Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
288
Course Name
Chlorination Facility
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
City of Philadelphia Water Department
Primary Contact
Sheila Ireland
sheila.ireland@phila.gov
2166856134 Ext.
Website
Description
* Explain why disinfection of wastewater is important
* Describe the principal methods for disinfecting wastewater
* Explain how chlorination destroys disease causing organisms
* Describe how impurities in wastewater affect chlorination
* Describe guidelines for determining proper levels of chlorination
* Describe the basic properties and characteristics of chlorine
* Explain the hazards of working with / around chlorine
* Describe the safety procedures for working around chlorine
* Explain how chlorine is used at the SWWPCP
* Describe the flow pattern of the chlorination facility
* Identify an explain the purpose of equipment used at the SWWPCP
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Introduction to wastewater disinfection
* Chlorine hazards & safety procedures
* SWWPCP chlorination facility
* Troubleshooting
Target Audience
Semi-skilled laborers, mechanics and operators.
Training Format
Classroom