Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
294
Course Name
Secondary Treatment Process
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 wastewater is put through a secondary treatment process
* Describe the pure oxygen activated sludge process
* Identify the locations of SWWPCP's secondary treatment facilities
* Describe the secondary treatment system flow pattern
* Explain the importance of F/M ratio and DO in the secondary treatment process
* Identify factors which can affect the quality of effluent wastewater from the STF
* Explain technique to testing DO levels
* Describe the components and the functions of oxygen aeration tank systems
* Describe the components of the oxygen feed system
* Explain the purpose of the final sedimentation process
* Describe FST layout and flow process
* Explain why sludge is returned to aeration tanks and RAS process
* Explain why activated sludge is wasted and WAS control techniques
* Describe RAS & WAS system equipment
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
The following topics are covered:
* The secondary treatment process
* Oxygen aerated tank / oxygen feed system
* Final sedimentation system / RAS & WAS
Target Audience
Semi-skilled laborers, mechanics and operators.
Training Format
Classroom