Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1471
Course Name
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) From an Operator's Perspective
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
The course is intended to help prepare operators for BNR operations in PA. Early discussions will include the differences between BNR operations in PA and MD, where it has been in practice for many years. Discussions will include comparing Bio-P removal to Chemical-P removal. Schematics of biological phosphorus and total nitroged removal WWTPs will be reviewed for the primary purpose of describing process control options and monitoring practices. What your plant may or may not be able to achieve in enhanced BNR. Recommendations for enhancing BNR at existing WWTPs from process suppliers and engineers. Piloting for minor and major BNR modifications. General discussion regarding technologies that may be used to enhance BNR at existing WWTPs and why they may or may not work. How to form networks with engineers, equipment/process suppliers, and other operators. A final assessment project or an exam will be used to measure what the attendees were able to learn and how they may be able to apply that knowledge in future wastewater treatment applications.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
*Introductions *Focus of Class (preparing PA operators for BNR) *BNR Terms and Acronyms *Bio-P vs. Chemical-P removal *Examples of BNR Process Control *BNR Goals and Piloting for Modifications to enhance BNR *BNR Technologies *Case Studies and Interactive Project *Final Assessment Project or Exam
Target Audience
Experienced wastewater operators and othe interested parties such as board members and managers with more than a basic understanding of wastewater operations.
Training Format
Classroom