Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2434
Course Name
Solids Handling and Disposal
Contact Hours
4.5
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware Technical Community College
Primary Contact
Kyrstyn Hernandez
kgolacin@dtcc.edu
3022596380 Ext.
Website
Description
The primary purpose of Module 6: Solids Handling and Disposal is to provide an overview of the primary methods of solids digestion
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
Unit 1 Sludge Thickening
I. Purpose of Sludge Thickening
II. Gravity Thickeners
III. Dissolved Air Flotation Thickeners
IV. Centrifuge Thickeners
V. Gravity Belt Thickeners
Unit 2 Anaerobic Digestion
I. Purpose of Digestion
II. Components of an Anaerobic Digester System
III. Operations Overview of Anaerobic Digestion
IV. Strategies for Maintaining an Anaerobic Digestion System
Unit 3 Aerobic Digestion
I. Aerobic Digestion
Unit 4 Solids Management Planning
I. Digested Sludge Handling
II. Sludge Disposal
III. Review of Plans and Specifications
Target Audience
Operators, public works directors, utility supervisors, engineers.
Training Format
Classroom