Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3797
Course Name
Wastewater Collection Systems
Contact Hours
18.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Reading Area Community College
Primary Contact
David Lerch
dlerch@racc.edu
6203724721 Ext. 6208
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the design, construction, operation and maintence of wastewater collection systems. The use of pumps, metering devices, chemical feed systems and basic hydraulics as they pertain to wastewater conveyance and treatment processes will be discussed.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Collection System Part I: an overview of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
* Collection Part II: an overview of the different types of pumping stations, their components and the regulatory requirements associated with pumping stations.
* Pumps & Hydraulics: an overview of pumps and basic hydraulics.
* Flow Meters: an overview of basic flow metering technologies and instruction on calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
* Chemical Feed Systems: an overview of chemicals used in wastewater treatment, safe handling, dosing calculations and proper operation and maintenance.
* Sources of Inflow and Infiltration, I/I abatement programs, collection system operations at high flows, treatment plant operations at high flows and asset management..
* Component Review & Test
Target Audience
New operators, not yet certified and certified operators wanting to earn continuing education credit.
Training Format
Classroom