Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3019
Course Name
Activated Sludge: Settleability Problems and Loss of Solids
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Water Pollution Biology / Michael H. Gerardi
Primary Contact
Michael Gerardi
mgerardi196@comcast.net
570-398-7260 Ext.
Website
Description
The course provides a review of the identification, causative factors and control of commonly occuring settleability problems and loss of solids in secondary clarifiers that contribute to permit violations, foam production, increase operational costs and possible permit violations, loss of treatment efficiency and increased operational costs.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Undesired filamentous growth
* Nutrient deficiency
* Denitrification
* Shearing action
* Dispersion
* Heavy metals/toxicity
* Low dissolved oxygen
* Young sludge age
* Slug discharge
* Zoogloeal growth
* Temperature change
* Foam production
Target Audience
Operators who are involved with troubleshooting settleability problems in the activated sludge process.
Training Format
Classroom