Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3770
Course Name
Analysis and Control of Coagulation Processes
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water Works Association - PA Section
Primary Contact
Melanie Greene
melanie@paawwa.org
717-774-8870 Ext.
Website
Description
To provide operators and other environmental professionals with a basic understanding of coagulation and flocculation processes.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
This presentation summarizes the use of coagulation processes in water and wastewater treatment. The stability of solids in water will be discussed including the influence of solution characteristics such as pH, dissolved inorganic and organic ions, temperature, etc. on solid stability. Common methods for destabilization will be summarized along with use of laboratories using jar testing for evaluating treatment alternatives. Considerations for scaling laboratory results to actual operations will be given.
Target Audience
Water and wastewater operators, and other environmental professionals.
Training Format
Classroom