Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1137
Course Name
Settleability Problems and Loss of Solids with Laboratory Exercises
Contact Hours
5.5
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Water Pollution Biology / Michael H. Gerardi
Primary Contact
Michael Gerardi
mgerardi196@comcast.net
570-398-7260 Ext.
Website
Description
The course provides a review of the identification, causative factors and control of biological changes in the activated sludge process that result in loss of settleability, loss of solids, foam production, increase operational costs and possible permit violations.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
* Undesired filamentous growth
*deficient floc particles
* Denitrification
* Sheared and dispersed floc particles
* Heavy metals
* Low dissolved oxygen
* Young sludge age
* Sludge aging
* Slug discharge and increased MLVSS
* Viscous floc
* Temperature changes
* Foam and scum
* Laboratory exercises
Target Audience
Operators who are involved with daily process control and troubleshooting the activated sludge process, who must correct operational difficulties and are responsible for operational expenses.
Training Format
Classroom