutes. Fire Protection Water Supply System. Fire Alarms and Instrumentation. Sprinkler Systems. Miscellaneous Fire Protection Systems. Solid Waste Systems Overview. Laws and Regulations Governing the Handling of Solid Waste. Winery Solid Waste Characterization. Winery Waste Generation Rate Estimates Solid Waste Containers and Equipment Solid Waste System Operation and Maintenance Wineries and Adopt-A-Highway Programs. Winery Utilities and Health Prevention and Safety Programs. Human Behavior and High-Risk Job Activities. Workers Compensation Law. Winery Operations and Air Resources. Noise Confined Space Regulations. Machinery Guards. Walking and Working Surfaces. Site Utilities and Health and Safety Planning