Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3575
Course Name
Basic Laboratory Calculations
Contact Hours
6.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Association of Accredited Environmental Laboratories
Primary Contact
Aaren Alger
office@paael.org
7178560744 Ext.
Website
Description
This course is geared toward all operators, laboratory analysts, managers and superintendents working in the water and wastewater industry. It includes a review of units and conversions for measures using weights, a review of units and conversions for measures using volumes, the proper use of significant figures, and how to calculate desired concentrations of calibration standards and quality control samples. The course also provides instructions on calculations needed to determine final results for BOD/CBOD analyses, COD analyses, Solids determinations, and Method Detection Limit calculations. It also provides instructions on basic statistic calculations needed to prepare control charts for tracking of accuracy and precision.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
> Weights & Volumes - units and conversions
> Significant figures
> COD, BOD & TOC Calculations
> Solids Calculations
> Method Detection Limits
> Problem Exercises
> Precision and Range Control Charts
> Accuracy and Means Control Charts
> Problem Exercises
Target Audience
Operators, laboratory analysts, managers, and superintendents working in the water and wastewater industry.
Training Format
Classroom