Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1178
Course Name
Problem Solving Mathematics for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Contact Hours
36.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
S2A Technologies, Inc.
Primary Contact
Vijay Rajput, Ph.D., P.E.
RAJPUTS37@aol.com
2157521279 Ext.
Website
Description
To provide wastewater system operators with basic mathematics concepts and calculations necessary for wastewater system operators. This course includes mathematic exercises and prepare the student for certification examinations. This coruse is suitable for both entry level operators as well as for those operators who have not had significant exposure to mathematics in their jobs.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Solving for the Unknown Value
* Fractions
* Decimals
* Percents and Averages
* Ratios and Proportions
* Conversions
* Linear, Area, Volume
* Scales and Graphs
* Powers and Roots
* Rounding and Estimating
* Calculations and Exercises involving Volume, Flow and Velocity
* Conversions
* Loading Rate Calculations
* Detention Time Calculations
* Efficiency and Other Percent Calculations
* Pumping Calculations
* Wastewater Collection and Preliminary Treatment Calculations
* Sedimentation Calculations
* Calculations of Hydraulic Loading Rates, Organic Loading Rates, BOD and SS Removal Rates for Trickling Filters and Rotating Biological Contactors
* Activated Sludge Calculations
* Waste Treatment Pond Calculations
* Chemical Dosage Calculations
* Sludge Production and Thickening Calculations
* Sludge Digestion
Target Audience
Targeted audience for this course is the person interested in working in the wastewater treatment field and wishing to prepare for certification license examinations. Wastewater treatment plant opertors, wastewater collection operators.
Training Format
Classroom